Ceci Maher

State Senator

Ceci Maher

Deputy President Pro Tempore

Working Together For Our Communities

August 19, 2025

SENATOR MAHER PROUD OF LOCAL EDUCATION AS FIVE OF TOP TEN, SEVEN OF TOP 13 HIGH SCHOOLS IN CONNECTICUT ARE WITHIN DISTRICT

Today, State Senator Ceci Maher (D-Wilton) was proud of educators, students and faculty across the region, as the US News and World Report Best High School rankings found five of the top ten high schools in Connecticut and seven of the top 13 were all located within the 26th Senate District.

New Canaan High School placed second statewide, with Weston High School, Darien High School, Wilton High School and Staples High School respectively following in the third, fourth, fifth and sixth-place spots. Ridgefield High School was not far behind in 12th place, with Redding’s Joel Barlow High School closely following in 13th.

“It’s no secret our schools are some of the best in the state, and US News and World Report is only reinforcing that in its latest rankings,” said Sen. Maher. “Our region is genuinely committed to academic excellence, and this is the result of strong focus and investment in the success of our students. These distinctions aren’t just for the schools themselves; they’re reflective of community-wide efforts to build a solid foundation for our future generations.”

The schools were all lauded for their high graduation rates, effective college readiness efforts, strong student performance on standardized exams and commitment to education. The US News and World Report methodology weighs college readiness efforts, proficiency and performance on state assessment tests, performance of underserved student populations, the breadth of high school seniors’ classes for college preparation, and overall graduation rates.

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