Public schools in Norwalk, CT
23 open public schools with an address in Norwalk, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
23
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,577
23 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12:1
Connecticut median 11.9:1
Charter schools
1
6 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Norwalk public schools
The federal directory lists 23 public schools in Norwalk, CT: 14 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 23 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,577 students, an average of 503 per school. The largest campus is Brien McMahon High School (1,739 students), and the largest elementary school is Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School (457).
Norwalk School District operates the most schools here (22), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 12:1, similar to 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 6 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 52% 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 Norwalk
Elementary schools in Norwalk
14| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Elementary School Norwalk School District | PK–05 | 408 | 13.2:1 | |
| Concord Magnet School Norwalk School District · Magnet | KG–08 | 388 | 14.4:1 | |
| Cranbury Elementary School Norwalk School District | PK–05 | 410 | 13:1 | |
| Fox Run Elementary School Norwalk School District | PK–05 | 398 | 11:1 | |
| Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School Norwalk School District · Magnet | PK–05 | 457 | 12:1 | |
| Kendall College & Career Academy Norwalk School District | PK–05 | 416 | 10.8:1 | |
| Marvin Elementary School Norwalk School District | PK–05 | 375 | 12.5:1 | |
| Naramake Elementary School Norwalk School District | PK–05 | 358 | 12.6:1 | |
| Rowayton School Norwalk School District | PK–05 | 402 | 11.8:1 | |
| Side By Side Charter School Side By Side Charter School District · Charter | PK–08 | 236 | 16.2:1 | |
| Silvermine Dual Language Magnet School Norwalk School District · Magnet | KG–05 | 428 | 15.3:1 | |
| South Norwalk Elementary School Norwalk School District | PK–05 | 179 | 11.2:1 | |
| Tracey Magnet School Norwalk School District · Magnet | PK–05 | 434 | 14.5:1 | |
| Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School Norwalk School District | PK–05 | 341 | 10.5:1 |
Middle schools in Norwalk
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Hale Middle School Norwalk School District | 06–08 | 499 | 10.4:1 | |
| Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy Norwalk School District | 06–08 | 637 | 12:1 | |
| Roton Middle School Norwalk School District | 06–08 | 463 | 11.3:1 | |
| West Rocks Middle School Norwalk School District | 06–08 | 657 | 11.4:1 |
High schools in Norwalk
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brien McMahon High School Norwalk School District | 09–12 | 1,739 | 14.7:1 | |
| Center for Global Studies Norwalk School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 283 | 9.3:1 | |
| Norwalk High School Norwalk School District | 09–12 | 1,494 | 14.2:1 | |
| P-TECH Norwalk Norwalk School District · Magnet | 09–12 | 388 | 10.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Norwalk
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk Early Childhood Center Norwalk School District | PK–PK | 187 | 26.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.5%
- Hispanic57.6%
- Black13.2%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 23 Norwalk schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,577 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Norwalk
How many public schools are in Norwalk, CT?
The current NCES directory lists 23 open public schools with a location address in Norwalk: 14 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 11,577 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Norwalk?
Schools with an address in Norwalk belong to 2 education agencies, led by Norwalk School District (22 schools), Side By Side Charter School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Norwalk?
Brien McMahon High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Norwalk, with 1,739 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Norwalk?
Yes. 1 of the 23 public schools in Norwalk are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Side By Side Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Norwalk schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Norwalk public schools is 12:1, similar to 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 Norwalk 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