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#201 of 202 private schools in CT
Assumption School
Elementary School · Ansonia, CT
A private elementary school in Ansonia, CT serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
51 N CLIFF ST, Ansonia, CT 06401
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CT.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CT
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Assumption School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,475/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,953
Median home value
$268,400
Median rent
$1,405/mo
College educated
22.9%
Homeownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Raiders UniversityEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK | 1.5 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Irving SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Prendergast SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 600 | Compare → |
| St Mary & St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 125 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Assumption School is listed in Ansonia, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Assumption School
Assumption School is a private elementary school in Ansonia, CT, serving approximately 165 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #201 of 202 private schools in CT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Assumption School
What grades does Assumption School serve?
Assumption School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Assumption School?
Assumption School has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Assumption School?
The student-teacher ratio at Assumption School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Assumption School rank in CT?
Assumption School ranks #201 of 202 private schools in CT.
What is Assumption School's MySchoolScout rating?
Assumption School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Assumption School a private school?
Yes, Assumption School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Assumption School a religious school?
Assumption School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 165
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 5.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Haven County
- Phone
- (203) 734-0855
- Area population (ZIP 06401)
- 19,160
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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