Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Old Greenwich School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: The Old Greenwich School serves the southeast part of Old Greenwich, CT, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old Greenwich School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Old Greenwich School's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
385 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1902
School Rankings
Old Greenwich School ranks within the top 1% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Greenwich School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 939 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
50%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
84%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Greenwich School's ranking?
Old Greenwich School is ranked #9 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Old Greenwich School often compared to?
Old Greenwich Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside School, International School At Dundee, North Mianus School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Old Greenwich School?
385 students attend Old Greenwich School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Old Greenwich School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Old Greenwich School?
Old Greenwich School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Old Greenwich School offer ?
Old Greenwich School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Old Greenwich School part of?
Old Greenwich School is part of Greenwich School District.
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