Best Connecticut Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 420 private schools serving 63,248 students in Connecticut (there are 1,001 public schools, serving 496,954 students). 11% of all K-12 students in Connecticut are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $23,349 for elementary schools and $41,936 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Connecticut include Kingswood Oxford School, Westover School and Immaculate High School.
The average acceptance rate is 69% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 30% and the student:teacher ratio is 8:1.
42% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Connecticut Private Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
116
23,597
14%
106
13,074
9%
102
13,093
10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Connecticut?
The best top ranked private schools in Connecticut include Kingswood Oxford School, Westover School and Immaculate High School.
How many private schools are located in Connecticut?
420 private schools are located in Connecticut.
How much do private schools cost in Connecticut?
The average private school tuition in Connecticut is $23,349 for elementary schools and $41,936 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Connecticut?
Connecticut private schools are approximately 30% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Connecticut go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Connecticut are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Connecticut?
42% of private schools in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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