2,160
Preschools
1,340
Elementary Schools
691
Middle Schools
516
High Schools
1,288
Public District Schools
2,003
Private Schools
3,317
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.
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
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Largest School Districts in Connecticut
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New Haven School District
21,075 students | NEW HAVEN, CT
Grades PK-12 | 50 schools -
Bridgeport School District
20,396 students | BRIDGEPORT, CT
Grades PK-12 | 40 schools -
Hartford School District
19,051 students | HARTFORD, CT
Grades PK-12 | 69 schools -
Waterbury School District
18,751 students | WATERBURY, CT
Grades PK-12 | 43 schools -
Stamford School District
15,942 students | STAMFORD, CT
Grades PK-12 | 24 schools
Reviews From Schools in Connecticut
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
August 29, 2022
principle didn’t know how to be in charge so he took away all senior privileges. school just taught kids to be stuck up!
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Rocky Hill High School
Parent / Guardian
August 28, 2022
Prior to last year, we sent our kids to a STEM magnet school, but we were unhappy with the support and the curriculum, so we sent them to this school, and it was the best decision we have made... More
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Derynoski Elementary School
Current student
August 26, 2022
The 21-22 school year was really rough, to say the least. It really felt like there was a fight each day and the punishments for the fights were really weak. Sometimes there would big fights and the... More
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Nathan Hale Middle School