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#119 of 202 private schools in CT
Solomon Schechter Day School
Elementary School · West Hartford, CT
A private elementary school in West Hartford, CT serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
26 BUENA VISTA RD, West Hartford, CT 06107
- 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.
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Where Solomon Schechter Day 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,796/100K
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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
$167,659
Median home value
$455,700
Median rent
$1,839/mo
College educated
76.3%
Homeownership
81.6%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06107; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braeburn SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Duffy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Webster Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of Greater HartfordPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–9 | 1.5 mi | 61 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Solomon Schechter Day School is listed in West Hartford, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Solomon Schechter Day School
Solomon Schechter Day School is a private elementary school in West Hartford, CT, serving approximately 79 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 202 private schools in CT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Solomon Schechter Day School
What grades does Solomon Schechter Day School serve?
Solomon Schechter Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Solomon Schechter Day School?
Solomon Schechter Day School has an enrollment of approximately 79 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solomon Schechter Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Solomon Schechter Day 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 Solomon Schechter Day School rank in CT?
Solomon Schechter Day School ranks #119 of 202 private schools in CT.
What is Solomon Schechter Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Solomon Schechter Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Solomon Schechter Day School a private school?
Yes, Solomon Schechter Day School is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Solomon Schechter Day School a religious school?
Solomon Schechter Day School has a Jewish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 79
- Gender Split
- 62% M / 38% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hartford County
- Phone
- (860) 561-0700
- Area population (ZIP 06107)
- 20,423
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- 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 06107; 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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