Summary:
Zip code 06475, covering Old Saybrook, Connecticut, is served by three schools in the Old Saybrook School District: Kathleen E. Goodwin School (PK–4), Old Saybrook Middle School (5–8), and Old Saybrook Senior High School (9–12), with a combined enrollment of 1,028 students. The district ranks 64th out of 153 Connecticut districts with a 3-star rating, though individual school performance varies significantly.
Old Saybrook Middle School is the clear standout, ranking 30th out of 258 Connecticut middle schools (88th percentile, 4 stars) and improving steadily over the past three years. Its ELA scores at every grade level far exceed state averages, with 6th grade a particular sweet spot at 78.1% proficiency in both ELA and math. Kathleen E. Goodwin School is on an upward trajectory, jumping from the 50th to 67th percentile in state ranking, with 3rd grade math proficiency soaring from 46.4% to 75.8%. However, 4th grade math remains below the state average at 49.1%. Old Saybrook Senior High School is the concern, dropping from 35th to 57th in state ranking with significant declines in SAT ELA, math, and science proficiency, though its 94.3% graduation rate remains above the state average.
All three schools benefit from excellent student-to-teacher ratios between 8.2 and 9.6 and high per-student spending around $20,000–$22,000. The district's chronic absenteeism rate of 5.7% is dramatically below the state average of 16.4%, indicating strong student engagement. About 22–25% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch, reflecting a generally middle-income population. Overall, this is a small, well-resourced district where the middle school shines, the elementary school is improving quickly, and the high school, while still above average in ELA, bears watching after a year of declines.
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