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Bristol Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools serving 613 students in Bristol, CT.
60% of private elementary schools in Bristol, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Bristol Private Elementary 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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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 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 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 (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
+25.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
613
Students
+8.9% (+50 students) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
+350.0% (+14 students) 10-yr
39%
Students of Color
+225.0% (+27.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bristol)
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
267 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearBristol, CT Total Schools
20255
20245
20234
20224
20215
20206
20195
20185
20175
20164
20154
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# Students
613 Students
44,662 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearBristol, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025123169199
2024123166192
2023143166193
2022145172205
2021143168201
2020126164188
2019127171193
2018127169190
2017166181199
2016141178196
2015141172183
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% Students of Color
39%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBristol, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202539%30%33%
202439%30%32%
202331%28%32%
202229%28%32%
202127%28%31%
202027%27%31%
201913%24%31%
201813%24%30%
20179%25%31%
201612%25%31%
201512%27%31%
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0.69
0.62

Diversity Score Trends

YearBristol, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20250.690.620.64
20240.690.620.64
20230.630.610.63
20220.630.580.62
20210.640.580.62
20200.650.580.62
20190.550.540.61
20180.550.540.60
20170.460.520.59
20160.520.530.59
20150.520.540.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
698 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,520 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBristol, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20251%4%5%
20241%4%5%
20231%4%5%
20221%4%5%
20212%4%5%
20201%4%5%
20191%4%4%
20181%4%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%4%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
110 Students
4,021 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBristol, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202518%9%9%
202418%10%9%
202317%9%9%
202215%8%8%
202113%8%9%
202013%8%9%
20194%7%8%
20184%7%8%
20173%6%8%
20163%6%8%
20153%6%8%
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# Black Students
44 Students
3,307 Students
% Black Students
7%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBristol, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20257%8%8%
20247%8%8%
20237%7%8%
20228%8%7%
20217%8%8%
20207%8%8%
20193%8%8%
20183%8%8%
20171%7%7%
20162%8%8%
20152%8%8%
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# White Students
262 Students
24,390 Students
% White Students
43%
57%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBristol, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202543%57%55%
202443%57%55%
202355%59%55%
202255%62%57%
202152%62%57%
202050%62%58%
201958%65%59%
201858%65%59%
201769%67%61%
201662%66%61%
201562%65%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
51 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
191 Students
8,552 Students
% of Others Students
31%
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBristol, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202531%20%22%
202431%19%22%
202320%19%22%
202221%18%22%
202126%18%20%
202029%18%19%
201933%16%20%
201833%16%20%
201725%16%19%
201631%16%18%
201531%17%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
49 Teachers
5,574 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBristol, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202513:18:111:1
202413:18:111:1
202313:18:111:1
202212:18:111:1
202113:18:111:1
202013:18:111:1
201915:18:111:1
201815:18:111:1
201716:19:111:1
201613:19:112:1
201513:19:112:1
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Average Class Size
18 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBristol, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025181416
2024181315
2023181315
2022181315
2021181315
202041315
201941315
201841315
201741315
201641415
201541315
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Bristol, CT?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Bristol, CT include Connecticut Junior Republic-bristol and Immanuel Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Bristol?
5 private elementary schools are located in Bristol.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Bristol?
Bristol private elementary schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Bristol?
60% of private elementary schools in Bristol are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Bristol are often viewed compared to one another?

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