Public schools in Waterbury, CT
33 open public schools with an address in Waterbury, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
33
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
18,911
33 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Connecticut median 11.9:1
Charter schools
1
4 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Waterbury public schools
The federal directory lists 33 public schools in Waterbury, CT: 22 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high. The 33 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 18,911 students, an average of 573 per school. The largest campus is Crosby High School (1,453 students), and the largest elementary school is Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School (614).
Waterbury School District operates the most schools here (29), plus 4 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 13.6:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 4 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 77% 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 Waterbury
Waterbury School District
Public school district
29 schools in Waterbury
Area Cooperative Educational Services
Specialized public school district
1 school in Waterbury · 3 total
Brass City Charter School District
Independent charter agency
1 school in Waterbury
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System
State operated agency
1 school in Waterbury · 17 total
Judicial Centers
State operated agency
1 school in Waterbury · 8 total
Elementary schools in Waterbury
22| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. W. Tinker School Waterbury School District | PK–05 | 578 | 15.9:1 | |
| Brass City Charter School Brass City Charter School District · Charter | PK–08 | 401 | 14.3:1 | |
| Bucks Hill School Waterbury School District | PK–05 | 283 | 7.3:1 | |
| Bunker Hill School Waterbury School District | PK–05 | 445 | 14.8:1 | |
| Carrington School Waterbury School District | PK–08 | 455 | 13.2:1 | |
| Driggs School Waterbury School District | PK–05 | 410 | 13.9:1 | |
| Duggan School Waterbury School District | PK–08 | 429 | 12.1:1 | |
| F. J. Kingsbury School Waterbury School District | PK–05 | 416 | 15.6:1 | |
| Gilmartin School Waterbury School District | PK–08 | 462 | 14.7:1 | |
| H. S. Chase School Waterbury School District | PK–05 | 543 | 11.5:1 | |
| Hopeville School Waterbury School District | PK–05 | 291 | 10.4:1 | |
| Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School Waterbury School District · Magnet | PK–05 | 590 | 14.2:1 | |
| Margaret M. Generali Elementary School Waterbury School District | PK–05 | 415 | 11.8:1 | |
| Reed School Waterbury School District | PK–08 | 439 | 14.9:1 | |
| Regan School Waterbury School District | KG–05 | 237 | 13.9:1 | |
| Roberto Clemente International Dual Language School Waterbury School District | PK–05 | 275 | 17.6:1 | |
| Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School Waterbury School District · Magnet | PK–05 | 614 | 16:1 | |
| Sprague School Waterbury School District | PK–05 | 344 | 11.9:1 | |
| Walsh School Waterbury School District | PK–05 | 350 | 12.4:1 | |
| Washington School Waterbury School District | PK–05 | 284 | 12.2:1 | |
| Wendell L. Cross School Waterbury School District | PK–08 | 606 | 13.7:1 | |
| Woodrow Wilson School Waterbury School District | PK–05 | 415 | 14.4:1 |
Middle schools in Waterbury
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACES Chase Academy Area Cooperative Educational Services · Magnet | 06–10 | 556 | 13.4:1 | |
| Michael F. Wallace Middle School Waterbury School District | 04–08 | 1,059 | 11.4:1 | |
| North End Middle School Waterbury School District | 06–08 | 766 | 9.9:1 | |
| West Side Middle School Waterbury School District | 06–08 | 848 | 10.6:1 |
High schools in Waterbury
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby High School Waterbury School District | 09–12 | 1,453 | 17:1 | |
| John F. Kennedy High School Waterbury School District | 09–12 | 1,391 | 14.2:1 | |
| REGIONS staff secure Waterbury Judicial Centers · Alternative School | 06–12 | 0 | — | |
| W. F. Kaynor Technical High School Connecticut Technical Education and Career System · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 831 | 11.7:1 | |
| Waterbury Arts Magnet School Waterbury School District · Magnet | 06–12 | 820 | 12:1 | |
| Waterbury Career Academy Waterbury School District | 09–12 | 709 | 12:1 | |
| Wilby High School Waterbury School District | 09–12 | 1,196 | 14.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.3%
- Hispanic61.2%
- Black21.1%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 32 Waterbury schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (18,911 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Waterbury
How many public schools are in Waterbury, CT?
The current NCES directory lists 33 open public schools with a location address in Waterbury: 22 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high. Together they reported 18,911 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Waterbury?
Schools with an address in Waterbury belong to 5 education agencies, led by Waterbury School District (29 schools), Area Cooperative Educational Services (1 school), Brass City 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 Waterbury?
Crosby High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Waterbury, with 1,453 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Waterbury?
Yes. 1 of the 33 public schools in Waterbury are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Brass City 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 Waterbury schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Waterbury public schools is 13.6:1, 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 Waterbury 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