Head O'meadow Elementary School

Head O'Meadow Elementary School serves 319 students in kindergarten through fourth grade in Newtown, Connecticut. It earns an Exceptional rating, with a composite score of 9.0 out of 10, an academic score of 9.0, and a growth score of 9.4. That growth figure tracks year-over-year student progress independent of starting ability — a 9.4 means students here are consistently advancing at an exceptional rate, not just performing well on a single snapshot.

The rankings confirm it. Head O'Meadow places 36th out of 990 public schools in Connecticut, outperforming 96% of schools statewide. Among elementary schools specifically, it ranks 31st out of 595, landing in the top 6% of that peer group.

Within Newtown, it holds the top spot among all five public schools. At 11.8 students per teacher, class sizes remain small through the early grades, keeping instruction accessible during the years when foundational skills are built and academic habits form. Head O'Meadow is a regular public school with no selective admissions.

The scores reflect the full enrolled population — every student the school serves.

Located in a rural area, Head O'meadow Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.