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These Are The Best Schools In CT: 2023 Rankings

Connecticut figured prominently in several data analyses and study-driven rankings for education in 2023.

CONNECTICUT — Throughout the year, various publications release “best of” lists to help guide Connecticut residents’ educational choices, from the best elementary schools to the best colleges and universities to pursue a graduate degree.

Connecticut figured prominently in several data analyses and study-driven rankings for education, from U.S. News & World Report, Niche, Newsweek and others. Some highlights:

According to U.S. News, Connecticut boasts several of the best high schools, middle schools and elementary schools.

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Of the top 10 elementary schools in the state, three are in New Canaan, two are in both Fairfield and Darien and the remaining three are in Greenwich, Westport and Ridgefield. Read more:

The ranking and review site Niche also weighed in on the best public schools, school districts and colleges. Read more:

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Four schools in Connecticut designated National Blue Ribbon Schools by the Department of Education. Read more:

Finally, Money Magazine's list of the best colleges included 11 Connecticut institutions. Read more:

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