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Best Connecticut Blue Ribbon Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 blue ribbon public high schools serving 10,983 students in Connecticut.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Connecticut are Staples High School, Weston High School and Daniel Hand High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Connecticut blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Connecticut blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Masuk High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Connecticut (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Staples High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
70 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1210
Gr: 9-12 | 1,629 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Weston High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
115 School Rd.
Weston, CT 06883
(203) 221-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Daniel Hand High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
286 Green Hill Rd.
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-6350
Gr: 9-12 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Guilford High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
605 New England Rd.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-2741
Gr: 9-12 | 1,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Amity Regional High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
25 Newton Rd.
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 397-4830
Gr: 9-12 | 1,347 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Connecticut Ib Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
857 Forbes St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5590
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Marine Science Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
130 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 434-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
East Lyme High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 Chesterfield Rd.
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-6946
Gr: 9-12 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Masuk High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1014 Monroe Tpke.
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-5823
Gr: 9-12 | 1,044 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Haddam-killingworth High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
95 Little City Road
Higganum, CT 06441
(860) 345-8541
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Northwestern Regional High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Battistoni Dr.
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-8525
Gr: 9-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1212.
E. O. Smith High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1235 Storrs Rd.
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
(860) 487-0877
Gr: 9-12 | 1,010 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1313.
Bolton High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
72 Brandy St.
Bolton, CT 06043
(860) 643-2768
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
53 Vernon Street
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 695-7201
Gr: 6-12 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Connecticut?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Connecticut include Staples High School, Weston High School and Daniel Hand High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Connecticut?
14 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Connecticut.
What is the racial composition of students in Connecticut?
Connecticut blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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