2,148
Preschools
1,340
Elementary Schools
698
Middle Schools
527
High Schools
1,283
Public District Schools
2,021
Private Schools
3,330
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 | 68 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
July 23, 2024
I have been a longtime parent at St. Bridget School. Unfortunately, we made the difficult decision to pull our children out after their academic success really deteriorated. High teacher turnover... More
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St. Bridget School
Parent / Guardian
July 21, 2024
Samuel Staples is not a place where you want to send your child. The behavioral problems that plague all the classrooms are consistently rising year after year (my eldest started in 2016 and I still... More
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Samuel Staples Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
July 21, 2024
Overall for my child's first yr at Geraldine Johnson I will honestly give it a 9.4/10 the only thing I feel should be me in forced is the school dress code but other than that great school....
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Geraldine Johnson School