About the School
- Plainfield Catholic School in Moosup, CT serves 216 co–educational students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a rural community setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 with 12 full–time teachers supporting its regular elementary and secondary programs.
- As a Catholic school affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), it integrates religious instruction within its academic curriculum.
- Approximately 8.8% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural Moosup community.
- Plainfield Catholic School is part of the local private school landscape near Danielson, CT, providing early education through middle school options for families seeking Catholic–based schooling.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
216 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Plainfield Catholic School?
The application deadline for Plainfield Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Avg. class size: 20 students
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120 Water Street
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(860) 774-3281
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(860) 774-3281
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Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
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120 Water Street
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 774-3281
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
All-girls | Specialized Curriculum
41 Newport Road
Oneco, CT 06373
(860) 771-8565
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
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120 Water Street
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 774-3281
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
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Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-5619
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(860) 779-2101
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Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-1036
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Avg. class size: 10 students
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All-girls | Specialized Curriculum
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Oneco, CT 06373
(860) 771-8565
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
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Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-5619
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students
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(860) 779-2101
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students
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(860) 774-1036
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(401) 539-7775
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
120 Water Street
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 774-3281
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Special Education School
Rt. 169
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-5619
Distance: 8.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students
Special Education School
934 N Main St
Danielson, CT 62391
(860) 779-2101
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students
Special Education School
Po Box 324
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-1036
Distance: 12.0 mi
Gr: 7-10 | 17 students
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(401) 539-7775
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