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#83 of 202 private schools in CT
Top 41% of private schools
Miss Porter's School
High School · Farmington, CT
A private high school in Farmington, CT serving grades 9th – 12th.
60 MAIN ST, Farmington, CT 06032
- 7.9:1 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 Miss Porter's 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,557/100K
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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
$131,488
Median home value
$419,200
Median rent
$1,828/mo
College educated
66.1%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06032; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. C. Goodwin Technical High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 657 | Compare → |
| Academy of Science and InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–12 | 2.8 mi | 740 | Compare → |
| Farmington High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,287 | Compare → |
| Conard High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | 4.2 mi | 1,402 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Miss Porter's School is listed in Farmington, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Miss Porter's School
Miss Porter's School is a private high school in Farmington, CT, serving approximately 336 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #83 of 202 private schools in CT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Miss Porter's School
What grades does Miss Porter's School serve?
Miss Porter's School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Miss Porter's School?
Miss Porter's School has an enrollment of approximately 336 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miss Porter's School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miss Porter's School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Miss Porter's School rank in CT?
Miss Porter's School ranks #83 of 202 private schools in CT.
What is Miss Porter's School's MySchoolScout rating?
Miss Porter's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Miss Porter's School a private school?
Yes, Miss Porter's School is a private all-girls 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 Miss Porter's School a religious school?
No, Miss Porter's School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 336
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 151 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hartford County
- Phone
- (860) 409-3642
- Area population (ZIP 06032)
- 18,642
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 06032; 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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