For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,730 students in Wilton, CT (there are 7 private schools, serving 489 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Wilton, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wilton, CT are Wilton High School, Middlebrook School and Cider Mill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilton, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wilton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wilton, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilton High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
395 Danbury Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-0381
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-0381
Gr: 9-12 | 1,202 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Middlebrook School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
131 School Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8388
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8388
Gr: 6-8 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Cider Mill School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
240 School Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-3351
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-3351
Gr: 3-5 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
217 Wolfpit Rd.
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8678
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8678
Gr: PK-2 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wilton, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Wilton, CT include Wilton High School, Middlebrook School and Cider Mill School.
How many public schools are located in Wilton?
4 public schools are located in Wilton.
What percentage of students in Wilton go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Wilton are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilton?
Wilton public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wilton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wilton include: Miller-driscoll School vs. Cider Mill School, Cider Mill School vs. Miller-driscoll School
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