Best Schools in Groton, CT
Groton, CT has 17 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 11 elementary) serving 8,285 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Groton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Groton, CT
The top high schools in Groton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marine Science Magnet High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Learn • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 271 Students
2. Ledyard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ledyard School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 743 Students
3. Robert E. Fitch High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1005 Students
4. Ella T. Grasso Technical High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Connecticut Technical Education And Career System • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 654 Students
Best Middle Schools in Groton, CT
The top middle schools in Groton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ledyard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ledyard School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
2. Groton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 907 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Groton, CT
The top elementary schools in Groton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Deans Mill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stonington School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
2. Great Neck Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waterford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 Students
3. Northeast Academy Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 391 Students
4. Thames River Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 528 Students
5. Charles Barnum Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students
6. Gallup Hill School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ledyard School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 618 Students
7. Juliet W. Long School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ledyard School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 273 Students
8. Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
9. Sacred Heart School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacred Heart School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 144 Students
10. Mystic River Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Groton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Groton, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Groton, CT has a total population of 20,522 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Groton, 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 Groton, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Groton, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Groton, 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 Groton, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Groton, CT
How many schools are in Groton, CT?
Groton, CT has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 8,285 students in total.
How do schools in Groton perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Groton score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Groton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Groton?
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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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Groton
7 of 7 schools in Groton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 3C: 2D: 1
All 7 public schools we grade in Groton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (7)
- Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
- Charles Barnum Magnet School
- Ella T Grasso Technical High School
- Groton Middle School
- Marine Science Magnet High School
- Robert E Fitch High School
- Thames River Magnet School
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.