Live Oaks School

575 Merwin Ave.
Milford, CT 06460
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Live Oaks School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Live Oaks School's student population of 272 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
272 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

Live Oaks School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Live Oaks School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#511 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35-39%
41%
50-54%
50%
60-69%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
12%
32%
Black
2%
12%
White
70%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
(22-23)
12.9%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Live Oaks School's ranking?
Live Oaks School is ranked #511 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Live Oaks School often compared to?
Live Oaks Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orchard Hills School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Live Oaks School?
272 students attend Live Oaks School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Live Oaks School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Live Oaks School?
Live Oaks School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Live Oaks School offer ?
Live Oaks School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Live Oaks School part of?
Live Oaks School is part of Milford School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 272 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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