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Bristol Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 464 students in Bristol, CT.
100% of private preschools 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 Preschools (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
464
Students
-21.0% (-123 students) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
+108.3% (+13.0 pp) 10-yr
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-13.3% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bristol)
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
229 Schools
# Students
464 Students
35,839 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearBristol, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025155177191
2024126170187
2023130160185
2022132163188
2021132159184
2020139157179
2019133163182
2018133162181
2017170164183
2016147161181
2015147158173
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% Students of Color
25%
29%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBristol, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202525%29%32%
202424%29%32%
202320%27%32%
202218%27%31%
202118%26%32%
202018%27%31%
201913%24%31%
201813%23%30%
20179%24%31%
201612%24%31%
201512%26%31%
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0.61
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearBristol, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20250.610.640.65
20240.620.640.65
20230.570.630.65
20220.560.610.64
20210.580.610.64
20200.590.610.64
20190.560.580.64
20180.560.570.64
20170.490.550.62
20160.540.560.62
20150.540.570.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
668 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
6 Students
976 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBristol, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20251%3%4%
20241%3%5%
20232%3%5%
20221%3%5%
20211%3%5%
20202%3%4%
20191%3%5%
20181%4%5%
20172%2%3%
20163%3%3%
20153%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
53 Students
2,752 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBristol, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202511%8%8%
202411%8%8%
20238%7%8%
20226%7%8%
20216%7%7%
20205%7%7%
20194%6%7%
20184%5%7%
20173%5%6%
20163%5%7%
20153%5%6%
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# Black Students
20 Students
2,039 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBristol, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20254%6%6%
20244%6%6%
20233%6%6%
20224%7%6%
20214%6%7%
20204%7%7%
20193%6%6%
20183%6%6%
20171%6%6%
20161%6%6%
20151%6%6%
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# White Students
257 Students
17,769 Students
% White Students
55%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBristol, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202555%51%48%
202451%51%48%
202360%52%48%
202260%55%50%
202156%55%50%
202053%55%51%
201956%60%52%
201856%60%52%
201766%63%54%
201658%61%54%
201558%60%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
50 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
135 Students
10,751 Students
% of Others Students
29%
30%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBristol, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202529%30%34%
202433%30%33%
202327%30%33%
202229%28%31%
202133%29%31%
202036%28%31%
201936%25%30%
201836%25%30%
201728%24%30%
201635%25%29%
201535%26%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
35 Teachers
3,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBristol, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202513:110:112:1
202414:110:112:1
202314:110:112:1
202214:19:112:1
202114:19:112:1
202015:110:112:1
201915:110:112:1
201815:110:112:1
201717:110:112:1
201615:110:112:1
201515:110:113:1
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Average Class Size
18 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearBristol, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025181516
2024181516
2023181516
2022181516
2021181516
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Bristol, CT?
The top ranked private preschools in Bristol, CT is Immanuel Lutheran School.
How many private preschools are located in Bristol?
4 private preschools are located in Bristol.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Bristol?
100% of private preschools in Bristol are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Bristol are often viewed compared to one another?

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