Best New London Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,044 students in New London, CT.
The top-ranked public high schools in New London, CT are Science And Technology Magnet Pathway For High School Grades, New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet Pathway and New London High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New London, CT public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in New London have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public high schools.
New London, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Connecticut average of 89%.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in New London, CT (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Science And Technology Magnet Pathway For High School Grades
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Chester Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
New London Visual And Performing Arts Magnet Pathway
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
36 Waller Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 449-6800
Gr: 6-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
New London High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Chester Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in New London, Connecticut

New London, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
40 Shaw St
New London, CT 06320
(860) 444-3184
120 Cedar Grove Ave.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6030
Gr: PK-10 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
432 Montauk Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6040
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
96 Hawthorne Drive
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6450
Gr: PK | 70 students Minority enrollment: 71%
96 Hawthorn Drive
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6010
Gr: 5-10 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 75%
96 Hawthorne Dr
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6010
Gr: 3-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
490 Jefferson Ave.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 437-6400
Shoreline Academy (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
90 Cedar Grove Ave
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-6070
Gr: K-4 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
96 Hawthorne Drive
New London, CT 06320
(860) 447-1435

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in New London, CT?
How many public high schools are located in New London?
3 public high schools are located in New London.
What is the racial composition of students in New London?
New London public high schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in New London are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in New London include: Science And Technology Magnet Pathway For High School Grades vs. New London High School

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