Public schools in Shelton, CT
8 open public schools with an address in Shelton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,303
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Connecticut median 11.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Shelton public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Shelton, CT: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,303 students, an average of 538 per school. The largest campus is Shelton High School (1,308 students), and the largest elementary school is Elizabeth Shelton School (405).
Every listed school belongs to Shelton 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 13.8:1, higher 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 37% 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 Shelton
Elementary schools in Shelton
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booth Hill School Shelton School District | KG–04 | 304 | 13.8:1 | |
| Elizabeth Shelton School Shelton School District | PK–04 | 405 | 13.4:1 | |
| Long Hill School Shelton School District | PK–04 | 307 | 10.3:1 | |
| Mohegan School Shelton School District | PK–04 | 325 | 13.7:1 | |
| Sunnyside School Shelton School District | KG–04 | 229 | 16.4:1 |
Middle schools in Shelton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate School Shelton School District | 07–09 | 714 | 12.6:1 | |
| Perry Hill Elementary School Shelton School District | 05–06 | 711 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Shelton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton High School Shelton School District | 09–12 | 1,308 | 14.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.9%
- Hispanic24.7%
- Black9.7%
- Asian5.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Shelton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,303 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Shelton
How many public schools are in Shelton, CT?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Shelton: 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,303 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Shelton?
All listed public schools with an address in Shelton belong to Shelton 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 Shelton?
Shelton High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Shelton, with 1,308 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Shelton?
No school with an address in Shelton 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 Shelton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Shelton public schools is 13.8:1, higher 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 Shelton 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