Bugbee School

Bugbee School is a public elementary school in West Hartford, Connecticut, serving 365 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It earns a composite score of 9.0 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — anchored by near-perfect subscores in academics (9.8) and student growth (9.8). Few schools in the state match that combination.

The numbers put Bugbee in rare company statewide. It ranks 39th among 990 public schools in Connecticut, outperforming 96% of schools across the state. Among elementary schools specifically, it places 34th out of 595 — a narrow tier that reflects both strong baseline achievement and consistent year-over-year growth.

Within West Hartford itself, Bugbee holds the second spot out of 17 public schools, making it a standout option in an already competitive district. At 13.0 students per teacher, class sizes stay manageable — a ratio that supports the kind of instructional attention those growth scores suggest. Bugbee is a regular public school with no selective admissions, meaning access to this level of performance is open to all students zoned to attend.

For families comparing elementary options in Connecticut, Bugbee's sustained academic results and top-tier growth trajectory make it one of the strongest public choices in the state.