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 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 546 students in Bristol, CT.
The top-ranked private high schools in Bristol, CT include Connecticut Junior Republic-bristol and St. Paul Catholic High School.
33% of private high schools in Bristol, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Bristol Private High 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
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

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
546 Students
36,258 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
30%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
46 Teachers
5,444 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
7:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
73%
Average Class Size
18 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
17 courses
Average SAT score
1085
(Out of 1600)
1247

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,400
$39,344
Average % on Financial Aid
70%
38%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
645 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
9 Students
2,248 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
2,914 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
8%
# Black Students
28 Students
2,975 Students
% Black Students
5%
9%
# White Students
301 Students
22,237 Students
% White Students
55%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
29 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
142 Students
3,650 Students
% of Others Students
26%
11%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
20 extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
13 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Bristol, CT?
The top-ranked private high schools in Bristol, CT include Connecticut Junior Republic-bristol and St. Paul Catholic High School.
How many private high schools are located in Bristol?
3 private high schools are located in Bristol.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Bristol?
33% of private high schools in Bristol are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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