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#97 of 202 private schools in CT

Top 48% of private schools

St Bridget School

Elementary School · Manchester, CT

A private elementary school in Manchester, CT serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

74 MAIN ST, Manchester, CT 06042

  • 10.9:1 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-4.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.2 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,080
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 Index72%
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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Enrollment151
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where St Bridget 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 71Very Walkable
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,253/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manchester), 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

$89,132

Median home value

$219,200

Median rent

$1,724/mo

College educated

44.9%

Homeownership

56.3%

Poverty rate

10%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White44.4%
Black20.5%
Hispanic16.6%
Asian10.6%
Two or More7.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Keeney SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–40.4 mi310Compare →
The Cornerstone Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–120.4 mi133Compare →
Waddell SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6K–40.7 mi509Compare →
Bowers SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.5K–40.8 mi303Compare →

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.

St Bridget School is listed in Manchester, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Bridget School

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

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 06042)
23,302
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
37.4
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 06042; 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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