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King's Highway Elementary School

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King's Highway Elementary School ranks 52 nd of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

52^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 492 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Better than 89% of Connecticut elementary schools

Summary

King's Highway Elementary School is a K–5 school in Westport, CT, serving 451 students in one of Connecticut's strongest districts — the Westport School District, which ranks 10th out of 153 districts statewide. The school has historically been among the state's elite, earning 5-star ratings and 95th–99th percentile rankings from 2020–2021 through 2024–2025. However, the latest 2025–2026 data shows a notable shift: King's Highway Elementary School now ranks 52nd in Connecticut (89th percentile, 4 stars), placing it behind several Westport peers. The school serves a very economically advantaged population — only 3.77% of students qualify for free/reduced-price lunch — and enjoys strong resources, including roughly $21,500 in per-student spending and an 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

The ranking dip appears driven largely by early literacy. Only 64.1% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA in 2025–2026, well below the district average of 72.8% and trailing Saugatuck Elementary School (78.8%), Green's Farms School (77.6%), and Coleytown Elementary School (73.0%). The same cohort showed a similar reading weakness the prior year, pointing to an early-grade challenge. By contrast, upper-grade performance remains strong: 5th grade math proficiency reached 79.7%, exceeding the district average and outpacing Long Lots School (77.6%) and Coleytown (69.3%), while 5th grade science (76.7%) also topped district and state averages. Fourth-grade results were mixed — solid against some peers but behind Westport's top schools in both ELA and math.

Despite slipping within Westport, King's Highway remains far ahead of nearby Norwalk schools just a few miles away. In 5th grade math, its 79.7% proficiency dwarfs Naramake Elementary School (47.3%), Cranbury Elementary School (47.8%), Marvin Elementary School (43.8%), Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School (32.9%), and Tracey Magnet School (28.8%) — a divide that tracks the socioeconomic gap between the Norwalk School District and Westport. Chronic absenteeism is a bright spot at just 4.0%, better than every nearby school and far below the state rate of 16.4%. For parents, the takeaway is nuanced: King's Highway remains an excellent school by any statewide measure, but the recent decline in 3rd grade reading and subgroup rankings is worth a conversation — specifically, how the school plans to strengthen early literacy support and ensure all student groups thrive.

451

Students ?

11.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,918

Per pupil spending ?

3.8%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

98.7%

Kindergartners with all required vaccines (2025-26)

Exemptions: 0% (any vaccine)

125 Post Rd. West
Westport, CT 06880

(203) 341-1802

District: Westport School District

Students who attend King's Highway Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Staples High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.3%

Hispanic:

11.3%

Two or more races:

7.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 86th percentile in 2016 → 89th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (77% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Connecticut elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Near the bottom of Westport School District's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school77%

District avg78%

Connecticut avg51%

52^nd of 492

Connecticut public elementary schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From top 14% (2016) to top 11% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 5Elementary Schools in the Westport School District

10^th of 153Westport School District among Connecticut districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	86.8	52 of 492	89.4%	★★★★☆
2025	91.3	22 of 493	95.5%	★★★★★
2024	92.8	13 of 497	97.4%	★★★★★
2023	94.1	7 of 491	98.6%	★★★★★
2022	91.6	23 of 490	95.3%	★★★★★
2021	94.3	16 of 538	97.0%	★★★★★
2019	89.8	37 of 522	92.9%	★★★★★
2018	90.8	32 of 532	94.0%	★★★★★
2017	90.3	27 of 519	94.8%	★★★★★
2016	85.4	75 of 518	85.5%	★★★★☆
2015	89.6	34 of 551	93.8%	★★★★★
2013	81.6	69 of 557	87.6%	★★★★☆
2012	81.5	49 of 564	91.3%	★★★★★
2011	79.8	96 of 565	83.0%	★★★★☆
2010	79.9	90 of 579	84.5%	★★★★☆
2009	79.0	99 of 566	82.5%	★★★★☆
2008	81.1	70 of 565	87.6%	★★★★☆
2007	80.4	80 of 568	85.9%	★★★★☆
2006	81.6	76 of 570	86.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	83.7	29 of 228	87.3%	★★★★☆
2025	90.6	5 of 232	97.8%	★★★★★
2024	89.6	10 of 237	95.8%	★★★★★
2023	93.9	1 of 230	99.6%	★★★★★
2022	76.7	63 of 234	73.1%	★★★★☆
2021	93.0	20 of 455	95.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	78.0	46 of 234	80.3%	★★★★☆
2025	85.9	22 of 239	90.8%	★★★★★
2024	89.1	16 of 233	93.1%	★★★★★
2023	87.9	17 of 231	92.6%	★★★★★
2022	91.1	6 of 232	97.4%	★★★★★
2021	93.0	17 of 445	96.2%	★★★★★
2019	89.4	12 of 247	95.1%	★★★★★
2018	84.3	37 of 262	85.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2026	70.6	74 of 246	69.9%	★★★★☆
2025	87.2	10 of 248	96.0%	★★★★★
2024	89.9	12 of 250	95.2%	★★★★★
2023	92.2	3 of 262	98.9%	★★★★★
2022	83.6	25 of 252	90.1%	★★★★★
2021	89.4	16 of 327	95.1%	★★★★★
2019	78.3	53 of 295	82.0%	★★★★☆
2018	83.8	34 of 296	88.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)87th percentile~ school

Male (2026)80th percentile-9 vs school

White (2026)70th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Connecticut (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics79%+29 vs state

Science77%+24 vs state

English Language Arts75%+24 vs state

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by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, November 23, 2015

It is an amazing school. The teachers are wonderful! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, February 9, 2012

This school is amazing!!! We came from the private school system of NYC and the education, staff and attention to detail here rivals the most expensive private schools out there. The remodeling project is a bit atrocious, but the rest of the package is tops! Pair the school with the lovely town of Westport and you quickly see the allure of city dwellers moving out to this seaside town. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSS Science (2026)	SBAC English Language Arts (2026)			SBAC Mathematics (2026)			Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners with all required vaccines	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Total
King's Highway Elementary School	Public	K-5	125 Post Rd. West	Westport	06880	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Westport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 341-1802	451	41	11.1	3.8%	326 (72.3%)	11 (2.4%)	51 (11.3%)	28 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.5%)	86.8	52^nd of 492 public elementary schools	89.4%		91.3	22^nd of 493 public elementary schools	95.5%	30	76.7	64.1	80.0	78.4	79.7	78.6	79.7	98.7%	0%	$26,918
Saugatuck Elementary School	Public	K-5	170 Riverside Ave.	Westport	06880	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Westport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 221-2910	395	37	10.6	1.5%	302 (76.5%)	8 (2.0%)	37 (9.4%)	16 (4.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.8%)	91.4	24^th of 492 public elementary schools	95.1%		89.5	37^th of 493 public elementary schools	92.5%	13	525.0	78.8	87.1	81.6	80.0	88.2	2582.0	97.1%	0%	$29,269
Wolfpit Integrated Arts Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Starlight Drive	Norwalk	06851	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 899-2980	341	33	10.4	37.5%	118 (34.6%)	55 (16.1%)	128 (37.5%)	6 (1.8%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (8.2%)	50.2	254^th of 492 public elementary schools	48.4%		36.8	296^th of 493 public elementary schools	40.0%	42	50.0	54.0	42.9	53.6	66.7	51.0	42.9	98.6%	0%	$22,881
Naramake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16 King Street	Norwalk	06851	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 899-2900	358	29	12.5	50.8%	108 (30.2%)	38 (10.6%)	180 (50.3%)	17 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)	42.6	273^rd of 492 public elementary schools	44.5%		31	320^th of 493 public elementary schools	35.1%	47	56.4	42.6	39.7	52.7	57.4	39.7	47.3	100%	0%	$24,267
Green's Farms School	Public	K-5	17 Morningside Dr. South	Westport	06880	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Westport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 222-3610	460	40	11.3	2.6%	353 (76.7%)	8 (1.7%)	40 (8.7%)	24 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.4%)	91.1	29^th of 492 public elementary schools	94.1%		90	32^nd of 493 public elementary schools	93.5%	3	77.8	77.6	85.7	82.9	84.2	85.7	2591.0	94.2%	0%	$28,225
Cranbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10 Knowalot Lane	Norwalk	06851	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Norwalk School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 846-3600	410	32	13.0	36.1%	185 (45.1%)	33 (8.0%)	149 (36.3%)	19 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	22 (5.4%)	58.4	226^th of 492 public elementary schools	54.1%		49.2	254^th of 493 public elementary schools	48.5%	28	49.3	75.0	55.3	58.2	76.9	48.7	47.8	100%	0%	$24,662
Tracey Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	20 Camp Street	Norwalk	06851	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Norwalk School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(203) 899-2960	434	30	14.4	60.8%	72 (16.6%)	59 (13.6%)	263 (60.6%)	13 (3.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.8%)	25.9	350^th of 492 public elementary schools	28.9%		28.2	330^th of 493 public elementary schools	33.1%	20	497.0	29.4	41.1	53.3	20.0	47.9	28.8	100%	0%	$23,325
Long Lots School	Public	K-5	13 Hyde Ln.	Westport	06880	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Westport School District	No	No	No	No	(203) 341-1910	571	49	11.6	2.3%	432 (75.7%)	7 (1.2%)	47 (8.2%)	48 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.5%)	90.4	35^th of 492 public elementary schools	92.9%		89	40^th of 493 public elementary schools	91.9%	5	74.1	2485.0	83.0	83.5	85.9	83.0	77.6	98.8%	1.2%	$25,704
Coleytown Elementary School	Public	K-5	65 Easton Rd.	Westport	06880	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Westport School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 341-1710	461	41	11.3	2.2%	352 (76.4%)	9 (2.0%)	38 (8.2%)	25 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.0%)	83.9	77^th of 492 public elementary schools	84.3%		88.1	44^th of 493 public elementary schools	91.1%	33	516.0	73.0	77.1	81.8	68.9	72.3	69.3	100%	0%	$26,063
Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	75 Van Buren Avenue	Norwalk	06850	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Norwalk School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(203) 899-2870	457	38	12.0	64.6%	34 (7.4%)	60 (13.1%)	306 (67.0%)	34 (7.4%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.2%)	38.2	298^th of 492 public elementary schools	39.4%		18.2	379^th of 493 public elementary schools	23.1%	81	47.1	43.2	44.4	54.3	45.9	47.6	32.9	100%	0%	$23,226

Frequently Asked Questions about King's Highway Elementary School

Is King's Highway Elementary School a good school?

King's Highway Elementary School ranks 52^nd of 492 Connecticut elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of King's Highway Elementary School?

Students at King's Highway Elementary School are 72% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 2% African American.

How many students attend King's Highway Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 451 students attended King's Highway Elementary School.

What district is King's Highway Elementary School in?

Westport School District

What schools do graduates of King's Highway Elementary School attend?

Students who attend King's Highway Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Staples High School

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