St. Catherine Academy is a private state approved school of the diocese of bridgeport serving children with intellectual disability, learning disability, speech language impaired, multi-handicapped, neurological impairment, and autism.
The school was established in 1999 as a fulltime, day school for the purpose of educating students who require a functional academic and life skills curriculum.
The school educates students ages 5 to 21 who are emotionally sound, motivated to learn but unable to thrive in an inclusive setting.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Catherine Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Catherine Academy?
The application deadline for St. Catherine Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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