For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,817 students in 06854, CT.
The top ranked public schools in 06854, CT are Center For Global Studies, Side By Side Charter School and Brien Mcmahon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06854 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06854, CT have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06854, CT Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Center For Global Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Side By Side Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Chestnut St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-0306
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-0306
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Brien Mcmahon High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Grades: 9-12
| 1,766 students
Rank: #44.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
382 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 899-2830
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 899-2830
Grades: PK-5
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
46 Concord Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
(475) 470-8546
Norwalk, CT 06854
(475) 470-8546
Grades: PK-5
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 06854, CT?
The top ranked public schools in 06854, CT include Center For Global Studies, Side By Side Charter School and Brien Mcmahon High School.
How many public schools are located in 06854?
5 public schools are located in 06854.
What is the racial composition of students in 06854?
06854 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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