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)
April 23, 2024
Amazing school. Kids learn valued life skills here and teachers are so nice. They help kids when they are struggling with grades or need help. This education system is the lead to the future.
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Branford High School
Parent / Guardian
April 23, 2024
This school is very good. The teachers and support for the students are amazing. The education and diversity is great. I support this school in all ways.
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Branford High School
Parent / Guardian
April 22, 2024
We have been in BCS the past three years and have enjoyed the great teachers & community. Our daughter was bullied a few times and once we brought it up to her teacher she talked to both of them and... More
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Bolton Center School