Best Schools in Manchester, CT
Manchester, CT has 17 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 9,645 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Manchester meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Manchester, CT
The top high schools in Manchester, 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. Manchester High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1673 Students
3. Great Path Academy At Mcc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hartford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 313 Students
Best Middle Schools in Manchester, CT
The top middle schools in Manchester, 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. Illing Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 846 Students
3. Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 843 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Manchester, CT
The top elementary schools in Manchester, 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. Buckley School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 288 Students
3. Waddell School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 461 Students
4. Keeney School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 327 Students
5. Bowers School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 323 Students
6. Highland Park School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 318 Students
7. Martin School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 250 Students
8. Verplanck School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 457 Students
9. St James School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St James School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 380 Students
10. Adelbrook-the Learning Center Of Manchester
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adelbrook-the Learning Center Of Manchester • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 30 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Manchester, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Manchester, CT has a total population of 35,273 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Manchester, 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 Manchester, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Manchester, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Manchester, 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 Manchester, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Manchester, CT
How many schools are in Manchester, CT?
Manchester, CT has 17 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 9,645 students in total.
How do schools in Manchester perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Manchester score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Manchester meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Manchester?
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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Every school in Manchester
13 of 13 schools in Manchester carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 4D: 9
All 13 public schools we grade in Manchester. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
All schools, A to Z (13)
- Bowers School
- Buckley School
- Elisabeth M Bennet Academy
- Great Path Academy At Mcc
- Highland Park School
- Howell Cheney Technical High School
- Illing Middle School
- Keeney School
- Manchester High School
- Martin School
- Odyssey Community School
- Verplanck School
- Waddell School
Private schools (6)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.
- Adelbrook-the Learning Center Of Manchester
- Clinical Day School - Manchester Memorial Hospital
- Community Child Guidance Clinic
- St Bridget School
- St James School
- The Cornerstone Christian School