St. Lawrence School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
West Haven, CT
231 Main St, West Haven, CT 06516
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in West Haven since at least 2011
In West Haven, Connecticut, St. Lawrence School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 172 students attend, with roughly 18 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Hartford. The school day runs about 6 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 172
- Teachers
- 9.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 17.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 93 girls, 79 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Hartford
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students 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?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about St. Lawrence School
What grades does St. Lawrence School serve?
St. Lawrence School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Lawrence School?
About 172 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Lawrence School?
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