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#65 of 202 private schools in CT

Top 32% of private schools

St Thomas the Apostle

Elementary School

25 DOVER RD, West Hartford, CT 06119

Private

Enrollment

150

Student-Teacher

11.3:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Connecticut private schools

#65 of 202

In West Hartford

#5 of 11

public schools

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St Thomas the Apostle

6.7/10

Elementary School in West Hartford · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St Thomas the Apostle

St Thomas the Apostle is a private elementary school in West Hartford, CT. St Thomas the Apostle serves approximately 150 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Thomas the Apostle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 202 private schools in CT.

How it comparesOn par with CT schools
  • This school 6.7 · Average
  • CT avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 150 students, St Thomas the Apostle 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 Thomas the Apostle 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 Thomas the Apostle compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in West Hartford, CT

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
This School
vs
12:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
150
This School
vs
392
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.7
This School
vs
8.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 54% vs 0%
Hispanic 18% vs 0%
Black 16% vs 0%
Asian 2.7% vs 0%
St Thomas the Apostle West Hartford Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Thomas the Apostle (this school) 6.7
Morley School 7.5
Whiting Lane School 9.3
Smith School 8.5
Bugbee School 9.1
Braeburn School 8.8
Webster Hill School 8.5
Duffy School 8.0
Charter Oak International Academy 7.0
University of Hartford Magnet School 3.7
Norfeldt School 9.1
Aiken School 8.4
Wolcott School 8.1

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+ 4.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,206
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 64%
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 150
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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 54.0%
Hispanic 18.0%
Black 16.0%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 2.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

25 DOVER RD, West Hartford, CT 06119

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Thomas the Apostle may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Whiting Lane School (rated 9.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bugbee School (rated 9.1/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Braeburn School (rated 8.8/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in West Hartford, see our West Hartford schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Morley School West Hartford 0.3 mi 7.5
KINGSWOOD OXFORD SCHOOL West Hartford 0.5 mi 6.3
Whiting Lane School West Hartford 0.5 mi 9.3
Smith School West Hartford 1.0 mi 8.5
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF GREATER HARTFORD West Hartford 0.9 mi 8.4
GENGRAS CENTER/UNIV OF ST JOSEPH West Hartford 1.2 mi 6.5
Bristow Middle School West Hartford 0.9 mi 7.2
OPTIONS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Hartford 1.1 mi
Webster Hill School West Hartford 1.5 mi 8.5
Bugbee School West Hartford 1.3 mi 9.1
Webster Micro Society Magnet School Hartford 1.2 mi 3.4
Sedgwick Middle School West Hartford 1.4 mi 7.6
Duffy School West Hartford 1.5 mi 8.0
Charter Oak International Academy West Hartford 1.6 mi 7.0
Braeburn School West Hartford 1.4 mi 8.8
INTENSIVE EDUCATION ACADEMY IN West Hartford 1.9 mi 7.3
Parkville Community School Hartford 1.5 mi 2.9
King Philip Middle School West Hartford 2.1 mi 8.2
EAGLE HOUSE EDUCATION PROGRAM Hartford 1.9 mi
Conard High School West Hartford 2.1 mi 7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 06119 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$105,522

Median Home Value

$361,700

Median Rent

$1,646/mo

Population

15,011

College Educated

67.8%

Homeownership

43.9%

Avg Commute

22.9 min

Poverty Rate

7%

Median Age

33.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
ST GABRIEL SCHOOL Windsor, CT 6.7
Andover Elementary School Andover, CT 6.8
Darcey School Cheshire, CT 6.8
Hartland School East Hartland, CT 6.8
Sharon Center School Sharon, CT 6.8
West Stafford School Stafford Springs, CT 6.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Thomas the Apostle

What grades does St Thomas the Apostle serve?

St Thomas the Apostle serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend St Thomas the Apostle?

St Thomas the Apostle has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas the Apostle?

The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas the Apostle is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Thomas the Apostle rank in CT?

St Thomas the Apostle ranks #65 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is St Thomas the Apostle's MySchoolScout rating?

St Thomas the Apostle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Thomas the Apostle a private school?

Yes, St Thomas the Apostle 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 the Apostle a religious school?

St Thomas the Apostle has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
79 Very Walkable
Bike Score
58 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
150
Gender Split
42% M / 58% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hartford County

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