Cos Cob School

Cos Cob School serves 340 elementary students in grades K-5 with an impressive 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio, ensuring personalized attention from its 35 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public school has earned recognition as a strong academic performer, ranking 161st out of 996 Connecticut elementary schools and placing in the 84th percentile statewide with a 7.4 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating. Academically, Cos Cob School demonstrates solid achievement with 67% of students performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts and Reading, while 62% meet or exceed proficiency standards in Mathematics.

The school's 7.9 out of 10 academic score reflects its commitment to educational excellence. The school draws from an affluent and highly educated community where 71% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. With a median household income of $190,515 and median home values of $1,235,700, the neighborhood reflects substantial family investment in education.

The low 5.6% poverty rate among the ZIP code's 7,641 residents creates a stable environment that supports student learning. Located at 300 East Putnam Avenue, Cos Cob School sits in a large suburban setting that combines the benefits of small-town community feel with access to greater educational and cultural resources.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1, Cos Cob School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.