Stamford Charter School for Excellence vs Westover School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stamford Charter School for Excellence
Stamford · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
543 students
Westover School
Stamford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
624 students
| Measure | Stamford Charter School for Excellence Stamford, Connecticut | Westover School Stamford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #256 of 596 | #332 of 596 |
| National rank | #9145 of 50,301 | #17104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 543 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 543 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.6% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 28.6 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 48% |
| city | Stamford | Stamford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stamford Charter School for Excellence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 61.6).
- •Stamford Charter School for Excellence does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 48%).
- •Stamford Charter School for Excellence does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 59%).
- •Stamford Charter School for Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 60.1%).
- •Westover School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 28.6).
- •Westover School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 543.
- •Stamford Charter School for Excellence is a charter school while Westover School is a public 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 Stamford Charter School for Excellence better than Westover School?
On the Success Index (US), Stamford Charter School for Excellence ranks higher (73.2 vs 61.6 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 Stamford Charter School for Excellence and Westover School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Stamford and Stamford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Stamford Charter School for Excellence: 543. Westover School: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Stamford Charter School for Excellence and Westover School rank in Connecticut?
Stamford Charter School for Excellence is 256th of 596 and Westover School is 332nd of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).