Best Schools in Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT
Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT has 193 public schools (24 high, 30 middle, 119 elementary) serving 103,299 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Western Connecticut Planning Region meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The top high schools in Western Connecticut Planning Region, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Canaan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Canaan School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1294 Students
2. Weston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weston School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 722 Students
3. Wilton High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1231 Students
4. Darien High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darien School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1415 Students
5. Ridgefield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1474 Students
6. Staples High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westport School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students
7. Greenwich High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwich School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2668 Students
8. Joel Barlow High School
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Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 09 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 768 Students
9. Shepaug Valley School
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Projected Test Scores
Regional School District 12 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 494 Students
10. Newtown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newtown School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1325 Students
Best Middle Schools in Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The top middle schools in Western Connecticut Planning Region, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Saxe Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Canaan School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1315 Students
2. Middlesex Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darien School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1068 Students
3. Middlebrook School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
4. Bedford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westport School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 729 Students
5. Eastern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwich School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 784 Students
6. Coleytown Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Westport School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 464 Students
7. East Ridge Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 495 Students
8. John Read Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Redding School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 350 Students
9. Weston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weston School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
10. Scotts Ridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 525 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT
The top elementary schools in Western Connecticut Planning Region, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Canaan School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 507 Students
2. Riverside School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwich School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
3. West School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Canaan School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 483 Students
4. Ox Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darien School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students
5. Scotland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgefield School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 341 Students
6. East School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Canaan School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 550 Students
7. Tokeneke Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darien School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students
8. Green's Farms School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westport School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
9. North Mianus School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenwich School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 492 Students
10. King's Highway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Westport School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 449 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT has a total population of 620,549 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Western Connecticut Planning Region, 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 Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Western Connecticut Planning Region, 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 Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT
How many schools are in Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT?
Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT has 193 public schools: 24 high schools, 30 middle schools and 119 elementary schools, serving 103,299 students in total.
How do schools in Western Connecticut Planning Region perform on state tests?
On average, 193 schools in Western Connecticut Planning Region score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Western Connecticut Planning Region meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Western Connecticut Planning Region?
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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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations