Putnam Science Academy
Independent school · Grades 8–12
Putnam, CT
18 Maple St, Putnam, CT 06260
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- One of the most diverse private schools in Connecticut
- Smaller classes than 65% of independent schools in Connecticut
- Serving families in Putnam since at least 2011
In Putnam, Connecticut, Putnam Science Academy is an independent private school for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. About 130 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 65% of independent high schools in Connecticut. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 163 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 8–12
- Students
- 130
- Teachers
- 22 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 21 girls, 109 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 163 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 65% of independent high schools in Connecticut (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 71% of independent high schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 17 independent high schools in Connecticut.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- 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?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Putnam Science Academy
What grades does Putnam Science Academy serve?
Putnam Science Academy serves grades 8–12.
How many students attend Putnam Science Academy?
About 130 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Putnam Science Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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