Hart School vs Stamford Charter School for Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 520 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hart School
Stamford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
566 students
Stamford Charter School for Excellence
Stamford · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
543 students
| Measure | Hart School Stamford, Connecticut | Stamford Charter School for Excellence Stamford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #339 of 596 | #256 of 596 |
| National rank | #17653 of 50,301 | #9145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 566 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 28.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 97.5% |
| city | Stamford | Stamford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stamford Charter School for Excellence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 60.8).
- •Stamford Charter School for Excellence does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 56%).
- •Stamford Charter School for Excellence does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 53%).
- •Stamford Charter School for Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 56.7%).
- •Hart School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 28.6).
- •Hart School is the larger school with 566 students compared with 543.
- •Hart School is a public school while Stamford Charter School for Excellence is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hart School better than Stamford Charter School for Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Stamford Charter School for Excellence ranks higher (73.2 vs 60.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hart School and Stamford Charter School for Excellence?
About 520 m in a straight line, between Stamford and Stamford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hart School: 566. Stamford Charter School for Excellence: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hart School and Stamford Charter School for Excellence rank in Connecticut?
Hart School is 339th of 596 and Stamford Charter School for Excellence is 256th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).