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2026-2027 Student and Family Handbook Welcome to the 2026–2027 School Year! Welcome to another exciting school year in Wilton Public Schools! As we prepare for the first day of school, we are pleas...
Welcome to the 2026–2027 School Year: Important Updates for Families
WILTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 395 Danbury Road Wilton, Connecticut 06897 Kevin Smith, Ph.D. Superintendent of Schools Charles Smith, Ed.D. Assistant Superintendent Curriculum and Instruction Melissa Barret...
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.



