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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Current student
May 11, 2024
The good stuff: the teachers are amazing some are a little strict but that's ok because they are also very good at getting a few of the kids to engage in the learning material of the class. Mr. Forish... More
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Naugatuck High School
Current student
May 11, 2024
I am a student and from my point of view the teachers are kind,smart,supportive and amazingly professional at there job they are such good role models for the kids and good under pressure Clark Lane... More
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Clark Lane Middle School
Current student
May 10, 2024
So I have a Teacher (I’m not gonna say their name) that literally just looses it super fast over a little thing like if we don’t turn in our work on time and they like the boys more than the girls... More
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St Thomas The Apostle