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The Cheshire Academy

Private, Nonsectarian Grades 9-12

341

Students ?

6.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

10 Main St
Cheshire, CT 64102

(203) 439-7219

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.3%

Asian:

24.3%

Two or more races:

14.7%

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by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Our daughter has been attending Cheshire in the past two years. It has been a wonderful experience. She has a chance to develop intellectually, academically, socially, and physically. We are so happy for her and are thankful for the supports and nurtures from the administrators, teachers, and staff at Cheshire. Close Quote

by a student
Saturday, November 20, 2010

It has been 45 years since I went to Cheshire Academy, but I loved it when I was there. The student-teacher ratio was fanastic, the teachers were dedicated and skilled, and the overall experience was wonderful. This school gave me the basis for both academic and occupational success. Close Quote

Schools Near The Cheshire Academy

School	Students/Teachers	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
The Cheshire Academy	Private, Nonsectarian	9-12	10 Main St	Cheshire	64102	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	(203) 439-7219	341	54	6.3	151 (44.3%)	40 (11.7%)	15 (4.4%)	83 (24.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	50 (14.7%)
St Bridget School	Private, Roman Catholic	PK, KG-8	171 Main St	Cheshire	06410	New Haven County	(203) 272-5860	323	25	10.1	190 (58.8%)	12 (3.7%)	27 (8.4%)	22 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)
Boulder Knoll Montessori School	Private, Nonsectarian	PK-K	660 Boulder Rd	Cheshire	64103	New Haven County	(203) 272-5893	20	2	3.0	5 (25.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Benhaven Academy	Private, Nonsectarian	8-12	50 N Plains Hwy	Wallingford	06492	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	(203) 774-0008	27	9	3.0	22 (81.5%)	5 (18.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Benhaven School	Private, Nonsectarian	K-12	125 N Plains Industrial Rd	Wallingford	06492	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	(203) 793-1905	40	8	5.0	27 (67.5%)	5 (12.5%)	8 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
B.E.S.T. Academy	Private, Nonsectarian	K-12	5 Barnes Industrial Rd S	Wallingford	06492	New Haven County	(203) 284-0441	33	5	6.6	17 (51.5%)	8 (24.2%)	7 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High Road School Of Wallingford-High School	Private, Nonsectarian	K-12	31 Village Ln	Wallingford	06492	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	(203) 265-5507	45	10	4.5	15 (33.3%)	15 (33.3%)	15 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Holy Trinity School	Private, Roman Catholic	PK, KG-8	11 N Whittlesey Ave	Wallingford	06492	New Haven County	(203) 269-4477	184	15	10.8	125 (67.9%)	7 (3.8%)	20 (10.9%)	7 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Heritage Baptist Academy	Private, Baptist	PK, KG-12	161 S Whittlesey Ave	Wallingford	06492	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	(203) 400-7227	82			0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Choate Rosemary Hall	Private, Nonsectarian	9-12	333 Christian St	Wallingford	64923	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	(203) 697-2000	842	115	7.3	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Cheshire Academy

How many students attend The Cheshire Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 341 students attended The Cheshire Academy.

What is the racial makeup of The Cheshire Academy?

Students at The Cheshire Academy are 44% White, 24% Asian, 15% Two or more races, 12% African American, 4% Hispanic.

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School								Students/Teachers											Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
The Cheshire Academy	Private, Nonsectarian	9-12	10 Main St	Cheshire	64102	Naugatuck Valley Planning Region	(203) 439-7219	341	54	6.3		151 (44.3%)	40 (11.7%)	15 (4.4%)	83 (24.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	50 (14.7%)
St Bridget School	Private, Roman Catholic	PK, KG-8	171 Main St	Cheshire	06410	New Haven County	(203) 272-5860	323	25	10.1		190 (58.8%)	12 (3.7%)	27 (8.4%)	22 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)
Boulder Knoll Montessori School	Private, Nonsectarian	PK-K	660 Boulder Rd	Cheshire	64103	New Haven County	(203) 272-5893	20	2	3.0		5 (25.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Benhaven Academy	Private, Nonsectarian	8-12	50 N Plains Hwy	Wallingford	06492	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	(203) 774-0008	27	9	3.0		22 (81.5%)	5 (18.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Benhaven School	Private, Nonsectarian	K-12	125 N Plains Industrial Rd	Wallingford	06492	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	(203) 793-1905	40	8	5.0		27 (67.5%)	5 (12.5%)	8 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
B.E.S.T. Academy	Private, Nonsectarian	K-12	5 Barnes Industrial Rd S	Wallingford	06492	New Haven County	(203) 284-0441	33	5	6.6		17 (51.5%)	8 (24.2%)	7 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High Road School Of Wallingford-High School	Private, Nonsectarian	K-12	31 Village Ln	Wallingford	06492	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	(203) 265-5507	45	10	4.5		15 (33.3%)	15 (33.3%)	15 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Holy Trinity School	Private, Roman Catholic	PK, KG-8	11 N Whittlesey Ave	Wallingford	06492	New Haven County	(203) 269-4477	184	15	10.8		125 (67.9%)	7 (3.8%)	20 (10.9%)	7 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Heritage Baptist Academy	Private, Baptist	PK, KG-12	161 S Whittlesey Ave	Wallingford	06492	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	(203) 400-7227	82				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Choate Rosemary Hall	Private, Nonsectarian	9-12	333 Christian St	Wallingford	64923	South Central Connecticut Planning Region	(203) 697-2000	842	115	7.3		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)