Catholic Academy of Bridgeport/St Raphael Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–3
Bridgeport, CT
324 Frank St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Bridgeport since at least 2011
In Bridgeport, Connecticut, Catholic Academy of Bridgeport/St Raphael Academy is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 3rd grade. About 179 students attend, with roughly 20 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Bridgeport. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–3
- Students
- 179
- Teachers
- 8.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 20.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 93 girls, 86 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Bridgeport
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 54% of Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 50 Catholic elementary schools in Connecticut.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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Questions about Catholic Academy of Bridgeport/St Raphael Academy
What grades does Catholic Academy of Bridgeport/St Raphael Academy serve?
Catholic Academy of Bridgeport/St Raphael Academy serves grades Pre-K–3.
How many students attend Catholic Academy of Bridgeport/St Raphael Academy?
About 179 students, with 20 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Catholic Academy of Bridgeport/St Raphael Academy?
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