For the 2026 school year, there are 418 private schools serving 64,297 students in Connecticut (there are 1,010 public schools, serving 493,927 students). 12% of all K-12 students in Connecticut attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $24,777 for elementary schools and $39,344 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Connecticut include Choate Rosemary Hall, The Loomis Chaffee School, and Hopkins School.
The average acceptance rate is 71% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 31% and the student-teacher ratio is 8:1.
Overview
This State (CT)
US
# Schools
418 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
64,297 Students
5,709,187 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7,917 Teachers
507,757 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
55%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1247
(Out of 1600)
1233
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,288
$15,012
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,194
$1,152
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$17,086
$7,073
Average Acceptance Rate
71%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$59.94 million
$60.79 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
# American Indian Students
716 Students
30,181 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,908 Students
265,374 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5,564 Students
508,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
4,896 Students
417,245 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
35,016 Students
2,938,314 Students
% White Students
56%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
63 Students
22,255 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
12,839 Students
1,471,961 Students
% of Others Students
21%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Connecticut Private Schools by County (2026)
Popular neighborhoods: North Stamford (6 schools), Wallingford Center (6 schools), Westville (4 schools), Downtown (3 schools), Central Manchester (3 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Connecticut?
The top-ranked private schools in Connecticut include Choate Rosemary Hall, The Loomis Chaffee School, and Hopkins School.
How many private schools are located in Connecticut?
There are 418 private schools are located in Connecticut.
How much do private schools cost in Connecticut?
The average private school tuition in Connecticut is $24,777 for elementary schools and $39,344 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Connecticut?
Approximately 31% of students in Connecticut private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Connecticut go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Connecticut attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Connecticut?
Which private schools in Connecticut are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Connecticut include: Salma K Farid Academy vs. Madina Academy, Glastonbury KinderCare vs. The Goddard School, The Learning Community Day School vs. Landmark Preschool
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