Watkinson School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Hartford, CT
180 Bloomfield Ave, Hartford, CT 06105
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Hartford since at least 2011
Watkinson School is an independent private school in Hartford, Connecticut, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 214 students and around 13 students per teacher. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 162 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 214
- Teachers
- 17.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 105 girls, 109 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 162 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 98% (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 56% of independent schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 18 independent schools in Connecticut.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
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 Watkinson School
What grades does Watkinson School serve?
Watkinson School serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend Watkinson School?
About 214 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Watkinson School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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