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Schools in New London · New London School District

New London’s public schools score below 96% of Connecticut districts on tests and graduation

On the state math tests, 12% of New London’s students scored proficient, below the Connecticut average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving New London, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Connecticut, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Connecticut state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
23%
▼ 28 pts vs CT 50%
2021–22
Math proficiency
12%
▼ 28 pts vs CT 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
69%
▼ 19 pts vs CT 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$29.6K
▲ 14% vs CT $25.9K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.2
CT 12.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
12
2,820 students on the public path
In brief

New London’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 23% of tested students were proficient in reading and 12% in math, against 50% and 40% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

69% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Connecticut. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $29,592 per student, against $25,892 across Connecticut (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then three middle and three high schools

Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication, The Williams School (private) and St. Joseph School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind New London’s grade

D− Test scoresD− Graduation

D−: better than 4% of Connecticut school districts, #151 of 152 Connecticut towns. Both inputs trail the Connecticut average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

Connecticut school districts we grade (199)Better than 4%
Lower resultsHigher results
Connecticut towns with similar household incomes (42)Better than 2%
D−DA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,445 test results and a graduating class of 234 could put New London anywhere from D− to D. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of New London’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,437 in math, 1,453 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve New London, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressD− to C
6–83 middle schoolsDepends on your addressD− to D
9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressD− to C−

New London’s public schools are run by New London School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

New London School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 8 schools · 2,820 students, down 6% since 2020–21 · 10.2 per teacher (CT 12.2)
$29,592CT $25,892 · FY2024
D−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading23%
State average 50.5% · 1453 students tested
Math12%
State average 39.8% · 1437 students tested

New London vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Connecticut towns that share New London’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
New LondonD−New London
WaterfordB−Waterford
GrotonC+Groton

Every school in New London

12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Connecticut’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in New Londonby address
Winthrop STEM Elementary Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C
449 students11:1Rate it →
Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C−
445 students8:1Rate it →
C.B. Jennings International Elementary Magnet
Elementary · Grades PK–5
D−
406 students9:1Rate it →
Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8
D−
343 students7:1Rate it →
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for Middle Grades
Middle · Grades 5–8
133 students19:1Rate it →
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Pathway
High · Grades 6–12
D
268 students11:1Rate it →
New London High School
High · Grades 9–12
D−
605 students14:1Rate it →
Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades
High · Grades 9–12
C−
171 students13:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
Interdistrict School For Arts And Communication
Middle · Grades 4–8
C−
Charter
328 students12:1Rate it →
Other public schools in New Londonrun by other districts or the state
Regional Multicultural Magnet School
Elementary · Grades K–5
C−
469 students14:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
The Williams School
Grades 6–12
Private · Nonsectarian
189 students8:1Rate it →
St. Joseph School
Elementary · Grades K–8
Private · Catholic
129 students10:1Rate it →

Questions about New London’s schools

Are New London’s schools good?

On Connecticut’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools New London children attend score below 96% of Connecticut’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 2%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is New London in?

New London School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,820 students in 8 schools (2024–25).

Where do New London kids go to high school?

One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: New London High School, New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Pathway and Science and Technology Magnet Pathway for High School Grades.

What is New London’s graduation rate?

69% of the class of 2023 in New London School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Connecticut.

How much does New London spend per student?

$29,592 in New London School District (FY2024), against $25,892 across Connecticut. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in New London?

Yes: The Williams School (nonsectarian, grades 6–12, 189 students) and St. Joseph School (Catholic, grades K–8, 129 students). New London also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Connecticut. Stars are from neighbors.