7.7 avg / 10

Best Schools in Greenwich, Connecticut

16 schools · 8 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High · 5 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 9

Private: 7

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 7.7/10

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Use this page to compare every school in Greenwich by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Elementary · Greenwich School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Greenwich for 2026 are North Street School (9.5/10), Parkway School (9.4/10), and Glenville School (9.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 16 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Western Middle School

Rates 8.5/10 despite 41% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Greenwich schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Greenwich

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	North Street School	9.5 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	98th
2	Parkway School	9.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.0	97th
3	Glenville School	9.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.2	97th
4	Greenwich High School	8.7 / 10	High	-0.0	90th
5	Western Middle School	8.5 / 10	Middle	+0.5	86th
6	Eagle Hill School	8.4 / 10	Other	—	99th
7	Central Middle School	8.2 / 10	Middle	-0.6	81th
8	Julian Curtiss School	7.8 / 10	Elementary	-0.1	74th
9	Whitby School	7.6 / 10	Elementary	—	90th
10	New Lebanon School	7.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.1	69th

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Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 7.7/10
Median household income: $182,813
Median home value: $1,584,600
Bachelor's degree or higher: 69%
Avg commute: 29 min
Owner-occupied homes: 67%

How Greenwich compares

Connecticut rank

#24 of 130

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+1.4

above Connecticut avg (6.3)

Median household income

$183k

166% of Connecticut median

Schools in this city

16

About Schools in Greenwich, Connecticut

Greenwich, Connecticut is home to 16 schools, including 9 public schools and 7 private schools. The city's schools span 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 7.7 out of 10, schools in Greenwich perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Greenwich is North Street School with a composite score of 9.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Greenwich is served by 1 school district: Greenwich School District. These districts collectively serve 8,589 students.

Greenwich's community shows 69% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $182,813. The poverty rate in the area is 5.6%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by Level: All Levels (16) Elementary (8) Middle (2) High (1)

Filter by Type: All Types (16) Public (9) Private (7)

Filter by Rating: All Ratings (16) Academics (9) Growth (9) Resources (9)

Filter by ZIP: 06830 (11) 06831 (4)

Elementary Schools

8 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	North Street School 396 students · Pre-K–5th	396	Pre-K–5th	9.5
2	Parkway School 244 students · Kindergarten–5th	244	Kindergarten–5th	9.4
3	Glenville School 415 students · Kindergarten–5th	415	Kindergarten–5th	9.3
4	Julian Curtiss School 246 students · Pre-K–5th	246	Pre-K–5th	7.8
5	New Lebanon School 342 students · Pre-K–5th	342	Pre-K–5th	7.4
6	Hamilton Avenue School 298 students · Pre-K–5th	298	Pre-K–5th	7.0
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Whitby School Private 231 students · Pre-K–8th	231	Pre-K–8th	7.6
2	Greenwich Catholic School Private 296 students · Pre-K–8th	296	Pre-K–8th	5.6

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Western Middle School 611 students · 6th–8th	611	6th–8th	8.5
2	Central Middle School 503 students · 6th–8th	503	6th–8th	8.2

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Greenwich High School 2,633 students · 9th–12th	2,633	9th–12th	8.7

Other Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Eagle Hill School Private 46 students · Kindergarten–9th	46	Kindergarten–9th	8.4
2	The Greenwich Japanese School Private 114 students · 1st–9th	114	1st–9th	6.9
3	Greenwich Academy Private 792 students · Pre-K–12th	792	Pre-K–12th	6.7
4	Brunswick School Private 1,003 students · Pre-K–12th	1,003	Pre-K–12th	6.6
5	The Greenwich Country Day School Private 1,254 students · Pre-K–12th	1,254	Pre-K–12th	5.8

Schools in Greenwich

Greenwich, Connecticut · 16 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes

Median Income

$182,813

Median Home Value

$1,584,600

Median Rent

$2,899/mo

Population

39,575

College Educated

69%

Homeownership

67%

Avg Commute

29 min

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Community Profile

Greenwich has a median household income of $182,813. It is a well-educated community where 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,584,600, with a median rent of $2,899/month. The local poverty rate of 5.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Connecticut
Elementary: 8
Middle: 2
High: 1
Other: 5

Resources

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School District

Greenwich School District

15 schools · 8,589 students

Nearby Cities

Cos Cob (1 school)

2 mi

Riverside (4 schools)

3 mi

Old Greenwich (1 school)

4 mi

Stamford (37 schools)

5 mi

Darien (7 schools)

8 mi

New Canaan (7 schools)

Ridgefield (11 schools)

19 mi

Weston (4 schools)

17 mi

Westport (11 schools)

17 mi

Southport (2 schools)

19 mi

Redding (3 schools)

22 mi

Fairfield (24 schools)

21 mi

Danbury (27 schools)

26 mi

Other Major Cities in Connecticut

Top metros statewide by school count.

Hartford 53 schools New Haven 53 schools Bridgeport 52 schools Waterbury 39 schools West Hartford 28 schools

How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Greenwich, Connecticut

How many schools are in Greenwich, Connecticut?

Greenwich has 16 schools, including 9 public and 7 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Greenwich, Connecticut?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Greenwich is 7.7 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Greenwich, Connecticut?

The top-ranked school in Greenwich on MySchoolScout is North Street School with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best elementary school in Greenwich, Connecticut?

The top-ranked elementary school in Greenwich on MySchoolScout is North Street School with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best middle school in Greenwich, Connecticut?

The top-ranked middle school in Greenwich on MySchoolScout is Western Middle School with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What is the best high school in Greenwich, Connecticut?

The top-ranked high school in Greenwich on MySchoolScout is Greenwich High School with a composite score of 8.7/10.

How many school districts serve Greenwich, Connecticut?

Greenwich is served by 1 school district: Greenwich School District.

What is the education level in Greenwich, Connecticut?

According to Census data, 69% of adults in Greenwich have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Greenwich, Connecticut?

The median household income in Greenwich is approximately $182,813 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Greenwich, Connecticut?

Yes, Greenwich has 7 private schools alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is Eagle Hill School with a score of 8.4/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Greenwich, Connecticut?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Greenwich is 8.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Greenwich, Connecticut?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.