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#6 of 202 private schools in CT

Top 3% of private schools

Grace Academy Hartford

Middle School · Hartford, CT

A private middle school in Hartford, CT serving grades 5th – 8th.

Private

457 MAIN ST, Hartford, CT 06106

  • 5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
A9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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School Day Length10 hours
Annual Instructional Hours2,060
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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Diversity Index70%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C+3.8 / 10
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Enrollment53
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Grace Academy Hartford 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 96Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 83Excellent Transit
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,385/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hartford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$47,542

Median home value

$201,600

Median rent

$1,237/mo

College educated

16.6%

Homeownership

24.4%

Poverty rate

26.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black45.3%
Asian18.9%
Two or More18.9%
Hispanic17.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Capital Preparatory Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.8PK–120.7 mi533Compare →
Covenant Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated6–80.7 mi29Compare →
Academy of Computer Science and and Engineering Middle SchooEnrollment path unverified3.46–81.1 mi607Compare →
Jumoke AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.6PK–121.1 mi619Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Grace Academy Hartford is listed in Hartford, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Grace Academy Hartford

Grace Academy Hartford is a private middle school in Hartford, CT, serving approximately 53 students in grades 5th-8th with a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 202 private schools in CT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grace Academy Hartford

What grades does Grace Academy Hartford serve?

Grace Academy Hartford serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Grace Academy Hartford?

Grace Academy Hartford has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Academy Hartford?

The student-teacher ratio at Grace Academy Hartford is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Grace Academy Hartford rank in CT?

Grace Academy Hartford ranks #6 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is Grace Academy Hartford's MySchoolScout rating?

Grace Academy Hartford has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Grace Academy Hartford a private school?

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

Is Grace Academy Hartford a religious school?

Grace Academy Hartford has a Other Religious religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
53
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Other Religious
School Day
10 hours
Days Per Year
206 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Hartford County
Area population (ZIP 06106)
37,809
Area average commute
20.3 min
Area median age
32.9
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 06106; 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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