For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 371 students in Southport, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 122 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Southport, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public school in Southport, CT is Mill Hill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southport, CT public school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Southport have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Southport, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mill Hill School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
635 Mill Hill Terrace
Southport, CT 06890
(203) 255-8320
Southport, CT 06890
(203) 255-8320
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Southport, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Southport, CT include Mill Hill School.
How many public schools are located in Southport?
1 public schools are located in Southport.
What percentage of students in Southport go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Southport are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Southport?
Southport public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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