Smith School

Smith School serves 345 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in West Hartford, Connecticut. This regular public elementary school maintains a favorable 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio with 33 full-time equivalent teachers, providing students with strong individualized attention. Academically, Smith School performs well above average, earning a 7.2 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #219 out of 996 Connecticut elementary schools, placing it in the 78th percentile statewide.

The school demonstrates solid student achievement with 62% of students scoring proficient or above in both English Language Arts and mathematics across all grade levels tested. The school draws from an educated and economically stable community in the 06119 ZIP code area, where 69% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $101,978. The neighborhood maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 9.3%, with median home values around $344,000, reflecting the area's desirability among families.

Located at 64 St. James Street, Smith School sits in the heart of West Hartford's small city environment, offering students access to both urban amenities and a close-knit community atmosphere that supports educational achievement and family engagement.