Very Good
#26 of 202 private schools in CT
Top 12% of private schools
Housatonic Valley Waldorf School
Elementary School · Newtown, CT
A private elementary school in Newtown, CT serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
52 DODGINGTOWN RD, Newtown, CT 06470
- 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Housatonic Valley Waldorf School 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average369/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$149,933
Median home value
$514,900
Median rent
$2,000/mo
College educated
54.5%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06470; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Ralph M. T. Johnson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 3–5 | 2.0 mi | 673 | Compare → |
| Anna H. Rockwell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–2 | 2.1 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Frank A. Berry SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–2 | 2.1 mi | 387 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Housatonic Valley Waldorf School is listed in Newtown, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Housatonic Valley Waldorf School
Housatonic Valley Waldorf School is a private elementary school in Newtown, CT, serving approximately 111 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 202 private schools in CT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Housatonic Valley Waldorf School
What grades does Housatonic Valley Waldorf School serve?
Housatonic Valley Waldorf School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Housatonic Valley Waldorf School?
Housatonic Valley Waldorf School has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Housatonic Valley Waldorf School?
The student-teacher ratio at Housatonic Valley Waldorf School is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Housatonic Valley Waldorf School rank in CT?
Housatonic Valley Waldorf School ranks #26 of 202 private schools in CT.
What is Housatonic Valley Waldorf School's MySchoolScout rating?
Housatonic Valley Waldorf School 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 Housatonic Valley Waldorf School a private school?
Yes, Housatonic Valley Waldorf School 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 Housatonic Valley Waldorf School a religious school?
No, Housatonic Valley Waldorf School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 111
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Fairfield County
- Phone
- (203) 364-1113
- Area population (ZIP 06470)
- 15,576
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 06470; 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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