Top Rankings
Westport School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,207 students in Westport School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Westport School District have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 51% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Westport School District are Green's Farms School, Staples High School and Coleytown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Westport School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Connecticut.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,001 Schools
# Students
5,207 Students
496,954 Students
# Teachers
464 Teachers
40,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Westport School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 196 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 198 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
51%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.66
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,260 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
344 Students
25,944 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
373 Students
142,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
29%
# Black Students
117 Students
61,808 Students
% Black Students
2%
13%
# White Students
4,026 Students
243,438 Students
% White Students
77%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
494 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
344 Students
21,235 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
13,605
# Students in K Grade:
393
35,395
# Students in 1st Grade:
385
33,504
# Students in 2nd Grade:
369
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
382
35,342
# Students in 4th Grade:
409
35,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
366
36,351
# Students in 6th Grade:
419
36,780
# Students in 7th Grade:
369
37,886
# Students in 8th Grade:
401
38,799
# Students in 9th Grade:
409
43,474
# Students in 10th Grade:
416
39,414
# Students in 11th Grade:
436
37,413
# Students in 12th Grade:
453
37,541
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,396 is higher than the state median of $25,998. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,676 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$148 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$149 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,396
$25,998
Spending / Student
$28,676
$25,071
Best Westport School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green's Farms School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17 Morningside Dr. South
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 222-3610
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 222-3610
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Staples High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
70 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1210
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1210
Grades: 9-12
| 1,714 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Coleytown Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
65 Easton Rd.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1710
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1710
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
King's Highway Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
125 Post Rd. West
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1802
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1802
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #55.
Long Lots School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13 Hyde Ln.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1910
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1910
Grades: K-5
| 566 students
Rank: #66.
Bedford Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
88 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1510
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1510
Grades: 6-8
| 758 students
Rank: #77.
Saugatuck Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
170 Riverside Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 221-2910
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 221-2910
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #88.
Coleytown Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1610
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1610
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westport School District?
Westport School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,207 students.
What is the rank of Westport School District?
Westport School District is ranked #2 out of 196 school districts in Connecticut (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Westport School District?
77% of Westport School District students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westport School District?
Westport School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Westport School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,676 is higher than the state median of $25,071. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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