Connecticut Snapshot
1,006
Public Schools in Connecticut
57
Colleges in Connecticut
66.0%
Avg Completion Rate
How Connecticut compares
Connecticut
65.95%
National Average
56.52%
Connecticut's avg completion rate is 16.7% higher than the national average.
Connecticut Education Laws
Compulsory attendance, homeschool regulation, school choice programs, and per-pupil spending for Connecticut — verified against ECS, HSLDA, Ballotpedia, and NCES.
Compulsory Ages
13 years of required schooling (national avg 11.0)
Kindergarten
Entry age: 5 by Jan 1
Homeschool Regulation
Annual notice only; minimal oversight
School Choice
No statewide private-school choice program
Per-Pupil Spending
49% above national avg ($15,305)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14% below national avg (14.5)
Compulsory Education in Connecticut
Connecticut requires school attendance from age 5 through age 18 — a total of 13 years of required schooling. Kindergarten attendance is optional in Connecticut, though most districts offer K with entry age 5 by Jan 1.
Homeschool Laws in Connecticut
Connecticut falls in the low regulation tier (HSLDA classification). Annual notice only; minimal oversight.
- Notice to authorities required: No
- Standardized testing required: No
- Specific subjects mandated: No
No notification required by statute
School Choice in Connecticut
Connecticut does not currently operate a statewide private-school choice program (voucher, ESA, or tax credit scholarship).
School Spending & Class Size in Connecticut
Connecticut spends $22,769 per K-12 student annually (NCES, FY2022). 49% above national avg ($15,305). The average student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 14% below national avg (14.5).
How Connecticut compares to other states
Quick policy snapshot for every other state. Click any state to view its full policy page.
| State | Ages | Homeschool | Choice | Per-Pupil $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $11,314 |
| Alaska | 7–16 | None | None | $20,403 |
| Arizona | 6–16 | Low | Universal | $10,003 |
| Arkansas | 5–18 | Low | Universal | $12,520 |
| California | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $17,078 |
| Colorado | 6–17 | Low | None | $13,572 |
| Delaware | 5–16 | Moderate | Limited | $17,277 |
| District of Columbia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $28,100 |
| Florida | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $11,763 |
| Georgia | 6–16 | Moderate | Limited | $12,350 |
| Hawaii | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $16,597 |
| Idaho | 7–16 | None | Universal | $9,557 |
| Illinois | 7–17 | None | None | $17,889 |
| Indiana | 7–18 | Low | Universal | $11,413 |
| Iowa | 6–16 | Moderate | Universal | $13,549 |
| Kansas | 7–18 | None | Limited | $13,768 |
| Kentucky | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,702 |
| Louisiana | 7–18 | Moderate | Universal | $12,477 |
| Maine | 7–17 | Moderate | None | $18,046 |
| Maryland | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $16,018 |
| Massachusetts | 6–16 | High | None | $20,857 |
| Michigan | 6–16 | None | None | $13,715 |
| Minnesota | 7–17 | Moderate | Limited | $14,873 |
| Mississippi | 6–17 | Low | Universal | $10,030 |
| Missouri | 7–17 | None | None | $12,915 |
| Montana | 7–16 | Moderate | Limited | $13,432 |
| Nebraska | 6–18 | Moderate | None | $14,950 |
| Nevada | 7–18 | Moderate | Limited | $12,646 |
| New Hampshire | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $19,753 |
| New Jersey | 6–16 | None | Limited | $23,046 |
| New Mexico | 5–18 | Moderate | None | $12,915 |
| New York | 6–16 | High | None | $28,760 |
| North Carolina | 7–16 | Moderate | Universal | $10,413 |
| North Dakota | 7–16 | Moderate | None | $16,385 |
| Ohio | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $15,204 |
| Oklahoma | 5–18 | None | Universal | $10,430 |
| Oregon | 7–18 | Moderate | None | $14,521 |
| Pennsylvania | 8–17 | High | Limited | $19,188 |
| Rhode Island | 5–18 | High | Limited | $20,546 |
| South Carolina | 5–17 | Moderate | Limited | $12,516 |
| South Dakota | 6–18 | Low | None | $12,649 |
| Tennessee | 6–18 | Moderate | Universal | $11,554 |
| Texas | 6–18 | None | Universal | $11,675 |
| Utah | 6–18 | Moderate | Limited | $9,140 |
| Vermont | 6–16 | High | Limited | $21,656 |
| Virginia | 5–18 | Moderate | Limited | $14,202 |
| Washington | 8–18 | Moderate | None | $15,420 |
| West Virginia | 6–17 | Moderate | Universal | $14,308 |
| Wisconsin | 6–18 | Low | Limited | $14,914 |
| Wyoming | 7–16 | Low | Universal | $18,763 |
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FAQ
How many ZIP codes does Mubboo track in Connecticut?
Mubboo tracks 288 ZIP codes in Connecticut via the U.S. Census ZCTA basemap. Use the search box above to look up data for any specific ZIP.
How does Connecticut's average college completion rate compare nationally?
Connecticut's average college completion rate is higher the national average. See the "How Connecticut compares" callout above for the precise side-by-side comparison.
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