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Bristol Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,010 students in Bristol, CT, 13% of all K-12 students in Bristol, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
71% of private schools in Bristol, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bristol Private Schools (2026-27)

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

7
Private Schools
1,010
Students
$13,400
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
26%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bristol)
This State (CT)
# Schools
7 Schools
419 Schools
# Students
1,010 Students
64,588 Students
% Students of Color
26%
33%
0.61
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
119 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
9%
# Black Students
48 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
558 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
55%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
277 Students
12,895 Students
% of Others Students
27%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
81 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
71%
Average Class Size
18 students
13 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
18 courses
Average SAT score
1085
(Out of 1600)
1255
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,400
$31,753
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
37%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
13 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 and Connecticut Junior Republic-bristol.
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 33%.
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 Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Bristol are often viewed compared to one another?

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