Top 10 Best Connecticut Private Preschools Belonging To National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 30 private preschools belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) serving 10,816 students in Connecticut. You can also find more schools membership associations in Connecticut.
The best top ranked belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) private preschools in Connecticut include King School, Renbrook School and Ridgefield Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 59%, which is lower than the Connecticut private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
7% of private preschools belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked Private Preschools Belonging To National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Connecticut (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
King School
King School Photo - Grade 1 students participating in STEM activities.
1450 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-3496
Grades: PK-12
| 707 students
New Canaan Country School
New Canaan Country School Photo - Academics, arts, music and athletics are woven into our students' day to pique their curiosity and instill a joy of learning.
(9)
635 Frogtown Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
Grades: NS-9
| 555 students
Renbrook School
Renbrook School Photo - Renbrook School provides students in preschool through grade eight with a robust, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate educational experience of the highest caliber. Small classes in an intimate community of supportive and caring teachers allow for an individualized approach to learning enabling each child to learn to take appropriate risks and identify and cultivate his or her own strengths.
(14)
2865 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-1661
Grades: NS-8
| 347 students
Ridgefield Academy
Ridgefield Academy Photo - At RA, imaginations flourish and academic excellence takes root. Here, the dreamers of today become the thinkers of tomorrow.
(6)
223 West Mountain Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-1800
Grades: NS-8
| 448 students
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
139 W Rocks Rd
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 847-3881
Grades: PK-8
| 560 students
Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
(3)
2186 High Ridge Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 329-2186
Grades: PK-12
| 335 students
Brunswick School
Brunswick School Photo - Middle School Campus on King Street
All-boys
100 Maher Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 1,044 students
565 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 236-9561
Grades: PK-12
| 164 students
The Children's Tree Montessori School
The Children's Tree Montessori School Photo - Learning to make words with the movable alphabet in the primary (preschool) classroom.
Montessori School
(4)
96 Essex Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-3536
Grades: NS-6
| 112 students
Greens Farms Academy
Greens Farms Academy Photo
35 Beachside Avenue
Greens Farms, CT 06838
(203) 256-7501
Grades: PK-12
| 713 students
Greenwich Academy
All-girls
(2)
200 N Maple Ave
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8900
Grades: PK-12
| 830 students
401 Old Church Rd
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 863-5600
Grades: NS-12
| 1,251 students
1108 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
Grades: NS-12
| 624 students
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Grades: PK-9
| 320 students
Rumsey Hall School
Rumsey Hall School Photo
201 Romford Rd
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Grades: PK-9
| 328 students
The Unquowa School
981 Stratfield Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 336-3801
Grades: PK-8
| 203 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
Waterside School
Waterside School Photo - During the week of June 18, Waterside School welcomed back rising juniors and seniors for an intensive College Boot Camp. Students from Waterside's class of 2012 and class of 2013 worked all week on college essays, resumes, and interview practice. Guidance counselors and directors of admission shared their expertise on college affordability and the college search, and juniors and seniors.
770 Pacific St
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 975-8579
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
Whitby School
Whitby School Photo - After raising caterpillars to become butterflies, our youngest Stepping Stones students (18 months - 3 years) set them free in the garden.
Montessori School
(11)
969 Lake Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 302-3900
Grades: NS-8
| 346 students
The Children's School
Montessori School
118 Scofieldtown Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 329-8815
Grades: PK-2
| 113 students
Cold Spring School
Cold Spring School Photo - Cold Spring School's Director is Arati Pandit, an educator with deep experience and belief in progressive education.
Alternative School
(3)
263 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 787-1584
Grades: PK-6
| 148 students
Fraser Woods Montessori School
Fraser Woods Montessori School Photo - Lower Elementary
Montessori School
(4)
173 S Main St
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-3390
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
The Independent Day School
The Independent Day School Photo - Located in the rolling hills of Middlefield, Connecticut, IDS sits on a beautiful 33-acre campus with state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional teachers dedicated to Fearless Learning!
(5)
115 Laurel Brook Road
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 347-7235
Grades: NS-8
| 141 students
Landmark Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
11 Burr Rd
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 226-6982
Grades: PK-K
| 145 students
The Long Ridge School
The Long Ridge School Photo - Micheal G. Harris Arts and Athletics Center
(7)
478 Erskine Road
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 322-7693
Grades: NS-5
| 82 students
The Mead School
The Mead School Photo
1095 Riverbank Road
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 595-9500
Grades: PK-8
| 202 students
Montessori Discovery School
Montessori School
(2)
218 Dudley St
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-0340
Grades: PK-6
| 56 students
Montessori School Greater Hartford
Montessori School Greater Hartford Photo
Montessori School
(9)
141 N Main St
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 236-4565
Grades: NS-9
| students
Pine Point School
89 Barnes Rd
Stonington, CT 06378
(860) 535-0606
Grades: PK-9
| 166 students
Seven Acres Montessori (The Montessori School)
Seven Acres Montessori (The Montessori School) Photo
Montessori School
34 Whipple Rd
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 834-0440
Grades: PK-8
| 218 students

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