Top Rankings
South Windsor School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,881 students in South Windsor School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in South Windsor School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
4,881 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
403 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Windsor School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 198 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
33%
5%
% Hispanic
10%
31%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
46%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,419 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,938 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$109 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$107 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,419
$26,157
Spending / Student
$21,938
$25,225
Best South Windsor School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Orchard Hill School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
380 Foster St.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5015
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5015
Gr: K-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pleasant Valley School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
591 Ellington Rd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 610-0291
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 610-0291
Gr: PK-5 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Philip R. Smith School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
949 Avery Street
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5025
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5025
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Timothy Edwards School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Arnold Way
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5030
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 1,177 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Eli Terry School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
569 Griffin Rd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5020
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5020
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
South Windsor High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
161 Nevers Rd.
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5000
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 648-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,381 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Windsor School District?
South Windsor School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,881 students.
What is the rank of South Windsor School District?
South Windsor School District is ranked #34 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Windsor School District?
46% of South Windsor School District students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Windsor School District?
South Windsor School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is South Windsor School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,938 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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