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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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 18, 2024
Horrible administration who could care less about a students well being. Unless you are their idea of perfection stay far away.
Review for
St. Luke's School
Current student
May 17, 2024
am say just like this the school is absulitly rascits to black people i get called a n word every single day in one i tell the principal he dosent even care i told the dude 5 times about this so yk... More
Review for
William J. Johnston Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 17, 2024
Very important to start off with a couple positives. This school has a fantastic PTO. They put on great events and allow many opportunities for the school to raise money in fun ways. There are also... More
Review for
Melissa Jones School