Saugatuck Elementary School

Saugatuck Elementary School serves 398 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Westport, Connecticut, consistently ranking among the state's top elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and placing 39th out of 996 Connecticut elementary schools, Saugatuck demonstrates exceptional academic performance that places it in the 96th percentile statewide. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.1 to 1 with 36 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom.

Academic achievement is particularly strong, with 81% of students scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and 73% meeting or exceeding proficiency standards in mathematics across all grade levels. Saugatuck Elementary operates within an affluent and highly educated community where 79% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood reflects significant economic prosperity, with a median household income of $242,574 and median home values of $1,206,500, while maintaining a low poverty rate of just 4.6%.

Located on Riverside Avenue in this large suburban area, Saugatuck Elementary benefits from being situated in one of Connecticut's most educationally supportive communities, where families prioritize academic excellence and have the resources to support their children's educational journey.