Best Connecticut School Districts (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 199 top school districts in Connecticut, serving 490,241 students.
The most diverse district is Odyssey Community School District, with a diversity score of 0.79.
The largest school district is Bridgeport School District, serving 19,481 students.
The highest graduation rate school district is Darien School District, with 99% graduation rate.

Top Connecticut School Districts (2026-27)

School District
# Students
Diversity Score
Graduation %
2,343
0.66
82%
2,978
0.57
95%
2,593
0.4
96%
3,188
0.62
95%
180
0.34
n/a
2,448
0.52
93%
19,481
0.55
73%
7,241
0.66
89%
1,416
0.32
95%
4,236
0.46
96%
1,423
0.48
95%
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