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Great Beginnings
Elementary School
195 E ST, Plainville, CT 06062
Enrollment
7
Student-Teacher
5:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
7
Student-Teacher
5:1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Great Beginnings
Elementary School in Plainville · grades Pre-K – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Great Beginnings
Great Beginnings is a private elementary school in Plainville, CT. Great Beginnings serves approximately 7 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 7 students, Great Beginnings 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 5:1 students to teachers, Great Beginnings sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Great Beginnings 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 Great Beginnings compares to the 5 public schools in Plainville, CT
Student Demographics
All Schools in Plainville
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Great Beginnings (this school) | — |
| Plainville High School | 5.2 |
| Linden Street School | 6.0 |
| Frank T. Wheeler School | 6.3 |
| Middle School of Plainville | 5.3 |
| Louis Toffolon School | 7.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 7 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Address
- 195 E ST, Plainville, CT 06062
- Phone
- (860) 747-1679
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CT aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
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
195 E ST, Plainville, CT 06062
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Great Beginnings may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ellen P. Hubbell School (rated 7.9/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Bristol). Another option is Flanders Elementary School (rated 7.9/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Southington). Additionally, Louis Toffolon School (rated 7.8/10, 2.0 miles away). For more schools in Plainville, see our Plainville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Plainville High School Plainville | 0.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Linden Street School Plainville | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| R. E. Thalberg Elementary School Southington | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| Frank T. Wheeler School Plainville | 1.7 mi | 6.3 |
| Middle School of Plainville Plainville | 1.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Greene-Hills School Bristol | 1.6 mi | 5.6 |
| Louis Toffolon School Plainville | 2.0 mi | 7.8 |
| ST MATTHEW SCHOOL Bristol | 2.1 mi | 5.1 |
| Southington High School Southington | 3.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Ellen P. Hubbell School Bristol | 2.5 mi | 7.9 |
| CENTRAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Southington | 2.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Mountain View School Bristol | 2.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Flanders Elementary School Southington | 3.3 mi | 7.9 |
| West Woods Upper Elementary School Farmington | 3.4 mi | 8.7 |
| Gaffney Elementary School New Britain | 2.8 mi | 5.6 |
| Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School Southington | 3.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Ivy Drive School Bristol | 3.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Stafford School Bristol | 3.2 mi | 4.4 |
| Slade Middle School New Britian | 3.1 mi | 2.8 |
| Academy of Science and Innovation New Britain | 3.3 mi | 3.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 06062 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$81,878
Median Home Value
$247,600
Median Rent
$1,090/mo
Population
17,499
College Educated
28.5%
Homeownership
67.5%
Avg Commute
22.6 min
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Median Age
42.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Great Beginnings
What grades does Great Beginnings serve?
Great Beginnings serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Great Beginnings?
Great Beginnings has an enrollment of approximately 7 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Beginnings?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Beginnings is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Great Beginnings a private school?
Yes, Great Beginnings 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 Great Beginnings a religious school?
No, Great Beginnings is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 7
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hartford County
- Phone
- (860) 747-1679
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