51±¬ÁÏ

New Milford School District

50 East Street
New Milford, CT 06776
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 826 students in New Milford School District.
Public Preschools in New Milford School District have a diversity score of 0.52, which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
345 Schools
# Students
3,564 Students
132,954 Students
# Teachers
308 Teachers
10,546 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

New Milford School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 88% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CT)
#137 out of 198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
41%
50%
50%
50%
47%
88%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
25%
34%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
65%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,594 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,411 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$77 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$76 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,594
$26,157
Spending / Student
$21,411
$25,225

Best New Milford School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22 Hipp Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 355-3713
Gr: PK-2 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Hill And Plain School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
60 Old Town Park Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 354-5430
Gr: PK-2 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Recent Articles

Zero Tolerance Policies in 51±¬ÁÏs Today
Zero Tolerance Policies in 51±¬ÁÏs Today
An updated look at zero tolerance policies in public schools, including current trends, costs, legal concerns, and what parents need to know now.
The Pros and Cons of Tracking in Schools Today
The Pros and Cons of Tracking in Schools Today
Explore the advantages and drawbacks of academic tracking in today’s public schools, including equity, outcomes, and what parents should consider.
Budgeting Hidden Costs of 51±¬ÁÏing in 2026
Budgeting Hidden Costs of 51±¬ÁÏing in 2026
Learn how families budget for school lunch, after-school care, and activities, the hidden costs of public schooling in 2026.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,564 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in CT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Quick Links