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 07, 2024
As the parent of a senior heading to a great college (and accepted at many others!), I have to say my family had an amazing experience at Trumbull High School and Trumbull Agriscience program. If one... More
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Trumbull High School
Current student
May 07, 2024
terrible school always looking to get the kids who have a reputation into trouble, i’ve been searched over 7 times at this school and none of the time was there ever any contraband on me. From dean... More
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Trumbull High School
Current student
May 06, 2024
This establishment is filled with favoritism and bias I myself and fellow students have experienced this first hand very recently. The school like to get into our personal loves for situations that... More
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Joseph Melillo Middle School