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Below Average

#190 of 202 private schools in CT

St John Paul the Great Stream Academy

Elementary School

360 PROSPECT ST, Torrington, CT 06790

Private

Enrollment

155

Student-Teacher

13.1:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Connecticut private schools

#190 of 202

In Torrington

#2 of 2

public schools

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St John Paul the Great Stream Academy

4.7/10

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

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4.5/10

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5.3/10

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About St John Paul the Great Stream Academy

St John Paul the Great Stream Academy is a private elementary school in Torrington, CT. St John Paul the Great Stream Academy serves approximately 155 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St John Paul the Great Stream Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #190 of 202 private schools in CT.

How it compares1.8 pts below CT schools
  • This school 4.7 · Below Average
  • CT avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 155 students, St John Paul the Great Stream Academy 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 John Paul the Great Stream Academy 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 John Paul the Great Stream Academy compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Torrington, CT

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
This School
vs
12.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
155
This School
vs
555
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.7
This School
vs
4.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 77.4% vs 0%
Hispanic 14.8% vs 0%
Asian 4.5% vs 0%
Black 1.3% vs 0%
St John Paul the Great Stream Academy Torrington Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St John Paul the Great Stream Academy (this school) 4.7
Vogel-Wetmore School 4.5
Southwest School 5.3
Forbes School 4.8
Torringford School 5.0
Torrington Middle School 4.0

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)
C+ 3.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.1:1
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)
B- 5.0 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 38%
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 155
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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 77.4%
Hispanic 14.8%
Asian 4.5%
Two or More 1.9%
Black 1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

360 PROSPECT ST, Torrington, CT 06790

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St John Paul the Great Stream Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Goshen Center School (rated 9.4/10, 5.8 miles away, in nearby Goshen), which scores notably higher. Another option is Center School (rated 8.2/10, 5.5 miles away, in nearby Litchfield), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Harwinton Consolidated School (rated 7.7/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby Hawrinton), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Torrington, see our Torrington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Vogel-Wetmore School Torrington 0.1 mi 4.5
Southwest School Torrington 0.7 mi 5.3
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School Torrington 0.7 mi 5.6
Forbes School Torrington 0.8 mi 4.8
Torrington High School Torrington 1.0 mi 5.0
TORRINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Torrington 1.2 mi 5.9
Torringford School Torrington 1.8 mi 5.0
TOUCHSTONE SCHOOL Litchfield 3.5 mi
Torrington Middle School Torrington 3.4 mi 4.0
Harwinton Consolidated School Hawrinton 3.7 mi 7.7
FORMAN SCHOOL Litchfield 4.9 mi 7.5
Bakerville Consolidated School New Hartford 4.9 mi 5.3
Center School Litchfield 5.5 mi 8.2
Litchfield High School Litchfield 6.1 mi 7.0
Litchfield Middle School Litchfield 6.1 mi 8.5
Litchfield Intermediate School Litchfield 6.2 mi 8.3
LITCHFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Northfield 7.4 mi 5.9
Goshen Center School Goshen 5.8 mi 9.4
OAK HILL SCHOOL AT ANN ANTOLINI SCHOOL New Hartford 5.8 mi 9.2
Ann Antolini School New Hartford 5.8 mi 5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 06790 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$69,720

Median Home Value

$196,100

Median Rent

$1,101/mo

Population

35,544

College Educated

24.5%

Homeownership

66.5%

Avg Commute

26.8 min

Poverty Rate

13.6%

Median Age

43.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St John Paul the Great Stream Academy

What grades does St John Paul the Great Stream Academy serve?

St John Paul the Great Stream Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St John Paul the Great Stream Academy?

St John Paul the Great Stream Academy has an enrollment of approximately 155 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St John Paul the Great Stream Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at St John Paul the Great Stream Academy is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St John Paul the Great Stream Academy rank in CT?

St John Paul the Great Stream Academy ranks #190 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is St John Paul the Great Stream Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

St John Paul the Great Stream Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St John Paul the Great Stream Academy a private school?

Yes, St John Paul the Great Stream Academy 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 John Paul the Great Stream Academy a religious school?

St John Paul the Great Stream Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
88 Very Walkable
Bike Score
48 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
155
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Litchfield County

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