For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,423 students in Clinton, CT.
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton, CT are The Morgan School, Lewin G. Joel Jr. School and Jared Eliot School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clinton, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Morgan School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
71 Killingworth Tpke.
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6504
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6504
Gr: 9-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Lewin G. Joel Jr. School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137a Glenwood Rd.
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6501
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6501
Gr: PK-4 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Jared Eliot School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
69 Fairy Dell Rd.
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6503
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6503
Gr: 5-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clinton, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton, CT include The Morgan School, Lewin G. Joel Jr. School and Jared Eliot School.
How many public schools are located in Clinton?
3 public schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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