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#73 of 202 private schools in CT

Top 36% of private schools

The Pinnacle School

School · Stamford, CT

A private school in Stamford, CT serving grades 3rd – 12th.

Private

201 HIGH RIDGE RD, Stamford, CT 06905

  • 2.8:1 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)
A9.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio2.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,274
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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Diversity Index21%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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Enrollment69
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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.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where The Pinnacle 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 39Some Transit
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,386/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stamford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$132,730

Median home value

$608,700

Median rent

$2,330/mo

College educated

62.1%

Homeownership

60.8%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06905; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White88.4%
Black8.7%
Asian2.9%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Aspire Living & Learning AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–121.8 mi25Compare →
New Canaan Country SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3PK–93.9 mi526Compare →
The Greenwich Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8PK–124.0 mi1,254Compare →
Bi-cultural Hebrew AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6PK–124.5 mi301Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

The Pinnacle School is listed in Stamford, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Pinnacle School

The Pinnacle School is a private school in Stamford, CT, serving approximately 69 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 2.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #73 of 202 private schools in CT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Pinnacle School

What grades does The Pinnacle School serve?

The Pinnacle School serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.

How many students attend The Pinnacle School?

The Pinnacle School has an enrollment of approximately 69 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Pinnacle School?

The student-teacher ratio at The Pinnacle School is 2.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Pinnacle School rank in CT?

The Pinnacle School ranks #73 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is The Pinnacle School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Pinnacle School 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 The Pinnacle School a private school?

Yes, The Pinnacle 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 Pinnacle School a religious school?

No, The Pinnacle School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
3rd – 12th
Enrollment
69
Gender Split
90% M / 10% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
182 days
Setting
Midsize City
County
Fairfield County
Area population (ZIP 06905)
20,126
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
40.8
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 06905; 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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