For the 2025 school year, there is 1 blue ribbon public charter school serving 540 students in Connecticut.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter school in Connecticut is Stamford Charter School For Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Connecticut blue ribbon public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Connecticut public charter school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public charter school average of 93% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Connecticut (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stamford Charter School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Schuyler Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Grades: PK-8
| 540 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Connecticut?
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Connecticut include Stamford Charter School For Excellence.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Connecticut?
1 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Connecticut.
What is the racial composition of students in Connecticut?
Connecticut blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black).
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