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Old Saybrook School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,026 students in Old Saybrook School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Old Saybrook School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
1,026 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
40,668 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Old Saybrook School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 197 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
47%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
16%
31%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
77%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,782 is higher than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,082 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,782
$26,157
Spending / Student
$31,082
$25,225
Best Old Saybrook School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kathleen E. Goodwin School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 Old Boston Post Rd.
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 395-3165
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 395-3165
Gr: PK-4 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Old Saybrook Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1111 Boston Post Rd.
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 395-3175
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 395-3175
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Old Saybrook Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 Sheffield St.
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 395-3168
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 395-3168
Gr: 5-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Old Saybrook School District?
Old Saybrook School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,026 students.
What is the rank of Old Saybrook School District?
Old Saybrook School District is ranked #70 out of 197 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Connecticut school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Old Saybrook School District?
77% of Old Saybrook School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Old Saybrook School District?
Old Saybrook School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Old Saybrook School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,082 is higher than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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