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#27 of 202 private schools in CT

Top 13% of private schools

Christian Life Academy

Elementary School

133 JCT RD, Brookfield, CT 06804

Private

Enrollment

69

Student-Teacher

4.2:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#27 of 202

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Christian Life Academy

7.5/10

Elementary School in Brookfield · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Christian Life Academy

Christian Life Academy is a private elementary school in Brookfield, CT. Christian Life Academy serves approximately 69 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Christian Life Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #27 of 202 private schools in CT.

How it compares1.0 pts above CT schools
  • This school 7.5 · Very Good
  • CT avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 69 students, Christian Life 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 4.2:1 students to teachers, Christian Life Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Christian Life 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

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How Christian Life Academy compares to the 2 public schools in Brookfield, CT

Student-Teacher Ratio
4.2:1
This School
vs
12.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
69
This School
vs
731
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.5
This School
vs
6.4
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 55.1% vs 0%
Hispanic 21.7% vs 0%
Asian 7.2% vs 0%
Black 4.3% vs 0%
Christian Life Academy Brookfield Public Avg

All Schools in Brookfield

School Rating
Christian Life Academy (this school) 7.5
Whisconier Middle School 5.6
Brookfield High School 7.1

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)
A 9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 4.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.4 / 10
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School Day Length 6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,144
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 63%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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Enrollment 69
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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 55.1%
Hispanic 21.7%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 7.2%
Black 4.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

133 JCT RD, Brookfield, CT 06804

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Christian Life Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HUDSON COUNTRY MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 4.7 miles away, in nearby Danbury), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Great Plain School (rated 7.0/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Danbury), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Ralph M. T. Johnson School (rated 6.8/10, 4.9 miles away, in nearby Bethel), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Brookfield, see our Brookfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.0 mi
School Distance Rating
COUNTRY KIDS CLUB Brookfield 1.1 mi
Brookfield High School Brookfield 1.9 mi 7.1
Whisconier Middle School Brookfield 1.6 mi 5.6
Stadley Rough School Danbury 2.0 mi 3.9
THE GODDARD SCHOOL Brookfield 2.8 mi
ST GREGORY THE GREAT SCHOOL Danbury 2.6 mi 5.2
Great Plain School Danbury 2.9 mi 7.0
Broadview Middle School Danbury 3.9 mi 2.8
Shelter Rock School Danbury 4.3 mi 3.3
Hayestown Avenue School Danbury 3.8 mi 5.3
Henry Abbott Technical High School Danbury 3.9 mi 6.4
Ellsworth Avenue School Danbury 4.3 mi 4.2
HUDSON COUNTRY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Danbury 4.7 mi 8.1
Ralph M. T. Johnson School Bethel 4.9 mi 6.8
Anna H. Rockwell School Bethel 4.9 mi 5.2
DPS Early Childhood Center at Granville Danbury 4.5 mi 2.7
Bethel Middle School Bethel 5.1 mi 5.6
DPS Early Childhood Center Danbury 4.8 mi 4.2
Frank A. Berry School Bethel 5.2 mi 5.9
Pembroke School Danbury 4.0 mi 3.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 06804 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$142,826

Median Home Value

$452,300

Median Rent

$1,920/mo

Population

17,871

College Educated

53.8%

Homeownership

84.9%

Avg Commute

29 min

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Median Age

45.8

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BRIDGEPORT HOPE SCHOOL Bridgeport, CT 7.6
Lee H. Kellogg School Falls Village, CT 7.9
MATER SALVATORIS COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Stamford, CT 7.1
GRUMMAN HILL MONTESSORI ASSOC., INC. Wilton, CT 7.0
OAK GROVE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Mansfield, CT 6.9
FARMINGTON VALLEY ACADEMY MONTESSORI Avon, CT 6.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Christian Life Academy

What grades does Christian Life Academy serve?

Christian Life Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Christian Life Academy?

Christian Life Academy has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Christian Life Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Christian Life Academy is 4.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Christian Life Academy rank in CT?

Christian Life Academy ranks #27 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is Christian Life Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Christian Life Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Christian Life Academy a private school?

Yes, Christian Life Academy is a private coeducational school with a Pentecostal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Christian Life Academy a religious school?

Christian Life Academy has a Pentecostal religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
40 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
32 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
69
Gender Split
58% M / 42% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Pentecostal
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Fairfield County

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