2022 Best Schools in Danbury

Canterbury School

• Private School
• NEW MILFORD, CT
• 9-12
• Rating 4.63 out of 5  59 reviews

Alum: I was a four year senior at Canterbury and I just graduated this past May. I loved my experience at the school because it felt very personalized and I was able to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom. Even after the pandemic hit and all classes were transferred online, I still felt that I was able to receive all of the help in my classes that I needed. Teachers were always available for extra help and they genuinely cared about my understanding of the material. On the athletic side of things, spring sports were unfortunately canceled but my team was still able to connect over zoom and even participate in a charity event together! Canterbury is an amazing place that made me feel connected to the community even when we were all separated...Read 59 Reviews

• grade A+

• 325 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Trinity-Pawling School

• Private School
• PAWLING, NY
• 7-12
• Rating 3.91 out of 5  44 reviews

Parent: My son is having a great experience at Trinity-Pawling. Highly recommend it. We live in Greenwich, Connecticut and looked at many school. We chose TP because of it excellent academics and culture. Right choice for us!...Read 44 Reviews

• grade A+

• 224 Students
• 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Wooster School

• Private School
• DANBURY, CT
• 5-12
• Rating 3.78 out of 5  80 reviews

Parent: My son like all children, was born with a “love of learning”. As Brayan started progressing in the school district, he became bored, complacent, and restless. His “love of learning” quickly deteriorated and began to manifest as behavioral issues that included acting out and apathy toward learning...The solution was simple. We found Wooster, a school that challenged him enough to feed his “love of learning”, acknowledge his individuality, and guide him to “do the right thing”.Our experience at Wooster has been exceptional. The teachers are truly invested in my child’s education and his growth as learner. Adjustments are made as needed to meet the needs of the student. Small class sizes and leveled learning have enabled my children to gain confidence in their learning abilities...Read 80 Reviews

• grade A+

• 325 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Harvey School

• Private School
• KATONAH, NY
• 6-12
• Rating 4.04 out of 5  56 reviews

Parent: The Harvey School has exceeded my expectations on all levels. When we first enrolled our older son in eighth grade three years ago, we were looking for a smaller class sizes and an inclusive community. We found that and so much more. We found teachers going the extra mile academically and providing other kinds of support during and after school. We found students who welcome all, and advisors, teachers and administrators who reach out to check in. We found a warm community of parents--and we found lots of opportunities to have fun! Harvey is the real deal, and the school honors it's mission statement of Rigor with Heart on every level. We now have two children at Harvey and couldn't be happier. As a footnote, the transition to e-learning has been seamless, and we are getting tons of support from the Parents' Association, teachers, and administrators. We even have after-school Zoom workouts, game afternoons and parent happy hours. We are so lucky to have found this gem of a school...Read 56 Reviews

• grade A+

• 350 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Immaculate High School

• Private School
• DANBURY, CT
• 9-12
• Rating 4.26 out of 5  149 reviews

Junior: I am currently a junior attending Immaculate High School, and, based on my own personal experiences, I can safely say it is one of the best schools incoming students can go to after middle school. The teachers and staff are extremely supportive, doing everything they can to make sure the students will succeed in their academics, interests, and futures. There are many clubs, sports, and other extracurriculars to participate in as a way to engage with the community and be part of something. Classroom peers are helpful and accepting of one another, and it is easy to make friends that can last a lifetime. IHS is definitely a school to get involved with, and it will guarantee the support of its students in whatever they choose to pursue later on in life!...Read 149 Reviews

• grade A+

• 405 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

John F. Kennedy Catholic Preparatory School

• Private School
• SOMERS, NY
• 9-12
• Rating 3.88 out of 5  164 reviews

Parent: I live in a blue ribbon public school district, but decided to send my children to Kennedy for the specialized attention and holistic approach they take towards not only education, but personal growth of the student as well. My daughter and son could not be more different in interests and personalities. My daughter is outgoing, skilled in science and math and enjoys playing sports, while my son tends to be more quiet and reserved, excelling in arts and humanities. We had the pleasure of watching them build on their interests and blossom during their time at Kennedy in very different ways. Even though their paths were quite different, they both made excellent friends, strengthened healthy core values, and went on to be accepted at some of the most prestigious universities on the East coast thanks to the rigorous academics they became accustomed to at Kennedy. As parents, we could not be happier with the choice we made in sending our children to this excellent school. 5 Stars!...Read 164 Reviews

• grade A

• 657 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Faith Preparatory School

• Private School
• NEW MILFORD, CT
• K-12
• Rating 3.85 out of 5  26 reviews

Alum: I went to Faith Prep several years ago. As I reflect on my experience there, I must say the school has undoubtedly prepared me for college, graduate school, and the "real-world." The curriculum is taught from a Christian perspective, which is significantly better than the general education taught at public schools. To this day, I still talk to my classmates, and each of us still recall the fun times we had there. If you're looking for a great place to send your son or daughter, I highly recommend Faith Prep. Class of 2011! Go Bulldogs!...Read 26 Reviews

• grade B+

• 150 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Great Plain School

• Danbury School District, CT
• PK, K-5

• grade B+

• 305 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Western Connecticut Academy for International Studies

• Danbury School District, CT
• K-5
• Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Sophomore: I overall enjoy Western Connecticut State University. One of my biggest reasons why it was one of my top schools were because not too many schools have my major which is Cyber Security. Western is giving me the confidence and resources I need to fulfill my career. I would honestly recommend this school to a friend...Read 2 Reviews

• grade B+

• 365 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Danbury High School

• Danbury School District, CT
• 9-12
• Rating 3.74 out of 5  688 reviews

Senior: As a current student at Danbury High School, this school has so much to offer! The diversity is amazing and there are many students from different backgrounds. Being in a diverse school community, I've learned how to speak Portuguese and practice my Spanish! Furthermore, academics are good but need some improvement. There are teachers who genuinely care about a student's education and want the best, but there are also teachers who just want to get the job done. I would say the college readiness is good, although, students who come from parents with a college degree typically tend to know the system more than students who do not have parents with a college degree. By the near end of a student's junior and senior year, counselors meet up with the student to discuss their college plans. Overall, DHS is a great school with multiple opportunities for every student...Read 688 Reviews

• grade B

• 3,292 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mill Ridge Primary School

• Danbury School District, CT
• K-3
• Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade B minus

• 378 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hayestown Avenue School

• Danbury School District, CT
• PK, K-5

• grade B minus

• 473 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Westside Middle School Academy

• Danbury School District, CT
• 6-8

• grade B minus

• 691 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Henry Abbott Technical High School

• Public School
• DANBURY, CT
• 9-12
• Rating 3.79 out of 5  77 reviews

Alum: I can't say enough great things about this High School, not only was it newly renovated when I attended back in 2010 but it is full of staff who is genuinely wants to see you succeed. You do half academics and half technical shop. Contrary to popular belief this high school WILL prepare you for college if you decide to go after you finish your trade. The non-shop professors are highly qualified to teach all of the subjects. You can choose to engage in a club where you will make friends outside of your classes. I was also part of the cross country team. The coaches are very supportive and will push you to be the best version of yourself! If I could change one thing about this school would just be the food. I am sure it probably has greatly gotten better since I left...Read 77 Reviews

• grade B minus

• 696 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Shelter Rock School

• Danbury School District, CT
• K-5

• grade C+

• 528 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ellsworth Avenue School

• Danbury School District, CT
• K-5

• grade C+

• 496 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

South Street School

• Danbury School District, CT
• K-5
• Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Alum: It was a very fun school to go too, the teachers were very fun to be with and will teach with enthusisaum. The food was the best and every month there was a prize written under your tray and if you got it you would get a prize. The teachers did everything they can to give you the best possible education, some of them even had years of experience...Read 1 Review

• grade C+

• 390 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

King Street Intermediate School

• Danbury School District, CT
• 4-5

• grade C+

• 390 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Park Avenue School

• Danbury School District, CT
• K-5
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Park Avenue has top notch administrators who set high standards for their teachers and welcome the involvement of parents. The children are very grateful to attend this school. It has amazing teachers who feel fortunate to have been assigned to this elementary school in Danbury so they go above and beyond. They have an outstanding reading program. The kids also built an outdoor garden that is state of the art. The whole community is close and the parents know they are lucky to be so they are super sweet and helpful...We moved here from another town that is better known to have great schools and have been blown away. Park Avenue School is socially and emotionally and academically so much better. The kids are nicer, the teachers are wonderful. ...The principal is one of the best in Fairfield County.Read 1 Review

• grade C+

• 635 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Broadview Middle School

• Danbury School District, CT
• 6-8
• Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Works Here: Broadview Middle School, while highly diverse, is a cohesive community of developing learners. Students are well aligned with state and national standards and exceed similar schools that face today's challenge of culturally mobile populations. School environment and guidance focuses on a positive and restorative intervention practice, and has modeled the "Say Something" program for the CT Middle School communities...Read 4 Reviews

• grade C+

• 989 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pembroke School

• Danbury School District, CT
• K-5

• grade C+

• 361 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Stadley Rough School

• Danbury School District, CT
• K-5

• grade C+

• 532 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Morris Street School

• Danbury School District, CT
• K-5

• grade C

• 334 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rogers Park Middle School

• Danbury School District, CT
• 6-8
• Rating 3 out of 5  4 reviews

Freshman: I am currently in Rogers Park Middle School and the school is very welcoming with very nice teachers that will help you out in any way. Every month we have a award ceremony for the whole 6,7,or 8th grades to recognize the work that you have done. I am personally a 6th grader and I already know the school like the back of my hand. This school has a lot of options for music and arts and they have a lot of heritage. I definitely recommend RPMS...Read 4 Reviews

• grade C

• 1,049 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

King Street Primary School

• Danbury School District, CT
• K-3

• grade C

• 444 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio