For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,624 students in 06850, CT (there are , serving 130 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 06850, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 06850, CT are Concord Magnet School, Fox Run Elementary School and Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06850 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06850, CT have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06850, CT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Concord Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21 Hunters Lane
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2840
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2840
Grades: K-8
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Fox Run Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
228 Fillow Street
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2860
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 Van Buren Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2870
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2870
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #44.
Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
157 Perry Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2950
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2950
Grades: K-5
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Kendall College & Career Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
57 Fillow Street
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2880
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2880
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #66.
Ponus Ridge Steam Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21 Hunters Lane
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 847-3557
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 847-3557
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06850, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06850, CT include Concord Magnet School, Fox Run Elementary School and Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 06850?
6 public schools are located in 06850.
What percentage of students in 06850 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 06850 are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 06850?
06850 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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