Steeped in the Catholic tradition, St. Bernadette School is an ethnically diverse community serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade eight.
Each student is encouraged to strive for academic excellence within a coeducational, safe, nurturing, and loving environment where moral values are taught and modeled.
At Saint Bernadette Catholic School, we believe in providing our students with as many learning experiences in as possible in a wide variety of areas.
One of our enrichment programs, open to exceptional students in grades 7 and 8 is the “Tech-Ed Program.” The students in this program have created and maintained this website.
Utilizing computer skills mastered in class throughout their educational experience in grades K through 6.
The Tech-Ed students are given hands-on experience in web creation using Microsoft FrontPage.
The students have created or gathered all content, produced, scanned, and edited digital images, learned image manipulation using Adobe Photoshop, created PowerPoint presentations, produced digital sound files using digital sound editing software, and a wealth of other technical tasks.
While accomplishing these “techno-tasks”, the students have learned vital lessons about the importance of teamwork in reaching a common goal, the concepts of deadlines and time management, and the importance of good communication.
They have applied the gospel values instilled in them by their parents and the faculty and staff of our school.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 117 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1957
Student Body
Total Students
117 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Eileen C. Steele
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Bernadette School offer?
St. Bernadette School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer and Softball.
When is the application deadline for St. Bernadette School?
The application deadline for St. Bernadette School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Bernadette School located?
St. Bernadette School is located in the The Centre neighborhood of East Haven, CT.
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