For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,817 students in 06854, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in 06854, CT are Center For Global Studies, Side By Side Charter School and Brien Mcmahon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 06854 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 06854, CT have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 06854, CT 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Center For Global Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Side By Side Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10 Chestnut St.
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-0306
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 857-0306
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Brien Mcmahon High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Gr: 9-12 | 1,766 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
382 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 899-2830
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 899-2830
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
46 Concord Street
Norwalk, CT 06854
(475) 470-8546
Norwalk, CT 06854
(475) 470-8546
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 06854, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in 06854, CT include Center For Global Studies, Side By Side Charter School and Brien Mcmahon High School.
How many public schools are located in 06854?
5 public schools are located in 06854.
What is the racial composition of students in 06854?
06854 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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