Chapter 126 Classroom is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades K–12 in a suburban downtown area of Bristol, CT.
The school enrolls 90 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 11 teachers.
The student body includes approximately 90% students of color, placing the school among the top 20% in Connecticut for diversity.
Chapter 126 Classroom operates in a large suburb community and provides co–educational programming focused on special education.
Nearby private schools include Connecticut Junior Republic–Bristol and Immanuel Lutheran School, both within one mile of the school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Chapter 126 Classroom ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
90 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
90%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Empowering People with Disabilities
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Chapter 126 Classroom?
The application deadline for Chapter 126 Classroom is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Chapter 126 Classroom located?
Chapter 126 Classroom is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Bristol, CT. There are 1 other private schools located in Downtown.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Chapter 126 Classroom is Connecticut Junior Republic-bristol (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Immanuel Lutheran School (0.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
30 Pleasant St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 845-8010
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 845-8010
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
154 Meadow St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5631
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5631
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
335 Center St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 582-8696
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 582-8696
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
33 Welch Drive
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5214
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5214
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3
Liberty Baptist Child Care
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
265 Maple Ave
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 589-0000
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 589-0000
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
30 Pleasant St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 845-8010
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 845-8010
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students
St. Paul Catholic High School ![St. Paul Catholic High School Photo - Class of 2026 on the first day of school. Class prayer and traditional flag raising ceremony at the flag pole.]( "St. Paul Catholic High School Photo - Class of 2026 on the first day of school. Class prayer and traditional flag raising ceremony at the flag pole.")
(Catholic)
1001 Stafford Ave
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-0911
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-0911
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Central Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1505 West St
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 621-6701
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 621-6701
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Nw Village School-wheeler Clinic
Special Education School
91 Northwest Drive
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-6801
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-6801
3.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 212 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
PO Box 152
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 952-9753
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 952-9753
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 20 students Avg. class size: 7 students Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
30 Pleasant St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 845-8010
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 845-8010
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
154 Meadow St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5631
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5631
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
335 Center St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 582-8696
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 582-8696
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
33 Welch Drive
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5214
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5214
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3
Central Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1505 West St
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 621-6701
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 621-6701
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
154 Meadow St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5631
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5631
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
335 Center St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 582-8696
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 582-8696
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
33 Welch Drive
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5214
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5214
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3
Liberty Baptist Child Care
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
265 Maple Ave
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 589-0000
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 589-0000
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-K
Central Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1505 West St
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 621-6701
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 621-6701
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Head O'meadow Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
94 Boggs Hill Rd.
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7670
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7670
9430.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Hawley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29 Church Hill Rd.
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7666
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7666
9430.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Newtown Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11 Queen St.
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7638
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-7638
9430.9 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 593 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Reed Intermediate School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3 Trades Lane
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-4880
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 270-4880
9430.9 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Newtown High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Berkshire Rd.
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7646
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
(203) 426-7646
9431.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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