For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 715 students in Watertown, CT.
The top-ranked public high school in Watertown, CT is Watertown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
Watertown, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Watertown High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Watertown, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watertown High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
324 French St.
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-4810
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-4810
Gr: 9-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Watertown, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
37 Heminway Park Road
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-4860
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-4860
Gr: 6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Watertown, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Watertown, CT include Watertown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Watertown?
1 public high schools are located in Watertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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