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#136 of 202 private schools in CT

St Paul School

Elementary School

461 ALLING ST, Kensington, CT 06037

Private

Enrollment

208

Student-Teacher

13.9:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Connecticut private schools

#136 of 202

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St Paul School

5.8/10

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

Mary E. Griswold School

6.9/10

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4.3/10

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About St Paul School

St Paul School is a private elementary school in Kensington, CT. St Paul School serves approximately 208 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Paul School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #136 of 202 private schools in CT.

How it compares0.7 pts below CT schools
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • CT avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

St Paul 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 Paul School compares to the 1 public school in Kensington, CT

Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
This School
vs
13.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
208
This School
vs
522
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.8
This School
vs
6.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 64.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 17.8% vs 0%
Asian 3.8% vs 0%
Black 3.4% vs 0%
St Paul School Kensington Public Avg

All Schools in Kensington

School Rating
St Paul School (this school) 5.8
Mary E. Griswold School 6.9

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 2.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 13.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
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School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 53%
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 208
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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 64.9%
Hispanic 17.8%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 3.8%
Black 3.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

461 ALLING ST, Kensington, CT 06037

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Paul School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Richard D. Hubbard School (rated 8.7/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Berlin), which scores notably higher. Another option is Mary E. Griswold School (rated 6.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, John Paterson School (rated 6.7/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Newington), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Kensington, see our Kensington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Mary E. Griswold School Kensington 0.7 mi 6.9
New Britain High School New Britain 1.2 mi 4.3
Catherine M. McGee Middle School Berlin 1.3 mi 5.8
Berlin High School Berlin 1.3 mi 6.8
Northend Elementary School New Britain 1.6 mi 3.9
Emma Hart Willard School Berlin 1.5 mi 6.5
RAYMOND HILL SCHOOL New Britain 1.5 mi 7.2
Smith Elementary School New Britain 1.9 mi 5.2
Vance Elementary School New Britain 1.8 mi 3.4
House of Arts Letters and Science (HALS) Academy New Britain 2.2 mi 8.0
SOLTERRA ACADEMY New Britain 2.1 mi 8.2
Chamberlain Elementary School New Britain 2.7 mi 4.7
Lincoln Elementary School New Britain 2.4 mi 3.1
Smalley Elementary School New Britain 2.9 mi 4.2
Slade Middle School New Britian 2.5 mi 2.8
John Paterson School Newington 3.0 mi 6.7
EMMANUEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Newington 3.3 mi 5.6
John Wallace Middle School Newington 3.1 mi 5.3
Richard D. Hubbard School Berlin 3.0 mi 8.7
Gaffney Elementary School New Britain 3.6 mi 5.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 06037 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$110,443

Median Home Value

$345,600

Median Rent

$1,429/mo

Population

18,754

College Educated

44.1%

Homeownership

81.6%

Avg Commute

21.7 min

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Median Age

47.9

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ST PETER SCHOOL Danbury, CT 5.8
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Veterans' Memorial School Norwich, CT 5.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Paul School

What grades does St Paul School serve?

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

How many students attend St Paul School?

St Paul School has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Paul School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Paul School rank in CT?

St Paul School ranks #136 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is St Paul School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Paul School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Paul School a private school?

Yes, St Paul 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 Paul School a religious school?

St Paul School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
57 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
32 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
208
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hartford County

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