St. Bernard School vs. The Williams School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. Bernard School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
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Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Extracurriculars
The Williams School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
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School History
Overview
Saint Bernard School is a Roman Catholic co-educational college preparatory school for grades 6 through 12 located in Uncasville, Connecticut. It is co-sponsored by the Diocese of Norwich and the Xaverian Brothers and welcomes students of all faith backgrounds who value academic excellence, personal and spiritual growth, and a commitment to the community. Scholarship, Spirit, and Community are fundamental shared values at Saint Bernard. They help to define our approach to education and our institutional vision. The Saint Bernard School curriculum focuses on college preparation and is fortified by religious studies, providing a values system consistent with the Gospels.
Located on the beautiful campus of Connecticut College in the historic seaport town of New London, CT, The Williams School is a co-educational day school serving 191 students in grades 6-12 from over 40 communities in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and China.
With Core Values of Scholarship, Character, and Community, Williams seeks curious and motivated students eager for a close-knit, college prep environment.
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Year Founded
1956
1891
Students Body
Total Students
410 students
191 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
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Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
40
11
Grade 7 Students
50
26
Grade 8 Students
36
22
Grade 9 Students
65
30
Grade 10 Students
70
45
Grade 11 Students
82
26
Grade 12 Students
67
31
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
19 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
95%
84%
Average Class Size
19
11
Number of AP Classes
16
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Average SAT score
1185
1193
Average ACT score
n/a
27
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 10 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$14,000
$36,000
Tuition Notes
14,000 for High School
8,900 for Middle School
Tuition Assistance and Merit Awards are available
% on Financial Aid
53%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,200
$12,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Admissions Director
Taylor Riso
Sharon Gaudreau
Admissions Associate
n/a
Kate Canning
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
37
11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Arts WorkshopBig B Varsity Letter Club
Chess ClubColor Guard
Debate TeamFilm Club
Food ClubGirls Who Code
Interact ClubInternational Club
International Thespian SocietyKnitting Club
Math ClubMillionaires Club
Mock Trial ClubMulti Cultural Club
National Art Honor SocietyNational Honor Society
Newspaper ClubPeer Ministry
Peer TutoringPsychology Club
Robotics ClubSilver Cross Society
Spanish Honor SocietyStudent Ambassador Club
Student CouncilYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama ClubFlute Ensemble
Guitar and Ukulele StudioPiano Studio
Praise BandPraise Choir/Praise Band
String EnsembleTri M Music Honor Society
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cheerleading
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
AmbassadorsGSA
Harvard Model CongressLiterary Journal
Multicultural ClubService Committee
Student CouncilTechnology & Aerospace Club
Yale Model UNYearbook
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Yoga Club