Waterford School District, Connecticut

Waterford School District is a unified school district in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 19,673 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 32.9 sq mi (85.1 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
19,673 ± 38
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Land area
32.9 sq mi (85.1 km²)
Median household income
$104,820 ± $9,365
Median home value
$355,900 ± $13,589
Water area
11.9 sq mi (30.7 km²)
State
Connecticut
Census code (GEOID)
0904860
Coordinates (central point)
41.351686, -72.146834

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Waterford School District, largest first

  1. Town of Waterford19,673 people
  2. Waterford (CDP)3,304 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. New London School District2.9 mi southeast
  2. East Lyme School District4.2 mi west
  3. Groton School District6.0 mi east
  4. Montville School District7.8 mi north
  5. Ledyard School District8.5 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Waterford School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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