Best Old Saybrook Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,028 students in Old Saybrook, CT (there are 3 private schools, serving 261 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Old Saybrook, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Old Saybrook, CT are Kathleen E. Goodwin School, Old Saybrook Senior High School and Old Saybrook Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Old Saybrook, CT public schools 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). Schools in Old Saybrook have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Old Saybrook, CT (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kathleen E. Goodwin School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
80 Old Boston Post Rd.
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 395-3165
Gr: PK-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Old Saybrook Senior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1111 Boston Post Rd.
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 395-3175
Gr: 9-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Old Saybrook Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
60 Sheffield St.
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 395-3168
Gr: 5-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Old Saybrook, CT?
The top-ranked public schools in Old Saybrook, CT include Kathleen E. Goodwin School, Old Saybrook Senior High School and Old Saybrook Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Old Saybrook?
3 public schools are located in Old Saybrook.
What percentage of students in Old Saybrook go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Old Saybrook are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Old Saybrook?
Old Saybrook public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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