Very Good
#46 of 202 private schools in CT
Top 22% of private schools
East Shoreline Catholic Academy
Elementary School
62 CEDAR ST, Branford, CT 06405
Enrollment
181
Student-Teacher
9.1:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
181
Student-Teacher
9.1:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Connecticut private schools
#46 of 202
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East Shoreline Catholic Academy
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About East Shoreline Catholic Academy
East Shoreline Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Branford, CT. East Shoreline Catholic Academy serves approximately 181 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. East Shoreline Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 202 private schools in CT.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- CT avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 181 students, East Shoreline Catholic 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 9.1:1 students to teachers, East Shoreline Catholic Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
East Shoreline Catholic 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 East Shoreline Catholic Academy compares to the 5 public schools in Branford, CT
Student Demographics
All Schools in Branford
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| East Shoreline Catholic Academy (this school) | 7.1 |
| John B. Sliney School | 7.3 |
| Mary T. Murphy School | 8.0 |
| Branford High School | 6.1 |
| Mary R. Tisko School | 6.3 |
| Francis Walsh Intermediate School | 6.4 |
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
62 CEDAR ST, Branford, CT 06405
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering East Shoreline Catholic Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Jerome Harrison School (rated 9.4/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby North Branford), which scores notably higher. Another option is Deer Run School (rated 8.1/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby East Haven), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Mary T. Murphy School (rated 8.0/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Branford, see our Branford schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| John B. Sliney School Branford | 0.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Mary T. Murphy School Branford | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| Branford High School Branford | 0.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Mary R. Tisko School Branford | 1.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Francis Walsh Intermediate School Branford | 1.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Jerome Harrison School North Branford | 3.1 mi | 9.4 |
| Deer Run School East Haven | 3.2 mi | 8.1 |
| East Haven High School East Haven | 3.3 mi | 3.6 |
| Joseph Melillo Middle School East Haven | 2.6 mi | 4.6 |
| North Branford Intermediate School North Branford | 3.6 mi | 6.0 |
| North Branford High School North Branford | 3.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Grove J. Tuttle School East Haven | 3.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Carbone School/East Haven Academy East Haven | 3.2 mi | 4.1 |
| Dominick H. Ferrara School East Haven | 4.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Overbrook Early Learning Center East Haven | 3.3 mi | 2.6 |
| Momauguin School East Haven | 3.8 mi | 7.1 |
| CELC MIDDLE SCHOOL Branford | 3.5 mi | — |
| Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School New Haven | 4.1 mi | 2.9 |
| Benjamin Jepson Magnet School New Haven | 3.9 mi | 4.8 |
| ALL NATIONS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY New Haven | 4.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 06405 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$97,223
Median Home Value
$388,300
Median Rent
$1,529/mo
Population
28,090
College Educated
49.5%
Homeownership
66.8%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Median Age
54.4
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|---|---|
| Chaplin Elementary School Chaplin, CT | 7.1 |
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| THE INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL Middlefield, CT | 7.1 |
| MacDonough School Middletown, CT | 7.2 |
| WASHINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL New Preston, CT | 7.2 |
| R. Dudley Seymour School East Granby, CT | 6.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about East Shoreline Catholic Academy
What grades does East Shoreline Catholic Academy serve?
East Shoreline Catholic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend East Shoreline Catholic Academy?
East Shoreline Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Shoreline Catholic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East Shoreline Catholic Academy is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does East Shoreline Catholic Academy rank in CT?
East Shoreline Catholic Academy ranks #46 of 202 private schools in CT.
What is East Shoreline Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
East Shoreline Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is East Shoreline Catholic Academy a private school?
Yes, East Shoreline Catholic Academy 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 East Shoreline Catholic Academy a religious school?
East Shoreline Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 181
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- New Haven County
- Phone
- (203) 488-8386
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