LPN Programs in Connecticut

If you are interested in enrolling in LPN program in Connecticut, here is a review of two schools that offer LPN program. At the moment there are 23 approved LPN programs in Connecticut.

Eli Whitney Vocational Technical School

This school offers the LPN program in a tiered classroom and a smart board for interactive learning.  Its 1,250 sq ft lab houses nine computers with internet and various programs that enhance learning. There are also beds with mannequins for nursing skill practice.

 Porter and Chester Institute

In as little as 12 months, a student can finish the school’s Practical Nursing program.  

The Porter and Chester Institute boasts of small class sizes which gives the advantage of better instructor-student interaction. Every PCI campus also has full-time Graduate Employment Specialists. These people are dedicated in helping LPN graduates find the most suitable jobs for them.

Practical Nursing classes are from 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. while clinical days are from 8:00 A.M. through 3:00 P.M.

Branford, Enfield, Stratford, Rocky Hill and Watertown campuses offer this program to admitted applicants.

 

Where possible, we include NCLEX pass rates data for each campus. The average pass rates are calculated using the last 3 years of data. The average scores are then used in our annual RN/PN rankings. You can read more about it here. You can also view this year's rankings for Connecticut here.

Updated: February 28, 2026

Lincoln Technical Institute

Lincoln Technical Institute offers LPN programs at 2 campuses in Connecticut.

Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain

Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain

New Britain, CT
Private
2-year

Accreditations

Accrediting Commission of Care...

Programs Offered

LPN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-PN pass rate
96.8%
PN rank (2024)
#1
PN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton

Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton

Shelton, CT
Private
2-year

Accreditations

Accrediting Commission of Care...

Programs Offered

LPN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-PN pass rate
95.2%
PN rank (2024)
#2
PN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend

Porter and Chester Institute

Porter and Chester Institute offers LPN programs at 4 campuses in Connecticut.

Porter & Chester Institute

Porter & Chester Institute

Bridgeport, CT
Private
Less than 2-year

Accreditations

Accrediting Commission of Care...

Programs Offered

LPN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-PN pass rate
44.2%
PN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden

Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden

Hamden, CT
Private
Less than 2-year

Accreditations

Accrediting Commission of Care...

Programs Offered

LPN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-PN pass rate
75.8%
PN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Porter and Chester Institute

Porter and Chester Institute

Enfield, CT
Private
Less than 2-year

Programs Offered

LPN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-PN pass rate
83.8%
PN rank (2024)
#3
PN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Porter and Chester Institute

Porter and Chester Institute

Waterbury, CT
Private
Less than 2-year

Programs Offered

LPN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-PN pass rate
80.5%
PN rank (2024)
#4
PN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Gateway Community College

Gateway Community College

New Haven, CT
Public
2-year

Accreditations

ACEN New England Association of Sch...

Programs Offered

LPN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
98.2%
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend

Goodwin University

Goodwin University offers LPN programs at 2 campuses in Connecticut.

Goodwin University

Goodwin University

Bridgeport, CT
Private
4-year

Programs Offered

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX data not available for this campus.
Goodwin University

Goodwin University

East Hartford, CT
Private
4-year

Accreditations

ACEN CCNE New England Association of Sch...

Programs Offered

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX-RN pass rate
86.8%
RN NCLEX Pass Rate Trend
Windham Technical High School

Windham Technical High School

Willimantic, CT
Public
Less than 2-year

Accreditations

New England Association of Sch...

Programs Offered

LPN

NCLEX Stats

NCLEX data not available for this campus.