Orchard Hill School

Orchard Hill School serves 641 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in South Windsor, offering a strong elementary education with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1. With 45 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides personalized attention that contributes to impressive academic outcomes. The school excels academically, earning a 7.3 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #187 out of 996 Connecticut elementary schools, placing it in the 81st percentile statewide.

Students demonstrate solid proficiency in core subjects, with 79% meeting or exceeding standards in English Language Arts and Reading, and 73% achieving proficiency in Mathematics. These results reflect both the school's effective teaching practices and the supportive learning environment. Orchard Hill draws families from an affluent and educated community, where the median household income reaches $134,080 and 56% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The area's low poverty rate of 5.4% and median home values of $324,200 indicate a stable, invested community that values education. Located at 380 Foster Street, Orchard Hill School sits in South Windsor's large suburban setting, providing students with the benefits of both community connectivity and access to broader educational and cultural resources throughout the Connecticut Planning Region 1 area.