Public schools in South Windsor, CT
7 open public schools with an address in South Windsor, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,476
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Connecticut median 11.9:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of South Windsor public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in South Windsor, CT: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,476 students, an average of 782 per school. The largest campus is South Windsor High School (1,442 students), and the largest elementary school is Pleasant Valley School (736).
South Windsor School District operates the most schools here (6), 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 12.2:1, 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 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 22% 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 South Windsor
Elementary schools in South Windsor
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of International Studies Elementary School Capitol Region Education Council · Magnet | PK–05 | 497 | 14.3:1 | |
| Eli Terry School South Windsor School District | KG–05 | 489 | 11.5:1 | |
| Orchard Hill School South Windsor School District | KG–05 | 623 | 13:1 | |
| Philip R. Smith School South Windsor School District | KG–05 | 468 | 12.2:1 | |
| Pleasant Valley School South Windsor School District | PK–05 | 736 | 13.9:1 |
Middle schools in South Windsor
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Edwards School South Windsor School District | 06–08 | 1,221 | 11.2:1 |
High schools in South Windsor
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Windsor High School South Windsor School District | 09–12 | 1,442 | 11.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40%
- Hispanic13.4%
- Black8.6%
- Asian32.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 South Windsor schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,476 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in South Windsor
How many public schools are in South Windsor, CT?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in South Windsor: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 5,476 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve South Windsor?
Schools with an address in South Windsor belong to 2 education agencies, led by South Windsor School District (6 schools), Capitol Region Education Council (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 South Windsor?
South Windsor High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in South Windsor, with 1,442 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in South Windsor?
No school with an address in South Windsor 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 South Windsor schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across South Windsor public schools is 12.2:1, 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 South Windsor 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