For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 402 students in Southport, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 112 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Southport, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top ranked public school in Southport, CT is Mill Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southport, CT public school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Southport have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Southport, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mill Hill School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
635 Mill Hill Terrace
Southport, CT 06890
(203) 255-8320
Southport, CT 06890
(203) 255-8320
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Southport, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Southport, CT include Mill Hill School.
How many public schools are located in Southport?
1 public schools are located in Southport.
What percentage of students in Southport go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Southport are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Southport?
Southport public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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