Connecticut is the #35 largest school system in the United States, serving 493,927 students across the 1,010 public schools for the 2025 school year (there are , serving 64,966 students). 88% of all K-12 students in Connecticut attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Connecticut is 42%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 51%.
The top-ranked public schools in Connecticut are Riverside School, West School, and South School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 54%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked Public Schools in Connecticut (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Riverside School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 91% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
90 Hendrie Ave.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-1440
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-1440
Rank: #22.
West School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-4
769 Ponus Ridge
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4410
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4410
Rank: #33.
South School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 93% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
8 Farm Rd.
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4313
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4313
Rank: #44.
Sherman School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
250 Fern St.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8330
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8330
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Dwight Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1600 Redding Rd.
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8312
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-8312
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Farmingville Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
324 Farmingville Rd.
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5570
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-5570
Rank: #77.
North Mianus School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 86% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
309 Palmer Hill Rd.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-9730
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-9730
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Bugbee School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1943 Asylum Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 929-5500
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 929-5500
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
International School At Dundee
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
55 Florence Rd.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-3800
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-3800
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
North Street School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
381 North St.
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-6756
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-6756
Overview
This State (CT)
# Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
493,927 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (CT)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
Graduation Rate
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
# American Indian Students
1,203 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
# Asian Students
26,040 Students
% Asian Students
5%
# Hispanic Students
152,114 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
# Black Students
60,859 Students
% Black Students
12%
# White Students
229,662 Students
% White Students
47%
# Hawaiian Students
484 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
# Two or more races Students
23,049 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (CT)
Total Revenue
$12,920 MM
Spending
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,157
Spending / Student
$25,225
Best Connecticut Public Schools by County (2025)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Connecticut?
The top-ranked public schools in Connecticut include Riverside School, West School, and South School.
How many public schools are located in Connecticut?
1,010 public schools are located in Connecticut.
What percentage of students in Connecticut go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Connecticut attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Connecticut?
Minority enrollment in Connecticut is 54%, with the majority being Hispanic.
Which public schools in Connecticut are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Connecticut include: Stratford Academy - Victoria Soto School vs. Franklin School, Capt. Nathan Hale School vs. Timothy Edwards School, Jonathan Law High School vs. Joseph A. Foran High School
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