For the 2025 school year, there are 107 magnet public schools serving 47,499 students in Connecticut.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public schools in Connecticut are Connecticut Ib Academy, Marine Science Magnet High School and Northeast Academy Magnet School. 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 23% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Schools in Connecticut (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Connecticut Ib Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
857 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5590
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5590
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Marine Science Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 434-4800
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 434-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Northeast Academy Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 Oslo Street
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 572-5852
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 572-5852
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Strawberry Hill An Ext. Of Rogers International
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Strawberry Hill Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-6600
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-6600
Gr: K-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Center For Global Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Highland Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 852-9488
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Concord Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21 Hunters Lane
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2840
Norwalk, CT 06850
(203) 899-2840
Gr: K-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Western Ct Academy Of International Studies Elementary Magne
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 University Blvd.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 778-7462
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 778-7462
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #88.
Engineering - Science University Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Boston Post Road
West Haven, CT 06516
(475) 220-6000
West Haven, CT 06516
(475) 220-6000
Gr: 6-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Rogers International School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 Blachley Rd.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4560
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4560
Gr: K-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
University High School Of Science And Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 Mark Twain Drive
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-9020
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-9020
Gr: 9-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
Thames River Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 Brandegee Avenue
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 980-8230
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 980-8230
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1212.
Three Rivers Middle College Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
574 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 215-9055
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 215-9055
Gr: 11-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
Charles Barnum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
68 Briar Hill Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5640
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5640
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
The Academy Of Information Technology & Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 High Ridge Rd.
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 977-4336
Gr: 9-12 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1515.
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Poquonnock Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5608
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5608
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Charles H. Barrows Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
141 Tuckie Road
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2610
North Windham, CT 06256
(860) 465-2610
Gr: K-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1717.
Betances Learning Lab Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
42 Charter Oak Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2840
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 695-2840
Gr: PK-4 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Arts At The Capitol Theater Magnet School (Act)
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
896 Main Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-5636
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 465-5636
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1919.
Mystic River Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
160 Fish Town Rd
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 980-8300
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 980-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2020.
Quinebaug Middle College
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
742 Upper Maple St.
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 932-4100
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 932-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2121.
Six-six Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Pearl Harbor St.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 365-8200
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 365-8200
Gr: PK-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8162
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8162
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2323.
Great Path Academy At Mcc
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Bidwell Street
Manchester, CT 06045
(860) 512-3700
Manchester, CT 06045
(860) 512-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2424.
Science And Technology Magnet Pathway For High School Grades
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Chester Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6400
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2525.
Winthrop Stem Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
74 Grove Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6070
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6070
Gr: K-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2626.
Multicultural Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Palisade Ave.
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7505
Bridgeport, CT 06610
(203) 576-7505
Gr: K-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2727.
Discovery Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
176 Cumberland Avenue
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 296-2090
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 296-2090
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2828.
Aerospace/hydrospace Engineering And Physical Sciences Magne
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
840 Old Town Road
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3343
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3343
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2929.
Waterbury Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Gr: 6-12 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3030.
Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
840 Old Town Road
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3413
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 275-3413
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3131.
Academy Of Aerospace And Engineering Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 Gardner Way
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 529-1652
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(860) 529-1652
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3232.
Rotella Interdistrict Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
380 Pierpont Rd.
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8168
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 574-8168
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3333.
Regional Multicultural Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bulkeley Place
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-7775
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-7775
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3434.
Aces At Chase
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
565 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 639-8403
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 639-8403
Gr: 6-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3535.
Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
95 Oak Street
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 633-4455
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 633-4455
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public schools in Connecticut?
The top ranked magnet public schools in Connecticut include Connecticut Ib Academy, Marine Science Magnet High School and Northeast Academy Magnet School.
How many magnet public schools are located in Connecticut?
107 magnet public schools are located in Connecticut.
What is the racial composition of students in Connecticut?
Connecticut magnet public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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