The average private school acceptance rate in Connecticut is 70% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Connecticut is Choate Rosemary Hall, with an acceptance rate of 11%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 11%
75%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 49%
Most Selective Private Schools in Connecticut (2024-25)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 11%
Grades: 9-12
333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2000
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2000
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 13%
Grades: 9-12
11 Interlaken Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-3102
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-3102
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 19%
Grades: 9-12
110 Woodbury Road
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-7777
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-7777
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 9-12
995 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-3043
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-3043
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Brunswick School
All-boys
Acceptance Rate: 27%
Grades: PK-12
100 Maher Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 27%
Grades: 9-12
4 Batchelder Road
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 687-6000
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 687-6000
Rank: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-5
770 Pacific St
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 975-8579
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 975-8579
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 29%
Grades: 9-12
185 North Main Street
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 386-4400
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 386-4400
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Canterbury School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 9-12
101 Aspetuck
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3800
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3800
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: PK-9
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Rank: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 36%
Grades: 9-12
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Rank: #1212.
Acceptance Rate: 39%
Grades: 5-12
377 North Wilton Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 801-4833
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 801-4833
Rank: #1313.
Kent School
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 42%
Grades: 9-12
1 Macedonia Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-6020
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-6020
Rank: #1414.
Winston Preparatory School CT
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Grades: 4-12
57 West Rocks Road
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 229-0465
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 229-0465
Rank: #1515.
Acceptance Rate: 45%
Grades: 6-8
225 King Philip Dr
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-0614
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-0614
Rank: #1616.
Miss Porter's School
All-girls
Acceptance Rate: 48%
Grades: 9-12
60 Main St.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3500
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3500
Rank: #1717.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 7-12
986 Forest Road
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 397-1001
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 397-1001
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: PK-12
1177 King Street
Greenwich, CT 06831
(609) 261-2273
Greenwich, CT 06831
(609) 261-2273
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: 6-12
180 Bloomfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 236-5618
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 236-5618
Rank: #2020.
Acceptance Rate: 58%
Grades: PK-8
115 Laurel Brook Road
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 347-7235
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 347-7235
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: K-12
575 White Plains Rd
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 261-6230
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 261-6230
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 6-12
170 Kingswood Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 727-5000
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 727-5000
Rank: #2323.
Acceptance Rate: 62%
Grades: PK-8
981 Stratfield Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 336-3801
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 336-3801
Rank: #2424.
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Grades: 9-12
10 Main St
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 9-12
285 Lafayette Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 334-3434
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 334-3434
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 8-12
45 Cottage Road
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 823-3861
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 823-3861
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 9-12
1237 Whittemore Road
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 577-4521
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 577-4521
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Willow Tree Montessori
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-K
171 Amity Road
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3100
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3100
Rank: #2929.
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Grades: NS-9
635 Frogtown Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-8
283 Lafayette Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-6773
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 576-6773
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
471 North Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 8-12
1393 Boston Post Road
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6247
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6247
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: K-8
324 Montevideo Rd
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 677-0035
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 677-0035
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Ms. Phelps' Preparatory School
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 9-12
41 Newport Road
Oneco, CT 06373
(860) 771-8565
Oneco, CT 06373
(860) 771-8565
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-K
635 Glenbrook Road
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 348-5531
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 348-5531
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Connecticut average private schools acceptance rate?
The Connecticut average private schools acceptance rate is 70% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private schools in Connecticut?
The top ranked private schools in Connecticut include Choate Rosemary Hall, The Hotchkiss School and The Taft School.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Connecticut?
The most selective private high school in Connecticut is Choate Rosemary Hall, with an acceptance rate of 11%. The most selective private elementary school is Brunswick School, with an acceptance rate of 27%.
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