Best Schools in Bolton, CT
Bolton, CT has 22 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 13,088 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Bolton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bolton, CT
The top high schools in Bolton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glastonbury High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glastonbury School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1801 Students
2. Rham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 08 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 819 Students
3. Bolton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bolton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
4. Coventry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coventry School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 404 Students
5. Rockville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vernon School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 932 Students
6. Manchester High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1673 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bolton, CT
The top middle schools in Bolton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smith Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glastonbury School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 853 Students
2. Capt. Nathan Hale School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coventry School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 389 Students
3. Rham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 08 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 369 Students
4. Vernon Center Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vernon School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 678 Students
5. Illing Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 846 Students
6. Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 843 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bolton, CT
The top elementary schools in Bolton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hebron Avenue School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glastonbury School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 458 Students
2. George Hersey Robertson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coventry School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 357 Students
3. Lake Street School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vernon School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 251 Students
4. Bolton Center School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bolton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 497 Students
5. Center Road School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vernon School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 453 Students
6. Andover Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Andover School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 196 Students
7. Bowers School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
8. Highland Park School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 318 Students
9. Coventry Grammar School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coventry School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 375 Students
10. Hans Christian Andersen Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hans Christian Andersen Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 20 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bolton, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bolton, CT has a total population of 5,855 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bolton, CT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bolton, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
0.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bolton, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bolton, CT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bolton, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bolton, CT
How many schools are in Bolton, CT?
Bolton, CT has 22 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 13,088 students in total.
How do schools in Bolton perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Bolton score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Bolton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bolton?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 55%
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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 56%
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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 49%
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 52%
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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Bolton
2 of 2 schools in Bolton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Bolton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (2)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.