Public schools in Wallingford, CT
11 open public schools with an address in Wallingford, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
11
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,822
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11:1
Connecticut median 11.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Wallingford public schools
The federal directory lists 11 public schools in Wallingford, CT: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,822 students, an average of 438 per school. The largest campus is Lyman Hall High School (936 students), and the largest elementary school is Cook Hill School (357).
Every listed school belongs to Wallingford 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, 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.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 36% 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 Wallingford
Elementary schools in Wallingford
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Hill School Wallingford School District | PK–02 | 357 | 11.9:1 | |
| Evarts C. Stevens School Wallingford School District | PK–02 | 301 | 11.1:1 | |
| Highland School Wallingford School District | PK–02 | 292 | 12.3:1 | |
| Moses Y. Beach School Wallingford School District | PK–02 | 326 | 12.1:1 | |
| Parker Farms School Wallingford School District | 02–05 | 268 | 11:1 | |
| Pond Hill School Wallingford School District | 03–05 | 267 | 10:1 | |
| Rock Hill School Wallingford School District | 03–05 | 278 | 10.6:1 |
Middle schools in Wallingford
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dag Hammarskjold Middle School Wallingford School District | 06–08 | 593 | 11:1 | |
| James H. Moran Middle School Wallingford School District | 06–08 | 531 | 9.7:1 |
High schools in Wallingford
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman Hall High School Wallingford School District | 09–12 | 936 | 10.5:1 | |
| Mark T. Sheehan High School Wallingford School District | 09–12 | 673 | 11.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.2%
- Hispanic22.6%
- Black1.9%
- Asian4.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Wallingford schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,822 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wallingford
How many public schools are in Wallingford, CT?
The current NCES directory lists 11 open public schools with a location address in Wallingford: 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 4,822 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wallingford?
All listed public schools with an address in Wallingford belong to Wallingford 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 Wallingford?
Lyman Hall High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wallingford, with 936 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wallingford?
No school with an address in Wallingford 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 Wallingford schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wallingford public schools is 11:1, 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 Wallingford 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