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#78 of 202 private schools in CT

Top 38% of private schools

St Thomas More School

High School · Oakdale, CT

A private high school in Oakdale, CT serving grades 8th – 12th.

Private

45 COTTAGE RD, Oakdale, CT 06370

  • 8:1 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)
B6.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C-2.3 / 10
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School Day Length6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,050
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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Diversity Index69%
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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Enrollment144
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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 Thomas More 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 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$100,891

Median home value

$304,500

Median rent

$964/mo

College educated

31.6%

Homeownership

91.4%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06370; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Black43.1%
Asian20.8%
White11.8%
Two or More9.7%
Native American9.0%
Hispanic5.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Montville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–124.8 mi500Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Thomas More School is listed in Oakdale, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Thomas More School

St Thomas More School is a private high school in Oakdale, CT, serving approximately 144 students in grades 8th-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #78 of 202 private schools in CT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Thomas More School

What grades does St Thomas More School serve?

St Thomas More School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend St Thomas More School?

St Thomas More School has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Thomas More School rank in CT?

St Thomas More School ranks #78 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is St Thomas More School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Thomas More School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Thomas More School a private school?

Yes, St Thomas More 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 Thomas More School a religious school?

St Thomas More School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
144
Gender Split
90% M / 10% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
New London County
Area population (ZIP 06370)
7,547
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
40.7
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 06370; 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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