Best Schools in Westchester, CT
Westchester, CT has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 6,600 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in Westchester meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Westchester, CT
The top high schools in Westchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 08 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 819 Students
2. Bacon Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colchester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 672 Students
3. East Hampton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Hampton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 514 Students
4. Nathan Hale-ray High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Haddam School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 262 Students
Best Middle Schools in Westchester, CT
The top middle schools in Westchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William J. Johnston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colchester School District • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 477 Students
2. Nathan Hale-ray Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Haddam School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 378 Students
3. Rham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 08 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 369 Students
4. East Hampton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Hampton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 433 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Westchester, CT
The top elementary schools in Westchester, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elmer Thienes-mary Hall Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marlborough School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 456 Students
2. Jack Jackter Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colchester School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 444 Students
3. Memorial School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Hampton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 544 Students
4. Center School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Hampton School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 265 Students
5. East Haddam Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Haddam School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 337 Students
6. Colchester Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colchester School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 630 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Westchester, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Westchester, CT has a total population of 1,831 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 48% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Westchester, CT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Westchester, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.83 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Westchester, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Westchester, CT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Westchester, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Westchester, CT
How many schools are in Westchester, CT?
Westchester, CT has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,600 students in total.
How do schools in Westchester perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Westchester score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in Westchester meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Westchester?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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