For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 88 students in Litchfield County, CT.
The top-ranked public charter school in Litchfield County, CT is Explorations. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Litchfield County, CT public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Connecticut public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 39% statewide average). Charter schools in Litchfield County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public charter school average of 93% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Litchfield County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Explorations
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
71 Spencer St.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 738-9070
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 738-9070
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Litchfield County, CT?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Litchfield County, CT include Explorations.
How many public charter schools are located in Litchfield County?
1 public charter schools are located in Litchfield County.
What is the racial composition of students in Litchfield County?
Litchfield County public charter schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black).
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