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 28, 2024
My daughter is finishing up her last year of school here and has attended since kindergarten. Rowayton Elementary has provided a wonderful and supportive place for her learn and grow.
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Rowayton School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 27, 2024
I went there in 1961 through 1969 learn a lot had respect
Had all Nuns but one teacher in second grade that hit your hand with a pointer and but you in a closet if you did a tiny little thing wrong
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Sacred Heart School
Current student
May 27, 2024
It is a great school all around but it was some flus like under or overcooked food and they usually have a great policy on, trying not to bully people, but sometimes they’ll look at the really small... More
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Weston Middle School