Mill Hill School

635 Mill Hill Terrace
Southport, CT 06890
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mill Hill School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 5% in CT
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mill Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Mill Hill School's student population of 402 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
402 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Mill Hill School ranks within the top 5% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mill Hill School is 0.34, 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)
#38 out of 939 schools
(Top 5%)
75-79%
41%
80-84%
50%
60-69%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
7%
31%
Black
1%
12%
White
81%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.34
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mill Hill School's ranking?
Mill Hill School is ranked #38 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Mill Hill School?
402 students attend Mill Hill School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Mill Hill School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mill Hill School?
Mill Hill School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mill Hill School offer ?
Mill Hill School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mill Hill School part of?
Mill Hill School is part of Fairfield School District.

School Reviews

2   4/20/2021
Leadership is lacking. There is no reason this school Should be rated lower than nearby schools.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Southport
3   2/25/2017
Both my sons went and all i can say is that theres no better school
- Posted by Parent - Ashley

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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