2023 Best Charter Elementary Schools in Connecticut

• Stamford, CT•

• Public School•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 2.86 out of 5  7 reviews

Parent: My daughter has shown drastic improvement from Pre-K to Kindergarten. She is reading above other kids her age that aren't in Stamford Charter School. My brother is also another student there and he scored a perfect score on the state test this past spring. The faculty is amazing and always supportive. They take their children's learning very serious, which as a parent, is crucial.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 391

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Bridgeport, CT•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

High School Senior: I learned to grow as a person at this school. I learned that hard work pays off. I also learned that you have to think positively and take action in order to reach success.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,127

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• New Haven, CT•

• Public School•

• K-12

• grade A

• Students 774

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• New Haven, CT•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.52 out of 5  152 reviews

Senior: I can only speak on Amistad High School since that is the only one I attended. It was a great experience. It was academically challenging, but there was many places of support and the extracurriculars available here really brought the school culture together. I personally had great teachers throughout my time here, but I heard some people didn't have such a great experience. It's a great school since it prepares you for college quite well and as a Senior now I'm glad I got into my dream school.... Read 152 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,134

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Hartford, CT•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  63 reviews

Alum: At Achievement First Hartford High school, I really enjoyed the academic experience. The teachers really take their time to provide you with the information you need to help you be successful in the future. There are many resources around to help each student individually. The environment is always welcoming to everyone and the school tries their hardest to make sure they involve parents in activities. When it comes to things that need to be changed there are many. The first thing that needs to be changed is the diversity among teachers and the second thing actually taking the students advice. The school always ask for students opinion but actually taking them into consideration has been a struggle. Other than that, the school is good when it comes to helping students prepare for the future.... Read 63 reviews

• grade B

• Students 1,163

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Waterbury, CT•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: I am a student there. The teachers push you to your limit and they always help to make you better with what you struggle with such as reading comprehension, math, writing, and there is also advanced music learning such as Violin, Viola, and cello. Also all of the teachers there are the nicest they can be. Like my two great teachers Jodi paper and Rebecca caravello. Thank you to all the hard work and dedication that you put into helping all of us. Sean Marquis Boles... Read 2 reviews

• grade B

• Students 361

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Manchester, CT•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Junior: I love this school! I've never felt like my education was really personalized for me, and at Odyssey, that's how I feel! The teachers are kind and knowledgable, always willing to try to get something to work for you. I wanted to take a psychology course and my history teacher worked tirelessly to get me enrolled in a psychology course at UNCA.... Read 4 reviews

• grade B

• Students 328

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Norwalk, CT•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Both of my children attended Side by Side, my eldest is now in high school but my daughter is still attending. The teachers are amazing. I can’t say enough about the school. I love the small atmosphere and it is very much like a family. The teachers are genuinely interested in the students and go above and beyond to ensure their success even after the graduate. Kudos to Side by Side keep up the wonderful work. G Mills-Austin - Proud Parent... Read 1 review

• grade B

• Students 235

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Norwich, CT•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

• •
  Rating 4 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: The teachers and school counselor are outstanding. With a new director this year, the school can only continue to get better.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B minus

• Students 353

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• New Haven, CT•

• Public School•

• K-7

• •
  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: What’s not to love. Booker T’s academics are phenomenal, preparing our kids for the future now is essential and that’s what they do. Great staff and family oriented environment. Work hard, get smart!... Read 2 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 480

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Bridgeport, CT•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  27 reviews

Junior: My school is amazing, we learn so many things and the teachers teach! I love the community and how it is geared towards excellence in education and being the best you that you can be. I’ve learned so much and I’m doing so well here.... Read 27 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 785

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• New Haven, CT•

• Public School•

• PK, K-6

• grade C minus

• Students 259

• Student-teacher ratio 37:1

• Bridgeport, CT•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

• grade C minus

• Students 502

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• New Haven, CT•

• Public School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 2.88 out of 5  8 reviews

Senior: Highville Charter School was a very interactive and exciting experience, to take part. Its one of the few high schools that I see with a starting year of preschool all the way to high school! The children at this school tend to build very lifelong bonds with each other and develop even closer relationships with their friendly staff. Though the school is not as big as other high schools, it helps each grade build close relationships with each other. When attending Highville Charter School's high school portion, you will have the ability to take college courses and be able to leave high school with an associates degree such as how I graduated high school with an associate's degree in Management. Something Highville Charter School needs to improve on is being able to separate its pre-school and middle school from its high school. There are times where the younger kids take the areas of study away from, the older kids and end up merging in with their fields of study space.... Read 8 reviews

• grade D+

• Students 447

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Hartford, CT•

• Public School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 2.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Alum: The staff cared about the kids in and out the classroom. The afterschool activities were the best in the area. When leaving Jumoke we were able to challenge anyone from any school district academically... Read 4 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 685

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1