Below Average
#192 of 202 private schools in CT
St John School
Elementary School
42 MAYNARD RD, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Enrollment
98
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
98
Student-Teacher
9.7:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Connecticut private schools
#192 of 202
In Old Saybrook
#2 of 2
public schools
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St John School
Elementary School in Old Saybrook · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St John School
St John School is a private elementary school in Old Saybrook, CT. St John School serves approximately 98 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. St John School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 202 private schools in CT.
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- CT avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 98 students, St John 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.
At 9.7:1 students to teachers, St John School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St John 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
BetaHow St John School compares to the 3 public schools in Old Saybrook, CT
Student Demographics
All Schools in Old Saybrook
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St John School (this school) | 4.6 |
| Old Saybrook Middle School | 7.7 |
| Kathleen E. Goodwin School | 8.1 |
| Old Saybrook Senior High School | 7.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
42 MAYNARD RD, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St John School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Deep River Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 7.2 miles away, in nearby Deep River), which scores notably higher. Another option is Lyme Consolidated School (rated 9.3/10, 8.6 miles away, in nearby Lyme), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Mile Creek School (rated 9.2/10, 4.8 miles away, in nearby Old Lyme), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Old Saybrook, see our Old Saybrook schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Old Saybrook Middle School Old Saybrook | 0.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Kathleen E. Goodwin School Old Saybrook | 0.5 mi | 8.1 |
| Old Saybrook Senior High School Old Saybrook | 1.1 mi | 7.6 |
| THE CHILDREN'S TREE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Old Saybrook | 2.1 mi | 6.7 |
| Center School Old Lyme | 3.1 mi | 5.8 |
| Lyme-Old Lyme Middle School Old Lyme | 3.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Lyme-Old Lyme High School Old Lyme | 3.3 mi | 9.0 |
| Daisy Ingraham School Westbrook | 3.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Essex Elementary School Centerbrook | 4.6 mi | 9.0 |
| Westbrook High School Westbrook | 4.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Westbrook Middle School Westbrook | 4.1 mi | 9.1 |
| Mile Creek School Old Lyme | 4.8 mi | 9.2 |
| Valley Regional High School Deep River | 6.6 mi | 8.3 |
| John Winthrop Middle School Deep River | 6.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Deep River Elementary School Deep River | 7.2 mi | 9.3 |
| Lyme Consolidated School Lyme | 8.6 mi | 9.3 |
| MONTESSORI CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Chester | 8.5 mi | — |
| Chester Elementary School Chester | 8.7 mi | 9.0 |
| Jared Eliot School Clinton | 7.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Lewin G. Joel Jr. School Clinton | 7.7 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 06475 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$119,500
Median Home Value
$479,100
Median Rent
$1,823/mo
Population
10,515
College Educated
56.6%
Homeownership
85.4%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Median Age
55.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT HEBREW ACADEMY Orange, CT | 4.2 |
| ANCHOR ACADEMY DBA REGINA PACIS ACADEMY Norwalk, CT | 5.0 |
| Hampton Elementary School Hampton, CT | 5.1 |
| ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL Watertown, CT | 5.2 |
| Bakerville Consolidated School New Hartford, CT | 5.3 |
| ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Baltic, CT | 5.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St John School
What grades does St John School serve?
St John School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St John School?
St John School has an enrollment of approximately 98 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St John School?
The student-teacher ratio at St John School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St John School rank in CT?
St John School ranks #192 of 202 private schools in CT.
What is St John School's MySchoolScout rating?
St John School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 School a private school?
Yes, St John 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 John School a religious school?
St John School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 98
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (860) 388-0849
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