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#29 of 202 private schools in CT

Top 14% of private schools

Salisbury School

High School · Salisbury, CT

A private high school in Salisbury, CT serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

251 CANAAN RD, Salisbury, CT 06068

  • 7.6:1 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)
B+6.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,288
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.9 / 10
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Diversity Index52%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment307
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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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The neighborhood

Where Salisbury 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$96,375

Median home value

$821,100

Median rent

$1,868/mo

College educated

46.2%

Homeownership

72.3%

Poverty rate

4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White66.1%
Asian16.9%
Two or More6.8%
Hispanic5.2%
Black4.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Hotchkiss SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2private9–124.4 mi622Compare →
Housatonic Valley Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–124.5 mi308Compare →

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.

Salisbury School is listed in Salisbury, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Salisbury School

Salisbury School is a private high school in Salisbury, CT, serving approximately 307 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 202 private schools in CT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Salisbury School

What grades does Salisbury School serve?

Salisbury School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Salisbury School?

Salisbury School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Salisbury School?

The student-teacher ratio at Salisbury School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Salisbury School rank in CT?

Salisbury School ranks #29 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is Salisbury School's MySchoolScout rating?

Salisbury School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Salisbury School a private school?

Yes, Salisbury School is a private all-boys school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Salisbury School a religious school?

Salisbury School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
307
Gender Split
100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
private
Coed Status
all-boys
Affiliation
Episcopal
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
184 days
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Litchfield County
Area population (ZIP 06068)
2,034
Area median age
40.9
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 06068; 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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