For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,039 students in the neighborhood of West Side, Stamford, CT.
The top ranked public schools in West Side are Stamford Charter School For Excellence and Westover School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Side, Stamford, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Stamford, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stamford Charter School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Schuyler Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 989-0000
Grades: PK-8
| 540 students
Rank: #22.
Westover School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
412 Stillwater Ave.
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4572
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-4572
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Stamford, CT?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Side, Stamford, CT include Stamford Charter School For Excellence and Westover School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Stamford?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Side, Stamford.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Side, Stamford?
the neighborhood of West Side, Stamford public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Connecticut public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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