For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 927 students in East Lyme, CT.
The top ranked public high school in East Lyme, CT is East Lyme High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Lyme, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in East Lyme have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Connecticut public high schools.
East Lyme, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Lyme High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in East Lyme, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Lyme High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 Chesterfield Rd.
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-6946
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 739-6946
Grades: 9-12
| 927 students
East Lyme, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Coastal Connections High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
315 Flanders Rd
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 691-4424
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 691-4424
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Learn High School Aba (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
132 Boston Post Road
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 464-9600
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 464-9600
Grades: 10-12
| 4 students
Learn Pathways Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
132 Boston Post Road
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 848-7816
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 848-7816
Grades: 11-12
| 3 students
Learn Sts 18-21 Year Old Program Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
132 Boston Post Road
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 287-1822
East Lyme, CT 06333
(860) 287-1822
Grades: 12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in East Lyme, CT?
The top ranked public high schools in East Lyme, CT include East Lyme High School.
How many public high schools are located in East Lyme?
1 public high schools are located in East Lyme.
What is the racial composition of students in East Lyme?
East Lyme public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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