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The Williams School

Independent school · Grades 6–12

New London, CT

182 Mohegan Ave, New London, CT 06320

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
  • Serving families in New London since at least 2011

In New London, Connecticut, The Williams School is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 189 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. 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 7 hours, 160 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–12
Students
189
Teachers
23.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.9
Boys and girls
Coed · 98 girls, 91 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
160 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 67% of independent schools in Connecticut.
    • Compared with 18 independent schools in Connecticut.

    Students by survey year

    260’11–12234’13–14235’15–16232’17–18225’19–20185’21–22189’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    613
    717
    822
    942
    1029
    1132
    1234

    Student body

    White74%
    Asian15%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Black5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

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    What grades does The Williams School serve?

    The Williams School serves grades 6–12.

    How many students attend The Williams School?

    About 189 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

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