The Williams School vs. St. Bernard School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
The Williams School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
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St. Bernard School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
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Overview
Located on the beautiful campus of Connecticut College in the historic seaport town of New London, CT, The Williams School is a co-educational day school serving 191 students in grades 6-12 from over 40 communities in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and China.
With Core Values of Scholarship, Character, and Community, Williams seeks curious and motivated students eager for a close-knit, college prep environment.
Saint Bernard School is a Roman Catholic co-educational college preparatory school for grades 6 through 12 located in Uncasville, Connecticut. It is co-sponsored by the Diocese of Norwich and the Xaverian Brothers and welcomes students of all faith backgrounds who value academic excellence, personal and spiritual growth, and a commitment to the community. Scholarship, Spirit, and Community are fundamental shared values at Saint Bernard. They help to define our approach to education and our institutional vision. The Saint Bernard School curriculum focuses on college preparation and is fortified by religious studies, providing a values system consistent with the Gospels.
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Year Founded
1891
1956
Students Body
Total Students
191 students
410 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
11
40
Grade 7 Students
26
50
Grade 8 Students
22
36
Grade 9 Students
30
65
Grade 10 Students
45
70
Grade 11 Students
26
82
Grade 12 Students
31
67
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
41 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
84%
95%
Average Class Size
11
19
Number of AP Classes
n/a
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:10
Average SAT score
1193
1185
Average ACT score
27
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 10 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$36,000
$14,000
Tuition Notes
Tuition Assistance and Merit Awards are available
14,000 for High School
8,900 for Middle School
% on Financial Aid
40%
53%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,000
$5,200
Admissions Director
Sharon Gaudreau
Taylor Riso
Admissions Associate
Kate Canning
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
14
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
37
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Ambassadors, GSA, Harvard Model Congress, Literary Journal, Multicultural Club, Service Committee, Student Council, Technology & Aerospace Club, Yale Model UN, Yearbook, Yoga Club
Arts Workshop, Big B Varsity Letter Club, Cheerleading, Chess Club, Color Guard, Debate Team, Drama Club, Film Club, Flute Ensemble, Food Club, Girls Who Code, Guitar and Ukulele Studio, Interact Club, International Club, International Thespian Society, Knitting Club, Math Club, Millionaires Club, Mock Trial Club, Multi Cultural Club, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Newspaper Club, Peer Ministry, Peer Tutoring, Piano Studio, Praise Band, Praise Choir/Praise Band, Psychology Club, Robotics Club, Silver Cross Society, Spanish Honor Society, String Ensemble, Student Ambassador Club, Student Council, Tri M Music Honor Society, Yearbook