Excellent
#9 of 990 schools in CT
Top 1% in state
North Mianus School
Elementary School · Greenwich School District · Riverside, CT
A Greenwich School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
309 Palmer Hill Rd., Riverside, CT 06878
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 86% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Mianus School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 84% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
2.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where North Mianus School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,899,000
Median rent
$2,367/mo
College educated
78.7%
Homeownership
83.8%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06878; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International School at DundeeEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Westover SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Stillmeadow SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 604 | Compare → |
| Cos Cob SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 340 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Greenwich School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #3 of 15
- District spending per student
- $31,488NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Mianus School is listed in Greenwich School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Mianus School
North Mianus School is a public elementary school in Riverside, CT, part of Greenwich School District, serving approximately 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #9 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Mianus School
What grades does North Mianus School serve?
North Mianus School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend North Mianus School?
North Mianus School has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Mianus School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Mianus School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Mianus School rank in CT?
North Mianus School ranks #9 of 990 schools in CT.
What is North Mianus School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Mianus School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at North Mianus School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Mianus School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Mianus School a charter school?
No, North Mianus School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Mianus School a Title I school?
No, North Mianus School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Mianus School?
2.3% of students at North Mianus School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 9
- Phone
- (203) 637-9730
- Area population (ZIP 06878)
- 8,446
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06878; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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