Community Cultural Celebration!
Join us on May 2, 2026 from 12:00-3:00 pm at the Wilton YMCA for food and live entertainment, and discover the music, art, and traditions of various countries.
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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 is ranked #3 of all CT school districts by Niche.com.
- Wilton High School is ranked in the top 1% of high schools by US News and World Report.
- Wilton High School is ranked #5 of all CT high schools by US News and World Report.
- For the second time in three years, Cider Mill was designated a "School of Distinction" and had the third highest Accountability Index score among grade 3-5 schools in the state.
- Wilton Public Schools recorded the second highest accountability index score in Connecticut, ranking #4 in 2023, and #1 in 2022.
- Wilton High School and Middlebrook each had the highest index scores for comprehensive high schools and middle schools, respectively.
- The NAMM Foundation awarded the Best Community for Music Education 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Achievements
- On the CT School Day SAT, Wilton scored #1 in CT in reading and writing with the second highest average score in CT.
- Wilton placed #3 in math with the state’s second highest average score.
- Grade 11 ranked #1 in CT and Grade 8 ranked #2 in CT on the NGSS science exam.
- Wilton High School had five National Merit semi-finalists and 19 commended students.
- 96.8% of students taking an AP exam scored a 3 or better.
- AP average scores were 4.27 for 2024 students.
- Wilton Public Schools became a phone-free school district in 2024.
