Public schools in Guilford, CT
7 open public schools with an address in Guilford, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,051
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Connecticut median 11.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Guilford public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Guilford, CT: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,051 students, an average of 436 per school. The largest campus is Guilford High School (1,008 students), and the largest elementary school is Guilford Lakes School (369).
Every listed school belongs to Guilford School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11.9:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 14% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Guilford
Elementary schools in Guilford
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. W. Cox School Guilford School District | KG–04 | 255 | 10.2:1 | |
| Calvin Leete School Guilford School District | PK–04 | 213 | 12:1 | |
| Guilford Lakes School Guilford School District | PK–04 | 369 | 11.9:1 | |
| Melissa Jones School Guilford School District | KG–04 | 265 | 11:1 |
Middle schools in Guilford
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Baldwin Middle School Guilford School District | 05–06 | 463 | 11.1:1 | |
| E. C. Adams Middle School Guilford School District | 07–08 | 478 | 10.3:1 |
High schools in Guilford
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford High School Guilford School District | 09–12 | 1,008 | 11.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.8%
- Hispanic9.9%
- Black1%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Guilford schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,051 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Guilford
How many public schools are in Guilford, CT?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Guilford: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,051 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Guilford?
All listed public schools with an address in Guilford belong to Guilford School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Guilford?
Guilford High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Guilford, with 1,008 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Guilford?
No school with an address in Guilford is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Connecticut.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Guilford schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Guilford public schools is 11.1:1, lower than the Connecticut school median of 11.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Guilford guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Connecticut cities