For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,142 students in Colchester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Connecticut.
九游体育s in Colchester School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
4 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
2,142 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Colchester School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#58 out of 200 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
50%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%

Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.68
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,203 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
45 Students
26,040 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
206 Students
152,114 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
31%
# Black Students
45 Students
60,859 Students
% Black Students
2%
12%
# White Students
1,738 Students
229,662 Students
% White Students
81%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
484 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
105 Students
23,049 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
98
14,536
# Students in K Grade:
149
34,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
175
34,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
184
36,350
# Students in 3rd Grade:
169
34,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
150
36,068
# Students in 5th Grade:
143
36,193
# Students in 6th Grade:
152
36,541
# Students in 7th Grade:
158
36,979
# Students in 8th Grade:
160
37,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
147
41,217
# Students in 10th Grade:
172
39,783
# Students in 11th Grade:
135
38,905
# Students in 12th Grade:
150
36,857
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,715 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,981 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$12,920 MM

Spending
$51 MM
$12,459 MM

Revenue / Student
$24,715
$26,157

Spending / Student
$23,981
$25,225

Best Colchester School District 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William J. Johnston Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
360 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2313
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2313
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Jack Jackter Intermediate School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Halls Hill Rd.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-9421
Grades: 3-5
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Bacon Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
611 Norwich Ave.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-2378
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
Rank: n/an/a
315 Halls Hill Rd.
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-0717
Colchester, CT 06415
(860) 537-0717
Grades: PK-2
| 606 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colchester School District?
Colchester School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,142 students.
What is the rank of Colchester School District?
Colchester School District is ranked #56 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Colchester School District?
81% of Colchester School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colchester School District?
Colchester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Colchester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,981 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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