For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,819 students in the neighborhood of Central Waterford, Waterford, CT.
The top ranked public schools in Central Waterford are Clark Lane Middle School and Waterford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Waterford, Waterford, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central Waterford, Waterford, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Clark Lane Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Clark Ln.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-2837
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 443-2837
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Waterford High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Rope Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 437-6956
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 437-6956
Grades: 9-12
| 713 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Friendship School
Magnet School
24 Rope Ferry Rd.
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 447-4049
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 447-4049
Grades: PK-K
| 459 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Waterford, Waterford, CT?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Waterford, Waterford, CT include Clark Lane Middle School and Waterford High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Waterford, Waterford?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Waterford, Waterford.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Waterford, Waterford?
the neighborhood of Central Waterford, Waterford public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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