--- title: "Best Schools in Westport, CT: Public + Private Compared" description: "The Westport School District Is Ranked #1 in Connecticut but Which Schools Are the Best? 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Although the district as a whole is the highest-performing district, some schools in Westport rank higher than others. Which public and private schools in Westport are the best of the best?   ## Top Ranking Public Schools in Westport, Connecticut All Westport public schools use art instruction to enable students to develop higher-order thinking skills and creative problem-solving, practice self-discipline, and grow their ability to collaborate with others. What makes Westport schools unique is not only its academics, but its inclusion of art, with a virtual school art museum, theater program, and annual musical production.  The schools also celebrate musical talents by offering chorus, band, and orchestra programs with nearly 100% music program enrollment by 5th grade and beginning general music programs in PreK and K.  ### Greens Farms School [Niche](https://www.niche.com/k12/d/westport-school-district-ct/) grades Greens Farm School an A+ for its academics and teacher quality. It’s also the #3 best public elementary school of Connecticut’s 577 elementary schools, serving 410 students from K-5th grade. The student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.  Greens Farms School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores; with math proficiency in the top 5%, and reading proficiency in the top 5%. ### Coleytown Elementary School Niche graded Coleytown Elementary School with an A+ for its academics and teacher quality and is ranked #6 public elementary school in Connecticut of 577 schools. Coleytown Elementary serves 425 students from grade K through 5 with a student to teacher ratio of 12:1.  Coleytown Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores; with math proficiency in the top 5%, and reading proficiency in the top 5%. ### KING'S HIGHWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL King’s Highway Elementary School was graded A+ by Niche for its academics and quality teachers. It ranks #9 in the best public elementary schools in Connecticut. The school serves 450 students from K through 5th grade and has a student-teacher ratio of 11:1.  King's Highway Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores; with math proficiency in the top 5%, and reading proficiency in the top 10%. ### Long Lots School Long Lots School received an A+ from Niche for its academics and teacher quality. It also ranks at #10 in the best public elementary schools in Connecticut, serving 550 students from grade K through grade 5 with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1.  Long Lots School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores; with math proficiency in the top 10%, and reading proficiency in the top 10%. ### Saugatuck Elementary School Niche gives Saugatuck Elementary School a score of A+ for its great academic program and the quality of teachers. It’s also been ranked the #11 best public elementary school in Connecticut. The school serves 400 students from grades K-5 with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11:1.  Saugatuck Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores; with math proficiency in the top 10%, and reading proficiency in the top 5%. ### Bedford Middle School Niche scores Bedford Middle School with an A+ for its academics and teacher quality. The school ranks #3 best public middle schools of Connecticut’s 289 schools and #4 in having the best public middle school teachers. The school serves 1,200 students in 6th through 8th grade with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16:1.  Bedford Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores; with math proficiency in the top 5%, and reading proficiency in the top 10%. ### Staples High School Staples High School was given an A+ for excellent academics, teacher quality, college preparation, and clubs and activities. The high school serves 1,800 students from 9th through 12th grade and has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1.  Staples High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores; with math proficiency in the top 10%, and reading proficiency in the top 1%. They also boast a graduation rate of 99%.    ## Top Ranking Private Schools in Westport, Connecticut There are fewer top-ranked private schools in Westport, Connecticut, than public schools. However, the advantage private schools have are a lower student-to-teacher ratios, a special focus on curricula outside of standard academics, and higher academically-achieving teachers.  ### Greens Farms Academy Niche graded Greens Farms Academy with an A+ for its academics, college prep, teacher, and clubs and activities. It’s also ranked #9 in best high schools for STEM in Connecticut with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8:1 and serves 700 students from K through 12th grade.  The students participate in a service learning program and are mentored in courses like World Perspectives, STEAM, and Human Ecology and Sustainability. The waterfront campus has been home to the school since 1925.  ### Pierrepont School Pierrepont School has received an A+ from Niche for its academics, college prep, teachers, clubs and activities, and diversity. It’s #3 in all private schools in Connecticut, serving 150 students from K through 12th grade with a student-to-teacher ratio of only 3:1.  Pierrepont has the highest percentage of teachers with advanced degrees. The low ratio allows for the academic programs to be individualized and demanding curriculum.    ## Living Near Connecticut’s Best Schools Westport is a luxurious waterfront town that’s split through the middle by the Saugatuck River, providing spectacular views and recreation. 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