Best Schools in Bloomfield, Connecticut
10 schools · 4 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Bloomfield by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Laurel Literacy Academy
Elementary · Bloomfield School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Carmen Arace Intermediate School
Middle · Bloomfield School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Museum Academy
Elementary · Capitol Region Education Council. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Bloomfield for 2026 are Laurel Literacy Academy (8.7/10), Carmen Arace Intermediate School (7.8/10), and Museum Academy (7.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
10
in this city
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$269,000
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
10
in this city
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$269,000
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 8.7/10 despite 63% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bloomfield schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Bloomfield schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Bloomfield
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 rated schools; 10 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurel Literacy Academy | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Carmen Arace Intermediate School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Museum Academy | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Carmen Arace Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Metacomet School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Global Experience Magnet School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Academy of International Studies 6-12 | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Bloomfield High School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Ana Grace Academy of the Arts | 4.8 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.5/10
- Median household income
- $97,436
- Median home value
- $269,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 71%
50% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Bloomfield compares
Connecticut rank
#66 of 128
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Connecticut avg (6.4)
Median household income
$97k
89% of Connecticut median
Schools in this city
10
Bloomfield School District runs 70% of Bloomfield's public schools
Bloomfield touches 2 districts, but Bloomfield School District is the one most addresses actually attend.
Bloomfield School District accounts for 7 of 10 public schools (70%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 3.
Among 9 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.8 to 8.7 — the spread is inside Bloomfield, not a citywide average.
- Bloomfield School District7 public · 70%
- Capitol Region Education Council3 public · 30%
About Schools in Bloomfield, Connecticut
Bloomfield, Connecticut is home to 10 schools, including 10 public schools. The city's schools span 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
With an average rating of 6.5 out of 10, schools in Bloomfield show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Bloomfield is Laurel Literacy Academy with a composite score of 8.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Bloomfield is served by 2 school districts: Bloomfield School District, Capitol Region Education Council. These districts collectively serve 10,898 students.
Bloomfield's community shows 39% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $97,436. The poverty rate in the area is 7.4%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301 students · Pre-K–2nd | 8.7 |
| 2 | 508 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.6 |
| 3 | 196 students · 3rd–4th | 7.1 |
| 4 | 856 students · Pre-K–8th | 4.8 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 215 students · 5th–6th | 7.8 |
| 2 | 216 students · 7th–8th | 7.2 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 189 students · 6th–12th | 5.4 |
| 2 | 688 students · 6th–12th | 5.2 |
| 3 | 509 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 6.5 |
Schools in Bloomfield
Bloomfield, Connecticut · 10 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$97,436
Median Home Value
$269,000
Median Rent
$1,681/mo
Population
21,547
College Educated
39%
Homeownership
71%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Community Profile
Bloomfield has a median household income of $97,436. It is an area where 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $269,000, with a median rent of $1,681/month. The local poverty rate of 7.4% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Connecticut
- Elementary
- 4
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 3
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Bloomfield, Connecticut
How many schools are in Bloomfield, Connecticut?
Bloomfield has 10 schools, including 10 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Bloomfield, Connecticut?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Bloomfield is 6.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Bloomfield, Connecticut?
The top-ranked school in Bloomfield on MySchoolScout is Laurel Literacy Academy with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Bloomfield, Connecticut?
The top-ranked elementary school in Bloomfield on MySchoolScout is Laurel Literacy Academy with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best middle school in Bloomfield, Connecticut?
The top-ranked middle school in Bloomfield on MySchoolScout is Carmen Arace Intermediate School with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What is the best high school in Bloomfield, Connecticut?
The top-ranked high school in Bloomfield on MySchoolScout is Global Experience Magnet School with a composite score of 5.4/10.
How many school districts serve Bloomfield, Connecticut?
Bloomfield is served by 2 school districts: Bloomfield School District, Capitol Region Education Council.
What is the education level in Bloomfield, Connecticut?
According to Census data, 39% of adults in Bloomfield have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Bloomfield, Connecticut?
The median household income in Bloomfield is approximately $97,436 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bloomfield, Connecticut?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Bloomfield is 11.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Bloomfield, Connecticut?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.