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 03, 2024
Please do not send your child/children to this school. My children suffered extreme emotional distress at St. Mary School. There are some exceptional staff at the school and some very caring people... More
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St. Mary School
Current student
April 29, 2024
I honestly don't understand all of the fuss about this school I get and yes we don't have one class dedicated to people with disabilities but those reviews are from years ago. We now in my school have... More
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Mabelle B. Avery Middle School
Parent / Guardian
April 29, 2024
Mary R Tisko has been a great experience for our family. The teachers are attentive to the children’s needs. We are really happy to have our kids enrolled in this lovely school.
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Mary R. Tisko School