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#97 of 202 private schools in CT

Top 48% of private schools

St Bridget School

Elementary School

74 MAIN ST, Manchester, CT 06042

Private

Enrollment

151

Student-Teacher

10.9:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Connecticut private schools

#97 of 202

In Manchester

#3 of 5

public schools

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St Bridget School

6.3/10

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

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About St Bridget School

St Bridget School is a private elementary school in Manchester, CT. St Bridget School serves approximately 151 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Bridget School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 202 private schools in CT.

How it comparesOn par with CT schools
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • CT avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 151 students, St Bridget School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Bridget 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Bridget School compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Manchester, CT

Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
This School
vs
11.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
151
This School
vs
441
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.3
This School
vs
4.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 44.4% vs 0%
Black 20.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 16.6% vs 0%
Asian 10.6% vs 0%
St Bridget School Manchester Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Bridget School (this school) 6.3
Keeney School 5.5
Waddell School 6.6
Illing Middle School 3.8
Bowers School 4.5
Odyssey Community School 4.8
Buckley School 5.4
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy 4.3
Verplanck School 4.2
Highland Park School 4.0
Martin School 4.3

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)
B- 4.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C 3.2 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,080
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 72%
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
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Enrollment 151
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 44.4%
Black 20.5%
Hispanic 16.6%
Asian 10.6%
Two or More 7.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

74 MAIN ST, Manchester, CT 06042

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Bridget School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Orchard Hill School (rated 8.5/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby South Windsor), which scores notably higher. Another option is Waddell School (rated 6.6/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, ADELBROOK-THE LEARNING CENTER OF MANCHESTER (rated 6.3/10, 1.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Manchester, see our Manchester schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
COMMUNITY CHILD GUIDANCE CLINIC Manchester 0.3 mi 6.5
Keeney School Manchester 0.4 mi 5.5
THE CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Manchester 0.4 mi 6.7
CLINICAL DAY SCHOOL - MANCHESTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Manchester 0.6 mi
Waddell School Manchester 0.7 mi 6.6
Manchester High School Manchester 0.7 mi 5.0
Illing Middle School Manchester 0.8 mi 3.8
Bowers School Manchester 0.8 mi 4.5
ST JAMES SCHOOL Manchester 1.4 mi 5.0
Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy Manchester 1.8 mi 4.3
Odyssey Community School Manchester 1.5 mi 4.8
ADELBROOK-THE LEARNING CENTER OF MANCHESTER Manchester 1.9 mi 6.3
Buckley School Manchester 1.6 mi 5.4
Verplanck School Manchester 1.9 mi 4.2
Timothy Edwards School South Windsor 2.4 mi 7.4
Highland Park School Manchester 2.0 mi 4.0
Howell Cheney Technical High School Manchester 2.0 mi 5.1
Orchard Hill School South Windsor 2.7 mi 8.5
Martin School Manchester 2.6 mi 4.3
Great Path Academy at MCC Manchester 2.8 mi 6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 06042 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$89,132

Median Home Value

$219,200

Median Rent

$1,724/mo

Population

23,302

College Educated

44.9%

Homeownership

56.3%

Avg Commute

22.6 min

Poverty Rate

10%

Median Age

37.4

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ST JOSEPH SCHOOL New London, CT 6.3
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ST MARY & ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Derby, CT 6.2
SACRED HEART SCHOOL Groton, CT 6.4
ST LAWRENCE SCHOOL West Haven, CT 6.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Bridget School

What grades does St Bridget School serve?

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

How many students attend St Bridget School?

St Bridget School has an enrollment of approximately 151 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Bridget School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Bridget School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Bridget School rank in CT?

St Bridget School ranks #97 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is St Bridget School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Bridget School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Bridget School a private school?

Yes, St Bridget School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Bridget School a religious school?

St Bridget School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
71 Very Walkable
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
151
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hartford County

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