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.

Best Bristol Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,010 students in Bristol, CT (there are 12 public schools, serving 7,034 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Bristol, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Bristol, CT include St. Paul Catholic High School, Connecticut Junior Republic-bristol, and Immanuel Lutheran School.
71% of private schools in Bristol, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Bristol Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Connecticut Junior Republic-bristol
All-girls | Special Education School
(1)
30 Pleasant St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 845-8010
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
154 Meadow St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5631
Gr: PK-8 | 92 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.
(Catholic)
1001 Stafford Ave
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-0911
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition listed
Chapter 126 Classroom
Special Education School
47 Upson St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 769-7054
Gr: K-12 | 90 students
Liberty Baptist Child Care
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
265 Maple Ave
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 589-0000
Gr: PK-K
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
335 Center St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 582-8696
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students
St. Matthew School
(Catholic)
(2)
33 Welch Drive
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5214
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3

Overview

This Town (Bristol)
This State (CT)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,010 Students
64,262 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
81 Teachers
7,938 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
70%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1085
(Out of 1600)
1247

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,400
$28,433
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
36%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
716 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
119 Students
5,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
9%
# Black Students
48 Students
4,896 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
558 Students
35,016 Students
% White Students
55%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
277 Students
12,804 Students
% of Others Students
27%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Bristol, CT?
The top-ranked private schools in Bristol, CT include St. Paul Catholic High School, Connecticut Junior Republic-bristol, and Immanuel Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Bristol?
7 private schools are located in Bristol.
How diverse are private schools in Bristol?
Bristol private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Bristol go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Bristol are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bristol?
71% of private schools in Bristol are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Bristol are often viewed compared to one another?

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