For the 2026 school year, there are 418 private schools serving 64,524 students in Connecticut (there are 1,010 public schools, serving 490,969 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 $25,132 for elementary schools and $39,951 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Connecticut include Brunswick School, Choate Rosemary Hall, and The Loomis Chaffee 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
64,524 Students
5,691,246 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7,881 Teachers
508,046 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
18 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,776
$14,923
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,256
$1,149
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$17,238
$7,216
Average Acceptance Rate
71%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$64.96 million
$62.86 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
# American Indian Students
716 Students
29,824 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
2,908 Students
264,948 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5,562 Students
506,932 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
4,891 Students
415,837 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%
# White Students
34,906 Students
2,930,905 Students
% White Students
56%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
63 Students
20,066 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
12,822 Students
1,472,563 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 Brunswick School, Choate Rosemary Hall, and The Loomis Chaffee 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 $25,132 for elementary schools and $39,951 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, The Learning Community Day School vs. Landmark Preschool, The Spire School vs. The Pinnacle School
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