For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,454 students in Clinton, CT.
The top ranked public schools in Clinton, CT are The Morgan School, Lewin G. Joel Jr. School and Jared Eliot School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clinton, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Morgan School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
71 Killingworth Tpke.
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6504
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6504
Grades: 9-12
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Lewin G. Joel Jr. School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137a Glenwood Rd.
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6501
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6501
Grades: PK-4
| 546 students
Rank: #33.
Jared Eliot School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
69 Fairy Dell Rd.
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6503
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6503
Grades: 4-8
| 431 students
Clinton, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
75 East Main St.
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6502
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6502
Grades: 4-5
| 251 students
Strive (southern Transition Real-world And Independent Voca Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
116 East Main Street
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-5344
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-5344
Grades: 12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clinton, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Clinton, CT include The Morgan School, Lewin G. Joel Jr. School and Jared Eliot School.
How many public schools are located in Clinton?
3 public schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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