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Best Groton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,094 students in Groton, CT (there are , serving 166 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Groton, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Groton, CT are Marine Science Magnet High School, Thames River Magnet School and Robert E. Fitch High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Groton, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Groton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Groton, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marine Science Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
130 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 434-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Thames River Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
250 Brandegee Avenue
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 980-8230
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Robert E. Fitch High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 Groton Long Point Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,019 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Charles Barnum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
68 Briar Hill Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5640
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Catherine Kolnaski Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Poquonnock Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5608
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Groton Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Groton Long Point Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 446-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
Ella T. Grasso Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
189 Fort Hill Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 448-0220
Gr: 9-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Groton, Connecticut

Groton, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Avery Point Transition Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1084 Shennecossett Road
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 405-9017
Gr: 12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Claude Chester School (Closed 2023)
1 Harry Day Drive
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5636
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Colonel Ledyard School (Closed 2008)
120 West St.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5645
Gr: PK-3 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Eastern Point School (Closed 2008)
130 Shennecossett Rd.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5650
Gr: PK-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Fitch Middle School (Closed 2014)
61 Fort Hill Rd
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5620
Groton Heights School (Closed 2008)
244 Monument St.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5646
Gr: 3-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
New Beginnings Alternative Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
101 Groton Long Point Rd Fi
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students
Noank School (Closed 2008)
42 Smith Ln.
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 572-5872
Gr: PK-6 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Pleasant Valley School (Closed 2018)
380 Pleasant Valley Rd. Sout
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5600
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
West Side Middle School (Closed 2023)
250 Brandegee Avenue
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5630
Gr: 6-8
William Seely School (Closed 2004)
55 Seely School Drive
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 449-5660
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Groton, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Groton, CT include Marine Science Magnet High School, Thames River Magnet School and Robert E. Fitch High School.
How many public schools are located in Groton?
7 public schools are located in Groton.
What percentage of students in Groton go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Groton are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Groton?
Groton public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Groton are often viewed compared to one another?

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