2020 Safest School Districts in ConnecticutAbout this List

New Canaan School District

• School District
• New Canaan, CT
• 16 reviews

Alum: I had a great experience with the New Canaan school district. I made many great friends through the years and still remain friends to this day! There is an excellent competitive atmosphere academically, athletically, and in the Arts.
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• A+

• A+

• 5 Total Schools
• 4,241 Students

Madison School District

• School District
• Madison, CT
• 5 reviews

Junior: Growing up in Madison, I had the privilege to go to a public school full of very motivated and bright peers. This created a highly competitive atmosphere, even when I was young and in middle school. I always enjoyed attending school, which I have come to realize is not the case for a large number of the population that are my age and younger than me. Although I am so thankful for my educational experience and would not want to change most aspects of it, sometimes I wished that our school allowed us to be more creative and explore what we were passionate about instead of focusing so much on academics. I feel as though I started thinking about college and using that to motivate me from such a young age when what I should have cared about was having fun while I had little to no responsibilities.
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• A+

• A+

• 7 Total Schools
• 2,931 Students

Simsbury School District

• School District
• Simsbury, CT
• 10 reviews

Junior: Simsbury High School is an excellent public high school with a rigorous academic program and an extremely high level of education. Students are pushed to their greatest academic potential. Though students receive exorbitantly large amounts of homework for their classes, it is helping them to prepare for college. Simsbury is a very clean and safe school with great resources for their students, and I feel very blessed to live in a town that can provide me with such a great quality education.
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• A+

• A+

• 7 Total Schools
• 4,142 Students

Weston School District

• School District
• Weston, CT
• 12 reviews

Alum: Weston High School has a great community and amazing cafe food. Some teachers were awful, while others were inspiring. The guidance office was super helpful, apart from the front desk lady who was horrible. Most sports and activities were very inclusive and most students participate in community or school related functions.
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• A+

• A+

• 4 Total Schools
• 2,362 Students

Wilton Public Schools

• School District
• Wilton, CT
• 12 reviews

Senior: Wilton High School is extremely precollege oriented, and the academics are difficult, but manageable. The sports teams can be good, but many of the coaches are outdated and don't know what they are doing. The arts department have good resources. The school itself is very old and needs to be redone. There are parts that haven't been touched since the 70's. One good thing about the teachers are that they are always available and are easy to contact. The majority of them care about your success and future beyond high school.
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• A+

• A+

• 4 Total Schools
• 4,048 Students

Old Saybrook School District

• School District
• Old Saybrook, CT
• 4 reviews

Senior: Great administration and supportive student body. Tons of opportunities for extracurriculars and sports. Coaches are very supportive of students' academic needs while fostering a healthy competitive environment for athletes. Guidance counselors are especially helpful with college applications and college readiness. Teachers are helpful and available for students to learn more when struggling.
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• A

• A+

• 3 Total Schools
• 1,311 Students

Regional School District No. 4

• School District
• Deep River, CT
• 3 reviews

Senior: When I came to valley from another school district I was welcomed with open arms. I was very nervous and scared to go into a complete different environment. Coming from a catholic school into a public school, I look back now as a senior seeing how silly it was. I consider everybody there my friends and I have many. The teachers here at valley prepare me for college and to start a new chapter in my life. They prepare all the students here for ever endeavor that a students path may take them. I know from my experience that the teachers drive you and get the best out of you. I can’t enough about how the school is and how being at the school with it teachers and academics prepare me for future success. It a home away from home.
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• A-

• A+

• 2 Total Schools
• 945 Students

Regional School District No. 12

• School District
• Washington Depot, CT
• 2 reviews

Parent: Fantastic school! We are paying tuition to come here asan out of district family and could not feel more grateful that this region opened their doors to families outside the region. The administration/ support staff is professional and helpful- the teachers are amazing. My kids are learning much more than they were in our previous district. You would think this is a private school by the way it is run and the quality of the education. Could not be happier with our decision to attend Shepaug .
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• A

• A+

• 4 Total Schools
• 707 Students

Fairfield School District

• School District
• Fairfield, CT
• 41 reviews

Alum: Excellent schools! They really go above and beyond to help their students. There are so many options for kids who struggle with school, they really want to make sure you graduate.
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• A+

• A+

• 17 Total Schools
• 9,991 Students

Amity Regional School District No. 5

• School District
• Woodbridge, CT
• 41 reviews

Alum: I am a recent graduate of Amity Regional High School and I could not have asked for a better high school experience. I have found that Amity has prepared me in the best way possible for college (much more than my college peers coming from other high schools). Amazing teachers and administration that truly care about the students. Additionally, although Amity is not very racially diverse it is very diverse in religion. So proud to be a Spartan.
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• A+

• A+

• 3 Total Schools
• 2,222 Students

North Haven School District

• School District
• North Haven, CT
• 19 reviews

Senior: North Haven is a community full of people who want to further education. I have found it easy to obtain the resources required for me to get the most out of my education. There are many ways to get involved outside of academics whether a person is interested in sports, music or government. Facilities are maintained beautifully and the new middle school is amazing!
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• A

• A+

• 7 Total Schools
• 3,135 Students

Waterford School District

• School District
• Waterford, CT
• 25 reviews

Senior: I’ve been going to Waterford schools for all my life. I’ve never really had any problems with Waterford. All the people in the community are nice people. I’ve always had the help I needed provided to me by the wonderful teachers I’ve had over the past 13 years. There is many sports available and different clubs provided to us. I am involved in a couple different clubs and I’ve had the best experience with them. I wouldn’t change my school district if I had the chance because of how great Waterford has been to me!
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• A-

• A

• 6 Total Schools
• 2,514 Students

Regional School District No. 13

• School District
• Durham, CT
• 10 reviews

Parent: My kids go to John Lyman and one at CRHS. Lyman is a HOT school with ID program: very arts and music oriented. Talented, passionate, down to earth teachers, many live in town. Many special instructors for individual help in specific areas for kids in regular classes. The best school you could ever send your kids to on a public school budget!

CRHS sends off many students to very good colleges. Safe area, school is near historic Main St. The food served in the cafeteria is reportedly best in state. No spoiled snobs here, mix of middle class/working class. Technical school and parochial schools nearby.
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• A-

• A

• 6 Total Schools
• 1,739 Students

Ridgefield School District

• School District
• Ridgefield, CT
• 30 reviews

Alum: The teachers I encountered were all extremely dedicated to teaching and to their students. The one major improvement I would recommend is to improve the guidance counselors and their roles in high school. I was informed that I only needed to take two years of a foreign language and then I could take classes that I had greater interest in after those two years. When it came time to apply for colleges, they always asked why I didn't take more years of a foreign language!
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• A+

• A

• 12 Total Schools
• 4,969 Students

Regional School District No. 16

• School District
• Prospect, CT
• 4 reviews

Senior: Regional School District 16 has supported me over the many years that I have gone through their school system. Their motivational classroom settings and faculty has inspired me to apply for this scholarship. I think the schools are overlooked in such a small town but they are filled with kindhearted people that genuinely want to see us achieve great things. I remember every name of each teacher that helped me achieve my goals. The most memorable one that comes to mind is my swim coach Mr.Magas. I've known Mr.Magas since sixth grade, when I joined the swim team with high hopes. He encouraged me every practice not only to do my best in the pool but equally knowing how important academics are.
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• B+

• A

• 4 Total Schools
• 2,201 Students

Monroe School District

• School District
• Monroe, CT
• 6 reviews

Parent: We love Monroe schools. The instruction and curriculum are rigorous but still allow opportunities for creativity and celebration of the seasons and holidays. So many schools feel so sterile and Monroe schools are so student centered. The staff is warm and supportive. As a parent of one child in special education and one who is excellerated I have experienced both ends of the spectrum in the schools and couldn't be happier. The special education program even in the preschool level is top notch!
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• A

• A

• 5 Total Schools
• 3,179 Students

Unified School District No. 1

• School District
• Wethersfield, CT

• NG

• A

• 15 Total Schools
• 363 Students

Canterbury School District

• School District
• Canterbury, CT
• 2 reviews

Parent: The staff is awesome at both the elementary and middle school. Very close knit small town community.
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• B-

• A

• 2 Total Schools
• 466 Students

Westport School District

• School District
• Westport, CT
• 14 reviews

Alum: I received a great education that prepared me for college and I really enjoyed my time there. Everyone was welcoming and friendly, from the students to the staff. The classes were challenging but allowed you to work your best and achieve higher goals. There was always lots of support and the school felt like a big family. I have lots of fond memories and can not wait to go back for my reunions. I highly recommend this school district as it provides exceptional education in all of their schools, from the various elementary to the high school.
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• A+

• A

• 12 Total Schools
• 5,600 Students

South Windsor School District

• School District
• South Windsor, CT
• 16 reviews

Middle School Student: I LOVE this school district! I love the teachers there. The teachers care and respect their students, and do not exclude any of them.
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• A

• A

• 7 Total Schools
• 4,159 Students

Westbrook School District

• School District
• Westbrook, CT
• 6 reviews

Parent: Great small school with a wonderful learning environment. Most classroom sizes are below 20 students, which creates a great teacher to student ratio. My 2 children are having a great experience in the Westbrook school system.
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• A-

• A

• 3 Total Schools
• 762 Students

Regional School District No. 10

• School District
• Burlington, CT
• 5 reviews

Parent: Both my children graduated from region 10 and were MORE than prepared for college compared to other students they encountered in college. The teachers and staff go above and beyond in educating , preparing, and nurturing the students. It is a small school system and the atmosphere supportive and there is a strong sense of community in the entire school system. I am grateful to the teachers for the education my children received in region 10 especially in the advanced and AP classes. Although the diversity is an issue, I do not feel this negatively impacted my children. They were taught the importance of diversity at school and at home in the world around them and continue to grow because of that to be amazing human beings who contribute positively to society.
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• A-

• A

• 4 Total Schools
• 2,352 Students

Regional School District No. 1

• School District
• Falls Village, CT

• B+

• A

• 4 Total Schools
• 424 Students

Avon School District

• School District
• Avon, CT
• 12 reviews

Alum: The Avon School district is a very good district. I got a great education and was well-prepared for college. Most teachers are great and really care about their students. Other teachers aren't suited to teach but have tenure. The students are mostly nice but very cliquey. There are many clubs and activities to participate in, and we have a good arts program in comparison to other towns. There is some variety in classes and overall it is easy to take classes you are interested. The new high school internship program is a great opportunity.
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• A+

• A

• 6 Total Schools
• 3,275 Students

Regional School District No. 18

• School District
• Old Lyme, CT

• A

• A

• 5 Total Schools
• 1,305 Students