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#48 of 202 private schools in CT

Top 23% of private schools

The Southport School

Middle School · Southport, CT

A private middle school in Southport, CT serving grades 2nd – 8th.

Private

214 MAIN ST, Southport, CT 06890

  • 3.2:1 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 Ratio3.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.9 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,232
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.6 / 10
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Diversity Index13%
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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Enrollment121
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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 Southport 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$214,523

Median home value

$1,087,100

Median rent

$3,193/mo

College educated

83.6%

Homeownership

88%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06890; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White93.4%
Black5.0%
Hispanic1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Roger Ludlowe Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.86–81.5 mi760Compare →
Tomlinson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.46–81.6 mi590Compare →
Fairfield Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–92.7 mi201Compare →
Bedford Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.56–82.9 mi747Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

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

About The Southport School

The Southport School is a private middle school in Southport, CT, serving approximately 121 students in grades 2nd-8th with a 3.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 202 private schools in CT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Southport School

What grades does The Southport School serve?

The Southport School serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.

How many students attend The Southport School?

The Southport School has an enrollment of approximately 121 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at The Southport School is 3.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Southport School rank in CT?

The Southport School ranks #48 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is The Southport School's MySchoolScout rating?

The Southport 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 Southport School a private school?

Yes, The Southport 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 Southport School a religious school?

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

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

Grades
2nd – 8th
Enrollment
121
Gender Split
61% M / 39% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
176 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Fairfield County
Area population (ZIP 06890)
4,566
Area median age
44.1
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 06890; 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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