Excellent
#10 of 202 private schools in CT
Top 5% of private schools
Solterra Academy
School · New Britain, CT
A private school in New Britain, CT serving grades 2nd – 12th.
300 JOHN DOWNEY DR, New Britain, CT 60512
- 6.4:1 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 Solterra Academy 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,368/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Britain), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,750
Median home value
$280,600
College educated
32%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60512; 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
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Raymond Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | 2–12 | 1.9 mi | 82 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Solterra Academy is listed in New Britain, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Solterra Academy
Solterra Academy is a private school in New Britain, CT, serving approximately 141 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 202 private schools in CT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Solterra Academy
What grades does Solterra Academy serve?
Solterra Academy serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend Solterra Academy?
Solterra Academy has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solterra Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Solterra Academy is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Solterra Academy rank in CT?
Solterra Academy ranks #10 of 202 private schools in CT.
What is Solterra Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Solterra Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Solterra Academy a private school?
Yes, Solterra Academy 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 Solterra Academy a religious school?
No, Solterra Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 141
- Gender Split
- 80% M / 20% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 205 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hartford County
- Phone
- (860) 612-2312
- Area population (ZIP 60512)
- 1,061
- Area median age
- 48
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 60512; 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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