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The Burnham School

Public Grades K-5

Students ?

6.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$40,218

Per pupil spending ?

25%

Free/discounted lunch ?

80 Main St.
Bridgewater, CT 06752

(860) 354-5559

District: Regional School District 12

Students who attend The Burnham School usually attend:

High:

Shepaug Valley School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.8%

Hispanic:

13.2%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 97th percentile in 2007 → 80th in 2012

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Connecticut average (78% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 97th-percentile peak (2007) to 80th (2012)

Students meeting standards (2020-2021) ?

This school78%

District avg71%

Connecticut avg43%

Not ranked this year

The Burnham School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Connecticut percentile	Rating
2012	78.3	113 of 564	80.0%	★★★★☆
2011	81.5	59 of 565	89.6%	★★★★☆
2010	76.3	150 of 579	74.1%	★★★★☆
2009	83.0	28 of 566	95.1%	★★★★★
2008	80.8	74 of 565	86.9%	★★★★☆
2007	85.2	16 of 568	97.2%	★★★★★
2006	70.1	220 of 570	61.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Connecticut (2020-2021) ?

English Language Arts81%+33 vs state

Mathematics75%+38 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, June 11, 2013

My family and I moved here from a nearby town that offered an excellent education. The school system was nationally ranked there. There were, however, ALOT more children in the schools.

We are extremely happy with the education that our son is getting at Burnham. The small class sizes are a great thing. He is receiving individualized attention from excellent teachers who are all very obviously committed to these children. The teachers and administration are very tuned in to each and every child. He is not getting "lost in the shuffle" as he was in the bigger school system. He is flourishing because of this and his report cards are excellent.

I would highly recommend anyone to trust in The Burnham School for their children's educational needs. There is nothing more important than our kids and their futures. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, June 11, 2013

This small town school excels at every level. The teachers are top notch and offer the students plenty of one to one attention. There is a strong support staff in place as well. It is a wonderful and supportive community and the children excel! A gem. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, July 26, 2009

I went to this school when I was young. Now my daughter goes there. I just think it's a great small school. Everyone knows everyone. Small classes and great teacher student attention. Close Quote

Schools Near The Burnham School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSS Science (2025)	SBAC English Language Arts (2025)				SBAC Mathematics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
The Burnham School	Public	K-5	80 Main St.	Bridgewater	06752	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Regional School District 12	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 354-5559	68	10	6.7	25.0%	57 (83.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)								(n/a)									$40,218
Booth Free School	Public	K-5	14 South St.	Roxbury	06783	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Regional School District 12	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 354-9391	86	10	8.5	18.6%	79 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)								(n/a)									$32,965
Hill And Plain School	Public	PK, KG-2	60 Old Town Park Rd.	New Milford	06776	Western Connecticut Planning Region	New Milford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 354-5430	371	34	10.9	38.5%	190 (51.2%)	6 (1.6%)	142 (38.3%)	17 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.3%)								(n/a)									$20,862
Sarah Noble Intermediate School	Public	3-5	25 Sunny Valley Rd.	New Milford	06776	Western Connecticut Planning Region	New Milford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 210-4020	753	61	12.2	34.4%	487 (64.7%)	17 (2.3%)	199 (26.4%)	27 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (2.9%)	37.7	293^rd of 493 public elementary schools	40.6%		36.4	300^th of 497 public elementary schools	39.6%	7	50.4	41.7	48.7	50.0		47.0	39.1	34.7	$21,100
Northville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	22 Hipp Rd.	New Milford	06776	Western Connecticut Planning Region	New Milford School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 355-3713	428	37	11.6	30.4%	286 (66.8%)	13 (3.0%)	106 (24.8%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.8%)								(n/a)									$20,578
Candlewood Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Candlewood Lake Road	Brookfield	06804	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Brookfield School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(203) 775-7675	1,085	81	13.3	24.0%	734 (67.6%)	43 (4.0%)	201 (18.5%)	77 (7.1%)	13 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.6%)	59.3	219^th of 493 public elementary schools	55.6%					(n/a)	65.4	48.2	67.2	68.1		49.7	61.1	41.5	$19,381
Sherman School	Public	PK, KG-8	2 Route 37 East	Sherman	06784	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Sherman School District	No	No	No	Yes	(860) 355-3793	229	27	8.3	6.1%	191 (83.4%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (8.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.0%)	95.1	5^th of 493 public elementary schools	99.0%		89.2	40^th of 497 public elementary schools	92.0%	35			85.7		85.7	90.9	96.4		$35,445
Stadley Rough School	Public	K-5	25 Karen Rd.	Danbury	06811	Western Connecticut Planning Region	Danbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 797-4773	479	31	15.5	55.1%	73 (15.2%)	27 (5.6%)	341 (71.2%)	13 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.8%)	15	403^rd of 493 public elementary schools	18.3%		14.2	404^th of 497 public elementary schools	18.7%	1	27.8	25.0	31.1			21.7	33.3	29.2	$15,295
Washington Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11 School St.	Washington Depot	06794	Northwest Hills Planning Region	Regional School District 12	No	No	No	No	(860) 868-7331	156	15	10.2	18.6%	125 (80.1%)	1 (0.6%)	27 (17.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)								(n/a)							74.1		$29,004
Mitchell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14 School St.	Woodbury	06798	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	Regional School District 14	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 263-4314	328	27	12.2	19.5%	264 (80.5%)	7 (2.1%)	42 (12.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.3%)	60.5	213^th of 493 public elementary schools	56.8%		51.5	242^nd of 497 public elementary schools	51.3%	29	74.6	38.3	69.4	61.9		40.4	75.5	46.0	$23,131

Frequently Asked Questions about The Burnham School

What schools do graduates of The Burnham School attend?

Students who attend The Burnham School usually go on to attend:

High : Shepaug Valley School

What district is The Burnham School in?

Regional School District 12

What is the racial makeup of The Burnham School?

Students at The Burnham School are 84% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend The Burnham School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 68 students attended The Burnham School.

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