Old Greenwich School
Tel:
(203) 637-0150
Old Greenwich School serves 469 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Old Greenwich School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Old Greenwich School places among the top 20% of public schools 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 10%)
School Overview
Old Greenwich School's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2004) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 469 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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School Comparison
Old Greenwich School is ranked within the top 5% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Old Greenwich School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #28 out of 951 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 25% |
| Black | n/a | 13% |
| White | 77% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Greenwich School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Old Greenwich School is Greenwich High School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Eastern Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Riverside School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Riverside Riverside School Grades: K-5 | 471 students
0.7 miles
90 Hendrie Ave.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-1440 0.7 K-5 471 - Riverside Eastern Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 842 students
0.9 miles
51 Hendrie Ave.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-1744 0.9 6-8 842 - Cos Cob Cos Cob School Grades: K-5 | 434 students
1.6 miles
300 East Putnam Ave.
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 869-4670 1.6 K-5 434 - Riverside International School At Dundee Grades: K-5 | 365 students
1.6 miles
55 Florence Rd.
Riverside, CT 06878
(203) 637-3800 1.6 K-5 365 - Stamford Stamford Charter School For Excellence Charter School
Grades: PK-3 | 273 students
1.9 miles
1 Schuyler Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000 1.9 PK-3 273
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