Very Good
#42 of 202 private schools in CT
Top 20% of private schools
The Independent Day School
Elementary School · Middlefield, CT
A private elementary school in Middlefield, CT serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
115 LAUREL BROOK RD, Middlefield, CT 06455
- 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
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Where The Independent Day 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,500
Median home value
$392,500
Median rent
$1,110/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
93.9%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlefield Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 3–5 | 1.0 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Wesley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| John Lyman SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–4 | 2.1 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Snow SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 344 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
The Independent Day School is listed in Middlefield, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Independent Day School
The Independent Day School is a private elementary school in Middlefield, CT, serving approximately 124 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 202 private schools in CT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Independent Day School
What grades does The Independent Day School serve?
The Independent Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The Independent Day School?
The Independent Day School has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Independent Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Independent Day School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Independent Day School rank in CT?
The Independent Day School ranks #42 of 202 private schools in CT.
What is The Independent Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Independent Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Independent Day School a private school?
Yes, The Independent Day School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Independent Day School a religious school?
No, The Independent Day School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 124
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (860) 347-7235
- Area population (ZIP 06455)
- 2,592
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 51.1
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 06455; 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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