Yeshiva K'tana of Waterbury
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
Waterbury, CT
32 Hillside Ave, Waterbury, CT 06710
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- B-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Jewish school in Waterbury
- Smaller classes than 62% of Jewish day schools nationwide
- Growing: enrollment up 82% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Waterbury since at least 2011
In Waterbury, Connecticut, Yeshiva K'tana of Waterbury is a Jewish private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 583 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 82% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 185 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 583
- Teachers
- 98.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 304 girls, 279 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Jewish
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 185 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 91% of Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 343 Jewish elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- Agudath Israel of America
- National Society for Hebrew Day Schools
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 Yeshiva K'tana of Waterbury
What grades does Yeshiva K'tana of Waterbury serve?
Yeshiva K'tana of Waterbury serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Yeshiva K'tana of Waterbury?
About 583 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Yeshiva K'tana of Waterbury?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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