For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,626 students in Westport, CT. The top-ranked public high school in Westport, CT is Staples High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westport, CT public high school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Connecticut public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Westport have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Connecticut public high schools.
Westport, CT public high school have a Graduation Rate of 99%, which is more than the Connecticut average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Staples High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Connecticut or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Westport, CT (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Staples High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
70 North Ave.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1210
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1210
Gr: 9-12 | 1,626 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Westport, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ces Segregated (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
65 Easton Road
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1710
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1710
Gr: 1-3 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Green's Farms Segregated (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
17 Morningside Drive South
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-3610
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-3610
Gr: 1-5 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
King's Highway Segregated (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
125 Post Road West
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1810
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1810
Gr: 1-5 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
65 Easton Rd.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1713
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-1713
Gr: PK | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Westport, CT?
The top-ranked public high schools in Westport, CT include Staples High School. Westport has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Connecticut.
How many public high schools are located in Westport?
1 public high schools are located in Westport.
What is the racial composition of students in Westport?
Westport public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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