For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,292 students in Woodbury, CT (there are , serving 129 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Woodbury, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Woodbury, CT are Mitchell Elementary School, Woodbury Middle School and Nonnewaug High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodbury, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Woodbury have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Woodbury, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14 School St.
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 263-4314
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 263-4314
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Woodbury Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
67 Washington Ave.
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 263-4306
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 263-4306
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Nonnewaug High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 Minortown Road
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 263-2186
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 263-2186
Gr: 9-12 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Woodbury, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5 Minortown Rd.
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 263-0416
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 263-0416
Gr: PK | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Nonnewaug Chiefs Alternative Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5 Minortown Road
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 263-2186
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 263-2186
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Woodbury, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Woodbury, CT include Mitchell Elementary School, Woodbury Middle School and Nonnewaug High School.
How many public schools are located in Woodbury?
3 public schools are located in Woodbury.
What percentage of students in Woodbury go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Woodbury are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Woodbury?
Woodbury public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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