Top Rankings
Bolton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 696 students in Bolton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
51±¬ÁÏs in Bolton School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
696 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bolton School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
11%
31%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
76%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,397 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,266 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,397
$26,157
Spending / Student
$26,266
$25,225
Best Bolton School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bolton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
72 Brandy St.
Bolton, CT 06043
(860) 643-2768
Bolton, CT 06043
(860) 643-2768
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Bolton Center School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 Notch Rd.
Bolton, CT 06043
(860) 643-2411
Bolton, CT 06043
(860) 643-2411
Gr: PK-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bolton School District?
Bolton School District manages 2 public schools serving 696 students.
What is the rank of Bolton School District?
Bolton School District is ranked #77 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bolton School District?
76% of Bolton School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bolton School District?
Bolton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Bolton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,266 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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