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#84 of 202 private schools in CT

Top 41% of private schools

Choate Rosemary Hall

High School

333 CHRISTIAN ST, Wallingford, CT 64923

Private

Enrollment

868

Student-Teacher

7.1:1

Score

6.5

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Connecticut private schools

#84 of 202

In Wallingford

#2 of 6

public schools

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Choate Rosemary Hall

6.5/10

High School in Wallingford · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Choate Rosemary Hall

Choate Rosemary Hall is a private high school in Wallingford, CT. Choate Rosemary Hall serves approximately 868 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Choate Rosemary Hall has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 202 private schools in CT.

How it compares0.4 pts above CT schools
  • This school 6.5 · Average
  • CT avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

At 7.1:1 students to teachers, Choate Rosemary Hall sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Choate Rosemary Hall 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

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How Choate Rosemary Hall compares to the 11 public schools in Wallingford, CT

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
This School
vs
11:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
868
This School
vs
445
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.5
This School
vs
6.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 54.5% vs 0%
Asian 21.8% vs 0%
Black 9.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 6.3% vs 0%
Choate Rosemary Hall Wallingford Public Avg

All Schools in Wallingford

School Rating
Choate Rosemary Hall (this school) 6.5
Moses Y. Beach School 8.8
Rock Hill School 6.3
Lyman Hall High School 6.2
Parker Farms School 6.6
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School 4.0
Evarts C. Stevens School 8.7
James H. Moran Middle School 4.7
Mark T. Sheehan High School 6.6
Cook Hill School 9.3
Highland School 9.0
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

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.8 / 10
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School Day Length 7.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,124.2
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 64%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.7 / 10
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Enrollment 868
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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)

White 54.5%
Asian 21.8%
Black 9.3%
Two or More 7.9%
Hispanic 6.3%
Native American 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

333 CHRISTIAN ST, Wallingford, CT 64923

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Choate Rosemary Hall may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Mark T. Sheehan High School (rated 6.6/10, 2.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Lyman Hall High School (rated 6.2/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, BENHAVEN ACADEMY (rated 5.0/10, 1.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Wallingford, see our Wallingford schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Moses Y. Beach School Wallingford 0.2 mi 8.8
HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL Wallingford 0.4 mi 5.5
HIGH ROAD SCHOOL OF WALLINGFORD-HS Wallingford 1.2 mi 5.6
B.E.S.T. ACADEMY Walenford 1.3 mi 5.9
BENHAVEN SCHOOL Wallingford 1.3 mi 7.6
Lyman Hall High School Wallingford 1.4 mi 6.2
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School Wallingford 1.7 mi 4.0
Evarts C. Stevens School Wallingford 1.7 mi 8.7
Rock Hill School Wallingford 1.3 mi 6.3
BENHAVEN ACADEMY Wallingford 1.8 mi 5.0
Parker Farms School Wallingford 1.6 mi 6.6
James H. Moran Middle School Wallingford 2.1 mi 4.7
Mary G. Fritz Elementary School of Yalesville Yalesville 2.3 mi 7.0
Mark T. Sheehan High School Wallingford 2.2 mi 6.6
Highland School Wallingford 2.5 mi 9.0
Pond Hill School Wallingford 2.7 mi 6.2
Cook Hill School Wallingford 2.3 mi 9.3
Hanover School Meriden 4.3 mi 7.7
MELIORA ACADEMY Meriden 4.0 mi 6.2
Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School North Haven 4.4 mi 3.2

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Cromwell High School Cromwell, CT 6.5
Lewis S. Mills High School Burlington, CT 6.5
Bacon Academy Colchester, CT 6.4
Ella T. Grasso Technical High School Groton, CT 6.4
Henry Abbott Technical High School Danbury, CT 6.4
Mark T. Sheehan High School Wallingford, CT 6.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Choate Rosemary Hall

What grades does Choate Rosemary Hall serve?

Choate Rosemary Hall serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Choate Rosemary Hall?

Choate Rosemary Hall has an enrollment of approximately 868 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Choate Rosemary Hall?

The student-teacher ratio at Choate Rosemary Hall is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Choate Rosemary Hall rank in CT?

Choate Rosemary Hall ranks #84 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is Choate Rosemary Hall's MySchoolScout rating?

Choate Rosemary Hall 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 Choate Rosemary Hall a private school?

Yes, Choate Rosemary Hall is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Choate Rosemary Hall a religious school?

No, Choate Rosemary Hall is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
63 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
37 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
868
Gender Split
42% M / 58% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
122
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7.3 hours
Days Per Year
154 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
New Haven County

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