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Ansonia School District

42 Grove Street
Ansonia, CT 06401
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Ansonia School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,334 students in Ansonia School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Ansonia School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
2,334 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Ansonia School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#187 out of 200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
15%
41%
24%
50%
26%
47%
(22-23)
82%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
48%
31%
% Black
21%
12%
% White
23%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,433 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,270 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,433
$26,157
Spending / Student
$21,270
$25,225

Best Ansonia School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ansonia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Pulaski Hwy.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5060
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: #22.
Prendergast School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
59 Finney St.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5080
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #33.
Mead School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Ford St.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5090
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #44.
Ansonia Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Howard Ave.
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-5070
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ansonia School District?
Ansonia School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,334 students.
What is the rank of Ansonia School District?
Ansonia School District is ranked #187 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ansonia School District?
48% of Ansonia School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ansonia School District?
Ansonia School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Ansonia School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,270 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 82% (Btm 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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