Top Connecticut Magnet Public Schools
For the 2021 school year, there are 86 magnet public schools in Connecticut, serving 39,482 students.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. 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 57% statewide average).
The top ranked magnet public schools in Connecticut are Marine Science Magnet High School Of Southeastern Connectic, Center For Global Studies and Western Ct Academy Of International Studies Elementary Magn. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is more than the Connecticut public school average of 12:1.
Top Connecticut Magnet Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Marine Science Magnet High School Of Southeastern Connectic Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 90-94%Rank:9/Top 20%130 Shennecossett Road10
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 434-4800
Grades: 9-12 | 271 students
- Center For Global Studies Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:8/Top 30%300 Highland Avenue10
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Grades: 9-12 | 284 students
- Western Ct Academy Of International Studies Elementary Magn Magnet School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:7/Top 50%201 University Blvd.10
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 778-7462
Grades: K-5 | 396 students
- Connecticut Ib Academy Magnet School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%Rank:7/Top 50%857 Forbes St.10
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5590
Grades: 9-12 | 187 students
- Discovery Academy Magnet School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:7/Top 50%176 Cumberland Avenue10
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 296-2090
Grades: PK-5 | 518 students
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- Rogers International School Magnet School
Math: 62% | Reading: 63%Rank:7/Top 50%202 Blachley Road10
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4560
Grades: K-8 | 811 students
- Engineering - Science University Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 54% | Reading: 69%Rank:7/Top 50%500 Boston Post Road10
West Haven, CT 06516
(475) 220-6000
Grades: 6-12 | 596 students
- The Academy Of Information Technology Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:6/Top 50%411 High Ridge Road10
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Grades: 9-12 | 652 students
- University High School Of Science And Engineering Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:6/Top 50%351 Mark Twain Drive10
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-9020
Grades: 9-12 | 439 students
- Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy Magnet School
Math: 52% | Reading: 58%Rank:6/Top 50%141 Tuckie Road10
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2610
Grades: K-8 | 567 students
- Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 51% | Reading: 60%Rank:6/Top 50%380 Pierpont Rd.10
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8168
Grades: PK-5 | 614 students
- Stem Magnet At Fisher School Magnet School
Math: 52% | Reading: 54%Rank:5/Bottom 50%280 Plainfield Street10
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-3500
Grades: K-8 | 363 students
- Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50%525 Brook Street10
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 529-1652
Grades: PK-4 | 434 students
- Ana Grace Academy Of The Arts Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50%20 Security Drive10
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 726-9367
Grades: PK-5 | 483 students
- Museum Academy Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50%11 Turkey Hill Road10
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 231-7800
Grades: PK-5 | 515 students
- Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50%95 Oak Street10
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 633-4455
Grades: PK-5 | 457 students
- University Of Hartford Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50%196 Bloomfield Ave.10
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-2899
Grades: PK-5 | 457 students
- Mauro-sheridan Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 46% | Reading: 55%Rank:5/Bottom 50%191 Fountain St.10
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-2800
Grades: PK-8 | 532 students
- Aerospace/hydrospace Engineering And Physical Sciences High School Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:5/Bottom 50%840 Old Town Road10
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3300
Grades: 9-12 | 475 students
- Breakthrough Magnet School South Magnet School
Math: 51% | Reading: 48%Rank:5/Bottom 50%290 Brookfield Street10
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-5700
Grades: PK-8 | 358 students
- Great Path Academy At Mcc Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:5/Bottom 50%60 Bidwell Street10
Manchester, CT 06045
(860) 521-3700
Grades: 9-12 | 320 students
- Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 44% | Reading: 53%Rank:5/Bottom 50%233 South Elm St.10
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8162
Grades: PK-5 | 590 students
- Six-six Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 44% | Reading: 53%Rank:5/Bottom 50%601 Pearl Harbor St.10
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 330-6775
Grades: PK-8 | 454 students
- Reggio Magnet School Of The Arts Magnet School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50%59 Waterville Road10
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 674-8549
Grades: PK-5 | 508 students
- Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:4/Bottom 50%574 New London Turnpike10
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 859-9203
Grades: 11-12 | 67 students
- West Rock Authors Academy Magnet School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50%311 Valley Street10
New Haven, CT 06515
(475) 220-4900
Grades: PK-4 | 203 students
- Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Magnet School
Math: 35% | Reading: 52%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1101 Kennedy Road10
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 757-6347
Grades: 6-12 | 773 students
- Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 34% | Reading: 51%Rank:4/Bottom 50%150 Kimberly Ave.10
New Haven, CT 06519
(475) 220-5300
Grades: 5-8 | 444 students
- Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 42% | Reading: 44%Rank:4/Bottom 50%74 Grove Street10
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6070
Grades: K-5 | 543 students
- Dual Language & Arts Magnet Middle School Magnet School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:4/Bottom 50%51 Daniels Avenue10
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 434-4800
Grades: 6-8 | 150 students
- Waterbury Arts Magnet School (middle) Magnet School
Math: 33% | Reading: 50%Rank:4/Bottom 50%16 South Elm St.10
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Grades: 6-8 | 341 students
- Information Technology And Software Engineering High School Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50%840 Old Town Road10
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3300
Grades: 9-12 | 475 students
- Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 27% | Reading: 52%Rank:4/Bottom 50%4510 Park Avenue10
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-1801
Grades: PK-8 | 492 students
- Montessori Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1460 Broad St.10
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 757-6117
Grades: PK-6 | 350 students
- Waterbury Arts Magnet School (high) Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:3/Bottom 50%16 South Elm St.10
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Grades: 9-12 | 466 students
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