Top 10 Best Connecticut Public Schools (2024-25)

Connecticut is the #35 largest school system in the United States, serving 496,201 students across the 1,018 public schools for the 2024-25 school year (there are 438 private schools, serving 66,453 students). 88% of all K-12 students in Connecticut attend public schools, compared to the national average of 89%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Connecticut is 40%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 51%.
The top-ranked public schools in Connecticut are West School, Riverside School, and Sherman School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 52%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(CT) School Average
Asian
5%
Hispanic
30%
Black
12%
White
48%
Two or more races
5%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.

Top Ranked Public Schools in Connecticut (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
West School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
769 Ponus Ridge
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4410
Rank: #22.
Riverside School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
90 Hendrie Ave.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-1440
Rank: #33.
Sherman School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
250 Fern St.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8330
Rank: #44.
South School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
8 Farm Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4313
Rank: #55.
Farmingville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
324 Farmingville Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5570
Rank: #66.
Darien High School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 82% (Top 5%)
Reading: 89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 9-12
80 High School Ln.
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-3981
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Bugbee School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1943 Asylum Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 929-5500
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Dwight Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1600 Redding Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8312
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
International School At Dundee
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
55 Florence Rd.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-3800
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
North Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
381 North St.
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-6756

Best Connecticut Public Schools by County (2024-25)

County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
242
142,337
55%
258
129,676
59%
52
18,478
29%
233
116,535
60%
43
18,023
24%
41
15,467
30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Connecticut?
The top-ranked public schools in Connecticut include West School, Riverside School, and Sherman School.
How many public schools are located in Connecticut?
1,018 public schools are located in Connecticut.
What percentage of students in Connecticut go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Connecticut attend public schools (compared to the national average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Connecticut?
Minority enrollment in Connecticut is 52%, with the majority being Hispanic.
Which public schools in Connecticut are often viewed compared to one another?

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