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#86 of 202 private schools in CT
Top 42% of private schools
Carver Academy
Elementary School
350 HIGH HILL RD, Wallingford, CT 06492
Enrollment
53
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 7th
Enrollment
53
Student-Teacher
8.2:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 7th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Connecticut private schools
#86 of 202
In Wallingford
#3 of 6
public schools
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About Carver Academy
Carver Academy is a private elementary school in Wallingford, CT. Carver Academy serves approximately 53 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-7th, and has a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Carver Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #86 of 202 private schools in CT.
- This school 6.5 · Average
- CT avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 53 students, Carver Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.2:1 students to teachers, Carver Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Carver Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Carver Academy compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Wallingford, CT
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Carver Academy (this school) | 6.5 |
| Rock Hill School | 6.3 |
| Moses Y. Beach School | 8.8 |
| James H. Moran Middle School | 4.7 |
| Highland School | 9.0 |
| Parker Farms School | 6.6 |
| Dag Hammarskjold Middle School | 4.0 |
| Evarts C. Stevens School | 8.7 |
| Cook Hill School | 9.3 |
| Pond Hill School | 6.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
350 HIGH HILL RD, Wallingford, CT 06492
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Carver Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Israel Putnam School (rated 7.3/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Meriden), which scores slightly higher. Another option is John Lyman School (rated 7.1/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Middlefield), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Thomas Hooker School (rated 7.1/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Meriden), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Wallingford, see our Wallingford schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MELIORA ACADEMY Meriden | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| John Lyman School Middlefield | 2.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Thomas Hooker School Meriden | 2.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Francis T. Maloney High School Meriden | 2.6 mi | 6.5 |
| YESHIVA GEDOLAH OF WATERBURY- MESIVTA DURHAM Durham | 2.5 mi | 4.0 |
| Nathan Hale School Meriden | 3.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Roger Sherman School Meriden | 3.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Israel Putnam School Meriden | 3.1 mi | 7.3 |
| MIDSTATE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Meriden | 3.2 mi | 7.0 |
| Rock Hill School Wallingford | 3.5 mi | 6.3 |
| HIGH ROAD SCHOOL OF WALLINGFORD-HS Wallingford | 3.2 mi | 5.6 |
| Frederick Brewster School Durham | 3.3 mi | 6.5 |
| B.E.S.T. ACADEMY Walenford | 3.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Casimir Pulaski School Meriden | 3.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Washington Middle School Meriden | 4.0 mi | 6.3 |
| Edison Middle School Meriden | 4.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Middlefield Memorial School Middlefield | 3.5 mi | 6.2 |
| THE INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL Middlefield | 3.4 mi | 7.1 |
| BENHAVEN ACADEMY Wallingford | 3.4 mi | 5.0 |
| BENHAVEN SCHOOL Wallingford | 3.8 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 06492 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$101,757
Median Home Value
$328,400
Median Rent
$1,346/mo
Population
44,099
College Educated
39%
Homeownership
72.3%
Avg Commute
24.1 min
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Median Age
43.8
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|---|---|
| THE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL Stamford, CT | 6.4 |
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| FARMINGTON VALLEY ACADEMY MONTESSORI Avon, CT | 6.7 |
| THE CHILDREN'S TREE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Old Saybrook, CT | 6.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carver Academy
What grades does Carver Academy serve?
Carver Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Carver Academy?
Carver Academy has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carver Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Carver Academy is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Carver Academy rank in CT?
Carver Academy ranks #86 of 202 private schools in CT.
What is Carver Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Carver Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Carver Academy a private school?
Yes, Carver Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Carver Academy a religious school?
Carver Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 53
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 182 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Haven County
- Phone
- (203) 626-9794
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