Very Good
#33 of 202 private schools in CT
Top 16% of private schools
Watkinson School
High School · Hartford, CT
A private high school in Hartford, CT serving grades 6th – 12th.
180 BLOOMFIELD AVE, Hartford, CT 06105
- 5.5:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Watkinson 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 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,385/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$41,235
Median home value
$365,400
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
18.2%
Poverty rate
20.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06105; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University High School of Science and EngineeringEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School CampuEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| New England Jewish AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Weaver High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 690 | 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.
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.
Watkinson School is listed in Hartford, CT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Watkinson School
Watkinson School is a private high school in Hartford, CT, serving approximately 216 students in grades 6th-12th with a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 202 private schools in CT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watkinson School
What grades does Watkinson School serve?
Watkinson School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Watkinson School?
Watkinson School has an enrollment of approximately 216 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watkinson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watkinson School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Watkinson School rank in CT?
Watkinson School ranks #33 of 202 private schools in CT.
What is Watkinson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Watkinson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Watkinson School a private school?
Yes, Watkinson 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 Watkinson School a religious school?
No, Watkinson School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 216
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 163 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hartford County
- Phone
- (860) 236-5618
- Area population (ZIP 06105)
- 18,660
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 06105; 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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