About Wilton Public Schools
Mission Statement
Wilton Public Schools inspire and prepare all students to contribute meaningfully to a globally interdependent society. Guided by expert instruction and a rigorous, learner-centered curriculum, our students actively pursue their goals and aspirations and grow to be productive and resourceful members of the community. Wilton Public Schools' Vision of a Learner represents our vision for the 21st century skills, traits and attributes that our students need to succeed in college, career and life.
Grades: PreK-12
Enrollment: 3715 students
Superintendent: Kevin Smith
WPS at a Glance
Learn about what makes our schools great!
Awards
- Wilton Public Schools is ranked #4 among Connecticut school districts and #88 among all public school districts nationally by Niche.com.
- Wilton High School is ranked #7 in Connecticut for 2026 by Niche.com.
- Middlebrook School is ranked #3 in Connecticut by Niche.com.
- U.S. News & World Report ranked Wilton High School #5 in Connecticut.
- U.S. News & World Report ranked Middlebrook School #3 in Connecticut.
- Wilton Public Schools has been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as a Best Community for Music Education for four consecutive years.
- The Wilton High School Marching Band won the 2025 Connecticut Class III State Championship, earning awards for Best Percussion, Best Music, and Best Overall Effect.
Achievements
- On the CT School Day SAT, Wilton High School ranked #2 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, #2 in Math, and #3 for highest average combined score in Connecticut.
- Wilton High School students achieved the second-highest average SAT scores among Connecticut public schools, ranking #2 in English and #2 in Math.
- On the NGSS Science assessment, Wilton High School ranked #3 in Connecticut for Science and had the #2 highest average scale score.
- Wilton Public Schools ranked #2 in Connecticut for K–12 district math growth.
- On the Connecticut SBA, Wilton students achieved several top statewide rankings, including #1 in ELA in Grades 5 and 7 and #3 in Math in Grade 8.
- Wilton High School had 10 National Merit Semifinalists and 21 National Merit Commended Scholars.
- A Wilton High School student was named a 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar.
- 373 students were enrolled in one or more UConn Early College Experience courses.
- 27 members of the Class of 2025 became college-level athletes, including 12 Division I athletes and 15 Division III athletes.
- 97% of the Class of 2025 planned to attend college.
