Serving 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prendergast School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prendergast School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Prendergast School's student population of 588 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
588 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Prendergast School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prendergast School is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#807 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
47%
32%
Black
23%
12%
White
23%
46%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prendergast School's ranking?
Prendergast School is ranked #807 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Prendergast School often compared to?
Prendergast Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mead School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Prendergast School?
588 students attend Prendergast School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Prendergast School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Prendergast School?
Prendergast School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Prendergast School offer ?
Prendergast School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Prendergast School part of?
Prendergast School is part of Ansonia School District.
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