2,150
Preschools
1,342
Elementary Schools
700
Middle Schools
527
High Schools
1,286
Public District Schools
2,021
Private Schools
3,333
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Connecticut based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Connecticut at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Connecticut offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Connecticut
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New Haven School District
19,827 students | NEW HAVEN, CT
Grades PK, K-12 | 50 schools -
Bridgeport School District
19,276 students | BRIDGEPORT, CT
Grades PK, K-12 | 40 schools -
Waterbury School District
18,374 students | WATERBURY, CT
Grades PK, K-12 | 43 schools -
Hartford School District
17,054 students | HARTFORD, CT
Grades PK, K-12 | 69 schools -
Stamford School District
16,157 students | STAMFORD, CT
Grades PK, K-12 | 24 schools
Reviews From Schools in Connecticut
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Parent / Guardian
May 15, 2024
This is an excellent elementary school . The Principal Pat Horan is a gem . Camii Chappa in the main office is exceptional . My daughter transferred here over a year ago, and she thrived at Jane... More
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Jane Ryan School
Current student
May 15, 2024
So I am in eighth grade and I can say this school was my worst school so far. So for 1, the bathrooms are unsanitary, there are kids that skip classes there all the time and there are some teachers... More
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Torrington Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 14, 2024
The diversity is increasing in the town but the town needs to address the bullying problem toward the students that are new or different.
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Helen Keller Middle School