Top 10 Best Connecticut Magnet Public Schools (2022)
For the 2022 school year, there are 86 magnet public schools serving 39,482 students in Connecticut.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in Connecticut are Marine Science Magnet High School Of Southeastern Connectic, Western Ct Academy Of International Studies Elementary Magn and University High School Of Science And Engineering. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Connecticut magnet public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 58% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Best Connecticut Magnet Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marine Science Magnet High School Of Southeastern Connectic
Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 434-4800
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 434-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Rank: #22.
Western Ct Academy Of International Studies Elementary Magn
Magnet School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 University Blvd.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 778-7462
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 778-7462
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
University High School Of Science And Engineering
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
351 Mark Twain Drive
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-9020
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-9020
Grades: 9-12
| 439 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Center For Global Studies
Magnet School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Grades: 9-12
| 284 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Connecticut Ib Academy
Magnet School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
857 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5590
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5590
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Rank: #66.
Strawberry Hill An Ext. Of Rogers International
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Strawberry Hill Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-6600
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-6600
Grades: K-2
| 350 students
Rank: #77.
Rogers International School
Magnet School
Math: 60% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 Blachley Road
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4560
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4560
Grades: K-8
| 811 students
Rank: #88.
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 54% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
380 Pierpont Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8168
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8168
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #99.
The Academy Of Information Technology
Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Grades: 9-12
| 652 students
Rank: #1010.
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 53% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(475) 220-6000
West Haven, CT 06516
(475) 220-6000
Grades: 6-12
| 596 students
Rank: #1111.
Ana Grace Academy Of The Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 Security Drive
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 726-9367
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 726-9367
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #1212.
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy
Magnet School
Math: 55% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
141 Tuckie Road
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2610
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2610
Grades: K-8
| 567 students
Rank: #1313.
Stem Magnet At Fisher School
Magnet School
Math: 50% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 Plainfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3500
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3500
Grades: K-8
| 363 students
Rank: #1414.
Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
574 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 859-9203
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 859-9203
Grades: 11-12
| 67 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Discovery Academy
Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
176 Cumberland Avenue
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 296-2090
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 296-2090
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Museum Academy
Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11 Turkey Hill Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 231-7800
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 231-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #1717.
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 51% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8162
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8162
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #1818.
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 51% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 Brook Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 529-1652
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 529-1652
Grades: PK-4
| 434 students
Rank: #1919.
Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (act)
Magnet School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
896 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-5636
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-5636
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: #2020.
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 46% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
74 Grove Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6070
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6070
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #2121.
Mauro-sheridan Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 44% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
191 Fountain St.
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-2800
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-2800
Grades: PK-8
| 532 students
Rank: #2222.
601 Pearl Harbor St.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 330-6775
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 330-6775
Grades: PK-8
| 454 students
Rank: #2323.
Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
(1)
95 Oak Street
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 633-4455
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 633-4455
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #2424.
Breakthrough Magnet School South
Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
290 Brookfield Street
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-5700
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-5700
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Biotechnology Research And Zoological Studies High School At The Fa
Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
840 Old Town Road
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3300
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
1355 North Broad St.
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 639-8403
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 639-8403
Grades: 6-8
| 712 students
Rank: #2727.
Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 30% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4510 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-1801
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-1801
Grades: PK-8
| 492 students
Rank: #2828.
University Of Hartford Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
196 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-2899
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-2899
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
International Magnet School For Global Citizenship
Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
625 Chapel Road
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 291-6001
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 291-6001
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Reggio Magnet School Of The Arts
Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
59 Waterville Road
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 674-8549
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 674-8549
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #3131.
Connecticut River Academy
Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
One Riverside Drive
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 913-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #3232.
One Bulkeley Place
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-7775
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-7775
Grades: K-5
| 535 students
Rank: #3333.
Montessori Magnet At Fisher School
Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
280 Plainfield Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3560
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3560
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
Rank: #3434.
Metropolitan Learning Center For Global And International S
Magnet School
Math: 23% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
(1)
1551 Blue Hills Ave.
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 242-7834
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 242-7834
Grades: 6-12
| 653 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering
Magnet School
Math: 30% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Kennedy Road
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 757-6347
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 757-6347
Grades: 6-12
| 773 students
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