2023 Best Public Schools in Guilford

• Guilford Public Schools, CT•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.63 out of 5  212 reviews

Alum: Provided lots of advanced classes: International Baccalaureate, AP, ECE, honors courses. I did the International Baccalaureate and an AP course. Good academics and fairly decent college prep. Has one of the best classical music/theater programs in CT and good athletics. However, too much pressure to do well in school (resulted in bad mental health) and not at all diverse. Mental health resources were not great. School mascot used to be a Native American so that says a lot about it. Also not extremely accepting/educational for LGBTQ+ people. I graduated 2 years ago and my younger sister graduated last year, so some of these things might have changed but this is my experience.... Read 212 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,102

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Guilford Public Schools, CT•

• PK, K-4

• grade A

• Students 292

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Guilford Public Schools, CT•

• 7-8

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  Rating 2.89 out of 5  9 reviews

• grade A

• Students 493

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• New Haven, CT•

• Public School•

• K-12

• grade A

• Students 774

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Guilford Public Schools, CT•

• 5-6

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• Students 468

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Guilford Public Schools, CT•

• K-4

• grade A

• Students 230

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Guilford Public Schools, CT•

• K-4

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: We joined Melissa Jones mid school year in 2016 and the transition was amazingly smooth. We were warmly welcomed by the office, principal, teachers and staff. The teachers are wonderful and communication is great from the classroom, office and PTO. MJS has small class sizes and works hard at academics in a nurturing, mindful way while incorporating social-emotional education as well. The PTO is great too! Tons of parent involvement at the school and enough opportunity for anyone who wants to help!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 249

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Guilford Public Schools, CT•

• K-4

• grade A minus

• Students 241

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Regional School District No. 13, CT•

• 8-12

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  128 reviews

Senior: I had an amazing experience at Coginchaug Regional High School. I was able to make tons of friends and gain an amazing education (especially for a public school). Additionally, the overall support from the school was pretty good I would just say that mental health should be promoted more. Overall, though, the school is very connected and there is no tolerance for bullying etc.... Read 128 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 447

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• New Haven, CT•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.53 out of 5  150 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 150 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,134

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• New Haven, CT•

• Public School•

• K-7

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  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

• Connecticut Technical High School, CT•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.1 out of 5  59 reviews

Senior: I liked how most of the teachers at the school were there to help further your educational goals. I also really enjoyed my chosen trade of Criminal Justice and Protective services. Because through that trade I was able to learn about the innerworkings of police reports, emergency management, and medical emergencies. Also, through it I was able to gain a lot of certifications like stop the bleed, basic life support, and different emergency management ones. Things I would like to see changed at the school is for more interesting academic classes. For example, in English class I would like more options when it comes to reading. Or an actual math class instead of it being all online.... Read 59 reviews

• grade C

• Students 404

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• New Haven, CT•

• Public School•

• PK, K-6

• grade C minus

• Students 259

• Student-teacher ratio 37:1

• New Haven, CT•

• Public School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3 out of 5  6 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 6 reviews

• grade D+

• Students 447

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Regional School District No. 17, CT•

• 4-5

• grade unavailable

• Students 251

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Branford, CT•

• Preschool

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  Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 11

• Student-teacher ratio —

• New Haven, CT•

• Preschool

• grade unavailable

• Students 11

• Student-teacher ratio —