Excellent
#117 of 990 schools in CT
Top 12% in state
Osborn Hill School
Elementary School · Fairfield School District · Fairfield, CT
A Fairfield School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
760 Stillson Rd., Fairfield, CT 06824
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Osborn Hill School score 72% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 72% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (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
4.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Osborn Hill 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,435/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fairfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$193,149
Median home value
$827,200
Median rent
$2,271/mo
College educated
77.2%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06824; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hunt Ridge Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Holland Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Jennings SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Mckinley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 470 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fairfield School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #10 of 16
- District spending per student
- $26,433NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Osborn Hill School is listed in Fairfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Osborn Hill School
Osborn Hill School is a public elementary school in Fairfield, CT, part of Fairfield School District, serving approximately 444 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #117 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Osborn Hill School
What grades does Osborn Hill School serve?
Osborn Hill School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Osborn Hill School?
Osborn Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osborn Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osborn Hill School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Osborn Hill School rank in CT?
Osborn Hill School ranks #117 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Osborn Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Osborn Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Osborn Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Osborn Hill School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Osborn Hill School a charter school?
No, Osborn Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Osborn Hill School a Title I school?
No, Osborn Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Osborn Hill School?
4.1% of students at Osborn Hill 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
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 2
- Phone
- (203) 255-8340
- Area population (ZIP 06824)
- 36,868
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 06824; 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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