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Very Good

#28 of 202 private schools in CT

Top 13% of private schools

Renbrook School

Elementary School

2865 ALBANY AVE, West Hartford, CT 06117

Private

Enrollment

288

Student-Teacher

5.6:1

Score

7.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Connecticut private schools

#28 of 202

In West Hartford

#2 of 11

public schools

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Renbrook School

7.4/10

Elementary School in West Hartford · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Norfeldt School

9.1/10

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9.1/10

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About Renbrook School

Renbrook School is a private elementary school in West Hartford, CT. Renbrook School serves approximately 288 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Renbrook School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #28 of 202 private schools in CT.

How it compares0.9 pts above CT schools
  • This school 7.4 · Very Good
  • CT avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 5.6:1 students to teachers, Renbrook School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Renbrook School 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.

Renbrook School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Renbrook School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in West Hartford, CT

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
This School
vs
11.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
288
This School
vs
446
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.4
This School
vs
7.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 65.6% vs 0%
Black 14.2% vs 0%
Asian 7.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.5% vs 0%
Renbrook School West Hartford Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Renbrook School (this school) 7.4
Norfeldt School 9.1
Bugbee School 9.1
Aiken School 8.4
King Philip Middle School 8.2
Braeburn School 8.8
Morley School 7.5
Sedgwick Middle School 7.6
Duffy School 8.0
Whiting Lane School 9.3
University of Hartford Magnet School 3.7
Bristow Middle School 7.2
Webster Hill School 8.5
Smith School 8.5
Charter Oak International Academy 7.0
Wolcott School 8.1

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
A- 7.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.0 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,169
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.0 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 53%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 288
View data sources

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)

White 65.6%
Black 14.2%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 7.6%
Hispanic 3.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2865 ALBANY AVE, West Hartford, CT 06117

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Renbrook School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Norfeldt School (rated 9.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bugbee School (rated 9.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Braeburn School (rated 8.8/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in West Hartford, see our West Hartford schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Norfeldt School West Hartford 0.9 mi 9.1
Bugbee School West Hartford 1.4 mi 9.1
NORTHWEST CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL West Hartford 1.5 mi 5.7
Hall High School West Hartford 1.5 mi 7.9
BEN BRONZ ACADEMY West Hatford 1.6 mi 6.9
TALCOTT MOUNTAIN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE MATHEMATICS Avon 1.9 mi 6.1
INTENSIVE EDUCATION ACADEMY IN West Hartford 1.6 mi 7.3
Braeburn School West Hartford 2.0 mi 8.8
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF GREATER HARTFORD West Hartford 1.8 mi 8.4
ST TIMOTHY MIDDLE SCHOOL West Hartford 1.8 mi 6.2
Aiken School West Hartford 1.9 mi 8.4
King Philip Middle School West Hartford 1.9 mi 8.2
SOLOMON SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL West Hartford 2.6 mi 6.1
Sedgwick Middle School West Hartford 2.8 mi 7.6
Reggio Magnet School of the Arts Avon 2.4 mi 3.4
Duffy School West Hartford 3.1 mi 8.0
ST THOMAS THE APOSTLE West Hartford 2.7 mi 6.7
Morley School West Hartford 2.7 mi 7.5
GENGRAS CENTER/UNIV OF ST JOSEPH West Hartford 2.6 mi 6.5
KINGSWOOD OXFORD SCHOOL West Hartford 3.0 mi 6.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 06117 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$169,162

Median Home Value

$437,000

Median Rent

$1,902/mo

Population

15,863

College Educated

72.1%

Homeownership

80.5%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Median Age

45

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School Rating
Benjamin Franklin School Meriden, CT 7.4
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Dr. John A. Langford School East Hartford, CT 7.4
Mathewson School Milford, CT 7.4
Middlebury Elementary School Middlebury, CT 7.4
New Lebanon School Greenwich, CT 7.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Renbrook School

What grades does Renbrook School serve?

Renbrook School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Renbrook School?

Renbrook School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Renbrook School?

The student-teacher ratio at Renbrook School is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Renbrook School rank in CT?

Renbrook School ranks #28 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is Renbrook School's MySchoolScout rating?

Renbrook School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Renbrook School a private school?

Yes, Renbrook 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 Renbrook School a religious school?

No, Renbrook School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
6 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
1 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
288
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
51
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
167 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hartford County

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