Top 10 Best Litchfield County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 30 private schools serving 7,070 students in Litchfield County, CT (there are 61 public schools, serving 21,184 public students). 25% of all K-12 students in Litchfield County, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 11%).
The best top ranked private schools in Litchfield County, CT include St. Mary Magdalen School, Kent School and The Hotchkiss School.
The average tuition cost is $54,831, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $29,133.
37% of private schools in Litchfield County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Litchfield County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
South Kent School
South Kent School Photo
All-boys (Episcopal)
(2)
40 Bulls Bridge Road
South Kent, CT 06785
(860) 927-3539
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Canterbury School
Canterbury School Photo - At Canterbury, you will develop the skills most essential to meeting future challenges and succeeding in college. These start with critical thinking, excellence in writing, and a solid foundation in digital literacy.
(Catholic)
101 Aspetuck
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
99 Green Hill Rd
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7334
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
220 Nettleton Hollow Rd
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-2230
Grades: 2-12
| 1,330 students
The Hotchkiss School
The Hotchkiss School Photo - Varsity Sailing Blue
11 Interlaken Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-3102
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Grades: PK-9
| 320 students
Kent School
Kent School Photo
(Episcopal)
1 Macedonia Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-6035
Grades: 9-12
| 588 students
Rumsey Hall School
Rumsey Hall School Photo
201 Romford Rd
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Grades: PK-9
| 328 students
St. Anthony School
St. Anthony School Photo
(Catholic)
55 Oak St
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7521
Grades: PK-8
| 115 students
St. Mary Magdalen School
St. Mary Magdalen School Photo - St. Mary Magdalen builds friendships that last a lifetime.
(Catholic)
140 Buckingham St
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-0621
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
Salisbury School
Salisbury School Photo
All-boys (Episcopal)
(1)
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
The Taft School
The Taft School Photo - Taft's 226-acre campus is in New England's beautiful Litchfield County, Connecticut.
(2)
110 Woodbury Road
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-7777
Grades: 9-12
| 580 students
Washington Montessori School
Washington Montessori School Photo - The Lower School students (3-6 year olds) are curious about the world and the Montessori materials help them learn about geography and maps.
Montessori School
(8)
240 Litchfield Tpke
New Preston Marble Dale, CT 06777
(860) 868-0551
Grades: PK-8
| 256 students
Connecticut Junior Republic
All-boys | Special Education School
(3)
550 Goshen Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-9423
Grades: 7-12
| 28 students
Creative Arts Studio
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
122 S Pomperaug Ave Ste 1
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 266-4392
Grades: PK-K
| 129 students
Devereux Glenholme School
Special Education School
81 Sabbaday Lane
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7377
Grades: Inquire with school
| 83 students
Faith Prep School
(Pentecostal)
600 Danbury Rd Ste 2
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 671-7287
Grades: K-12
| 167 students
Forman School
Forman School Photo - Fall Sports: Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Boatbuilding, Cross-Country, Rock Climbing, Girls Volleyball
Special Education School
12 Norfolk Rd
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-1802
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Hunter Montessori School
Montessori School
18 Cedar Ln
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860) 489-5595
Grades: K-9
| 41 students
KinderCare of New Milford
KinderCare of New Milford Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
204 Danbury Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-1844
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Litchfield Montessori School
Litchfield Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
5 Knife Shop Road
Northfield, CT 06778
(860) 283-5920
Grades: PK-6
| 73 students
Marvelwood School
Marvelwood School Photo - Our beautiful 83-acre campus is located in Kent, Connecticut. We welcome you to visit.
(2)
476 Skiff Mountain Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-0047
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
30 North Main Street
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-0791
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
360 Prospect St
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-4177
Grades: PK-8
| 115 students
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
760 Main St
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 274-9208
Grades: PK-8
| 178 students
387 New Harwinton Rd
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 482-7464
Grades: NS-12
| 199 students
Torrington KinderCare
Torrington KinderCare Photo - Children recreate the Ice Age
Daycare / Preschool
1260 Winsted Rd.
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-8687
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Touchstone School
All-girls | Special Education School
11 Country Place
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-3809
Grades: 9-11
| 12 students
Wellspring's Arch Bridge School
Special Education School
(1)
21 Arch Bridge Rd
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 266-8031
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
The Woodhall School
The Woodhall School Photo - The Woodhall Players presented John Steinbeck's drama, Of Mice and Men.
All-boys
58 Harrison Ln
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 266-7788
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Litchfield County, Connecticut

Litchfield County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
204 Interlaken Rd Po Box 1596
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-2855
Grades: PK-4
| 65 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Litchfield County, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Litchfield County, CT include St. Mary Magdalen School, Kent School and The Hotchkiss School.
How many private schools are located in Litchfield County, CT?
30 private schools are located in Litchfield County, CT.
How much do private schools cost in Litchfield County, CT?
The average tuition cost is $54,831, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $29,133.
How diverse are private schools in Litchfield County, CT?
Litchfield County, CT private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
What percentage of students in Litchfield County, CT go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in Litchfield County, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Litchfield County, CT?
37% of private schools in Litchfield County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

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