Top 5 Best Counties for Public Schools in Connecticut (2022)
The top ranked counties for public schools in Connecticut are listed below (2022).
The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a county which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 5%
22%
Avg. Statewide: 10%
Top Ranked Counties with Best Public Schools in Connecticut (2022)
County
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
22%
(52 out of 235)
(52 out of 235)
Rank: #2-32 - 3.
8%
(7 out of 83)
(7 out of 83)
- Mile Creek School
Rank: #41 of 957 (Top 5%)
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%) - North Stonington Elementary School
Rank: #41 of 957 (Top 5%)
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%) - Lyme-old Lyme High School
Rank: #47 of 957 (Top 5%)
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%) - View Full List of Top Ranked New London County, CT Schools
Rank: #2-32 - 3.
8%
(5 out of 60)
(5 out of 60)
Rank: #44.
7%
(17 out of 250)
(17 out of 250)
Rank: #55.
5%
(12 out of 230)
(12 out of 230)
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