Norwalk Connecticut Real Estate
A unique coastal city rich in history, Norwalk is located on Long Island Sound between Darien and Westport. This community of 32 square miles with a population of almost 80,000 is a city of contrasts -- offering the advantages of urban living while preserving the beauty of its rural areas.
Education - Norwalk's schools reflect the diversity and high expectations of the community they serve. The district's priority is to offer quality instructional programs responsive to each student's interests and abilities. Exemplary programs in 12 elementary schools (grades K-5), four middle schools (grades 6-8), two high schools, one Vocational Arts Center, and one Head Start facility serve nearly 10,000 students. The parochial system includes one school (Kindergarten through 8th grade). Also within the town are numerous nursery schools and Norwalk Community College.
2006-2007 CT School Profiles
Elementary Schools:
Brookside Elementary School
382 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06854
(203) 899-2830Columbus-Magnet School
46 Concord
Norwalk, Connecticut 06854
(203) 899-2840Cranbury Elementary School
Knowalott Lane
Norwalk, Connecticut 06851
(203) 899-2850Fox Run Elementary School
228 Fillow Street
Norwalk, Connecticut 06850
(203) 899-2860Jefferson Elementary School
75 Van Buren Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06850
(203) 899-2870Kendall Elementary School
55 Fillow Street
Norwalk, Connecticut 06850
(203) 899-2880Marvin Elementary School
50 Calf Pasture Beach Road
Norwalk, Connecticut 06855
(203) 899-2890Naramake Elementary School
16 King Street
Norwalk, Connecticut 06851
(203) 899-2900Silvermine Elementary School
157 Perry Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06850
(203) 899-2950Tracey Elementary School
20 Camp Street
Norwalk, Connecticut
(203) 899-2960Wolfpit Elementary School
Starlight Drive
Norwalk, Connecticut 06851
(203) 899-2980
Middle School:
Nathan Hale Middle School
176 Strawberry Hill Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06851
(203) 899-2910Ponus Ridge Middle School
Hunter's Lane
Norwalk, Connecticut
(203) 899-2920West Rocks Middle School
West Rocks Road
Norwalk, Connecticut 06851
(203) 899-2970
High School:
Brien McMahon High School
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut
(203) 852-9488Norwalk High School
55 Country
Norwalk, Connecticut
(203) 838-4481
Private Schools:
All Saints Catholic School (Grades K-8)
West Rocks Road
Norwalk, Connecticut
(203) 847-3881
Recreation - The town of Norwalk features over 700 acres of parks, beautiful wide beaches, an 18-hole public golf course, a boat launching ramp, a town marina, and 55 public tennis courts. In addition it offers opportunities for boating, camping, fishing, golf, picnicking, skating, swimming and tennis. There are two private golf clubs, eight private yacht and boat clubs, and a comprehensive YMCA.
Transportation- Metro-North offers one hour train service to New York City from several Norwalk stations. Interstate 95 or the Merritt Parkway may be used to reach neighboring communities - Stamford in 15 minutes or White Plains in 35 minutes. Connecticut Limousine offers scheduled service to Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Newark airports. The municipal bus system, "Wheels", has many routes, and taxi and helicopter services are available.
Government - Norwalk is governed by a Mayor and 15 Councilmen.
Norwalk Links:
- Norwalk Library - "Dedicated to knowledge and the joy or reading!"
- Norwalk Community College
- Stepping Stones Museum for Children
- Town - USA Norwalk
- American Towns
- Fairfield County Farmer's Markets
- Sound Keeper
- Connecticut State Government
- Norwalk Hospital
- Norwalk Maritime Aquarium and IMAX Theater
- Lockwood Mathews Mansion
- Norwalk Museum
- Norwalk Seaport Association
- South Norwalk Train Station
- Norwalk Oyster Festival
- Round Hill Highland Scottish Games
- SoNo Arts Celebration
From the yachting community of Rowayton, to the historical seaport setting of South Norwalk, and the rural serenity of Silvermine, Norwalk offers a diversity that is unique within the entire metropolitan area.
