St. Ann Academy offers much more than just a strong academic program; we teach the entire student-mind, heart and spirit.
We support your family-taught values of right and wrong and help in establishing the highest moral values.
Our school environment is that of a caring community with the student at the center of all that we do."St. Ann`s is like family" - this is a phrase we hear over and over from alumni and newcomers alike, and it`s the characteristic that makes us most proud.
Families with children of all ages, races and creeds gather together often for school events such as the Ice Cream Social, the Harvest Festival and Family Pasta Night, to name just a few.
More importantly, the St. Ann community is quick to rally for those in need, evidenced continually in so many ways.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,521
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Ann Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1937
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
234 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
86%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
18 students
Advanced Courses
Algebra I
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Mock Trial, National Junior Honor Society, School Newspaper, Student Council
School Notes
- School Motto: Something More
- St. Ann Academy reflects the socio-economically and ethnically diverse population of Black Rock and the surrounding area. There is a very strong sense of community that is welcoming to all. Many families have been part of the St. Ann Academy community for several generations, and proudly point out a family member in Alumni Hall, where a gallery displays graduation photos of every class since the school`s founding in 1937. The school boasts of many long-standing traditions, as parents of today`s students recall childhood memories at events that still occur today.St. Ann Academy feels like one big family. Newcomers, alumni parents, teachers and staff form a strong school culture Families with children of all ages, races and creeds gather together often for events. More importantly, the St. Ann Academy community is quick to rally for those in need, evidenced continually in so many ways.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Ann Academy cost?
St. Ann Academy's tuition is approximately $5,521 for private students.
When is the application deadline for St. Ann Academy?
The application deadline for St. Ann Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Ann Academy located?
St. Ann Academy is located in the Black Rock neighborhood of Bridgeport, CT.
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