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#12 of 202 private schools in CT

Top 5% of private schools

Waterford Country School

School · Quaker Hill, CT

A private school in Quaker Hill, CT serving grades 2nd – 12th.

Private

78 HUNTS BROOK RD, Quaker Hill, CT 06375

  • 4:1 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 Ratio4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,258
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.9 / 10
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Diversity Index64%
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-4.8 / 10
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Enrollment66
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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 Waterford Country 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 12Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$104,427

Median home value

$294,600

Median rent

$998/mo

College educated

31.4%

Homeownership

84.9%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06375; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White53.0%
Black16.7%
Hispanic13.6%
Two or More13.6%
Native American1.5%
Pacific Islander1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Baptist Bible AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5K–121.6 mi50Compare →
Bradley School-new London RegionalPrivate · tuition7.63–122.6 mi43Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Waterford Country School is listed in Quaker Hill, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Waterford Country School

Waterford Country School is a private school in Quaker Hill, CT, serving approximately 66 students in grades 2nd-12th with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 202 private schools in CT.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Waterford Country School

What grades does Waterford Country School serve?

Waterford Country School serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.

How many students attend Waterford Country School?

Waterford Country School has an enrollment of approximately 66 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterford Country School?

The student-teacher ratio at Waterford Country School is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Waterford Country School rank in CT?

Waterford Country School ranks #12 of 202 private schools in CT.

What is Waterford Country School's MySchoolScout rating?

Waterford Country School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Waterford Country School a private school?

Yes, Waterford Country 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 Waterford Country School a religious school?

No, Waterford Country School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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

Grades
2nd – 12th
Enrollment
66
Gender Split
73% M / 27% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
185 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
New London County
Area population (ZIP 06375)
3,667
Area average commute
20.6 min
Area median age
49.7
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 06375; 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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