For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,004 students in Watertown, CT (there are , serving 906 private students). 53% of all K-12 students in Watertown, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Watertown, CT are Fletcher W. Judson School and Watertown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Watertown, CT (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fletcher W. Judson School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
124 Hamilton Lane
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-4850
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-4850
Gr: 3-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 schools in Watertown, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Watertown, CT include Fletcher W. Judson School and Watertown High School.
How many public schools are located in Watertown?
2 public schools are located in Watertown.
What percentage of students in Watertown go to public school?
53% of all K-12 students in Watertown are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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