Connecticut Private School Trends (10-Year)

419

Private Schools

-11.4% (-54 schools) 10-yr

64,588

Students

-13.1% (-9,724 students) 10-yr

$29,268

Avg. Tuition

+25.1% (+$5,866) 10-yr

Avg. Class Size

+7.7% (+1 student) 10-yr

33%

Students of Color

+22.2% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr

8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

-11.1% (-1.0) 10-yr

Enrollment & Diversity

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

Year	Connecticut (CT) Total	US Avg per State
2025	418	671
2024	438	703
2023	415	665
2022	407	612
2021	427	637
2020	445	684
2019	446	665
2018	453	677
2017	439	631
2016	454	644
2015	473	683

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Private schools down 36 in Connecticut, falling from 454 in 2016 to 418 in 2025.

# Students

64,588 Students

111,484 Students
avg. per state

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Trends in Total Number of Private School Students

Year	Connecticut (CT) Total	US Avg per State
2025	64,297	111,945
2024	66,129	113,628
2023	63,336	108,484
2022	63,428	104,892
2021	66,494	106,817
2020	68,176	109,411
2019	69,824	108,956
2018	70,073	109,868
2017	71,055	106,255
2016	73,095	107,443
2015	74,312	108,505

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Private enrollment down 12% in Connecticut, falling from 73,095 students in 2016 to 64,297 in 2025.

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

Grade	Connecticut
Nursery	940
Pre-K	8,407
Kind	3,634
1	2,634
2	2,700
3	2,770
4	2,836
5	3,395
6	3,633
7	3,938
8	3,777
9	5,687
10	5,923
11	6,229
12	6,383
Not Listed	1,702

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Pre-K enrollment largest with 8,407 students, far above every other grade in Connecticut private schools.

Average School Size

167 Students

179 Students

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Trends in Average School Size

Year	Connecticut (CT) Avg	National
2025	165	179
2024	161	172
2023	163	174
2022	168	185
2021	166	180
2020	163	171
2019	167	175
2018	165	172
2017	175	180
2016	172	178
2015	167	167

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Average school size down 7 in Connecticut, from 172 students in 2016 to 165 in 2025.

% Average Students of Color

33%

34%

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Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Connecticut (CT) Avg	National
2025	31%	34%
2024	31%	34%
2023	30%	33%
2022	28%	33%
2021	28%	32%
2020	28%	32%
2019	25%	31%
2018	25%	31%
2017	25%	32%
2016	25%	32%
2015	27%	32%

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Students of color up 6 points in Connecticut private schools, rising from 25% in 2016 to 31% in 2025.

Academics

# Teachers

7,896 Teachers

509,242 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Connecticut (CT) Avg	National
2025	8:1	11:1
2024	8:1	11:1
2023	8:1	11:1
2022	8:1	11:1
2021	8:1	11:1
2020	8:1	12:1
2019	8:1	12:1
2018	8:1	12:1
2017	9:1	12:1
2016	9:1	12:1
2015	9:1	12:1

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Student-teacher ratio down 1 in Connecticut private schools, from 9:1 in 2016 to 8:1 in 2025, while the U.S. fell from 12:1 to 11:1.

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

71%

55%

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Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Connecticut (CT) Avg	National
2025	70%	55%
2024	70%	54%
2023	68%	54%
2022	68%	54%
2021	69%	54%
2020	69%	54%
2019	69%	53%
2018	68%	53%
2017	68%	53%
2016	68%	52%
2015	69%	52%

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Advanced degrees higher in Connecticut faculty with advanced degrees were 70% in 2025 versus 55% nationally, a 15-point edge.

Average Class Size

14 students

16 students

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Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Connecticut (CT) Avg	National
2025	13	15
2024	13	15
2023	13	15
2022	13	15
2021	13	15
2020	14	15
2019	14	15
2018	14	15
2017	14	15
2016	14	15
2015	13	15

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Class size down 1 student in Connecticut, from 14 in 2016 to 13 in 2025, while the national average stayed at 15.

Average Number of AP Courses

18 courses

13 courses

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Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

Year	Connecticut (CT) Avg	National
2025	15	12
2024	15	12
2023	15	11
2022	15	11
2021	15	11
2020	16	11
2019	16	11
2018	15	11
2017	14	10
2016	14	10
2015	15	10

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AP offerings up 1 in Connecticut private schools, rising from 14 in 2016 to 15 in 2025.

Average SAT score

1255

(Out of 1600)

1235

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SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

Year	Connecticut (CT) Avg	National
2025	1247	1233
2024	1254	1230
2023	1244	1228
2022	1242	1229
2021	1240	1229
2020	1239	1226
2019	1241	1226
2018	1257	1226
2017	1266	1233

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SAT score down 19 points in Connecticut private schools, from 1266 in 2017 to 1247 in 2025.

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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ACT Score Trends (2017-2025)

Year	Connecticut (CT) Avg	National
2025	28	26
2024	28	26
2023	28	26
2022	27	26
2021	27	26
2020	27	25
2019	27	25
2018	27	25
2017	27	25

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ACT score up 1 point in Connecticut private schools, from 27 in 2017 to 28 in 2025, while the U.S. rose from 25 to 26.

Tuition & Aid

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$29,268

$13,779

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Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Connecticut (CT) Avg	National
2025	$30,563	$13,694
2024	$30,224	$13,340
2023	$29,155	$12,825
2022	$28,229	$12,321
2021	$27,861	$12,072
2020	$27,463	$11,784
2019	$26,730	$11,547
2018	$25,939	$11,280
2017	$25,257	$10,994
2016	$24,593	$10,614
2015	$23,402	$10,195

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Tuition up 24% in Connecticut, rising from $24,593 in 2016 to $30,563 in 2025, while the national average rose from $10,614 to $13,694.

Average Summer Program Cost

$4,006

$1,160

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Summer Program Cost Trends (2019-2025)

Year	Connecticut (CT) Avg	National
2025	$4,194	$1,152
2024	$4,479	$1,128
2023	$3,566	$1,156
2022	$3,340	$1,102
2021	$3,320	$1,125
2020	$3,490	$1,217
2019	$3,569	$1,305

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Summer cost up 18% in Connecticut, rising from $3,569 in 2019 to $4,194 in 2025.

Average % on Financial Aid

37%

35%

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Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Connecticut (CT) Avg	National
2025	36%	34%
2024	37%	34%
2023	36%	34%
2022	35%	33%
2021	35%	33%
2020	35%	32%
2019	33%	31%
2018	32%	30%
2017	30%	30%
2016	29%	29%
2015	29%	28%

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Financial aid up 7 points in Connecticut private schools, rising from 29% in 2016 to 36% in 2025.

Average Financial Aid Grant

$18,198

$7,693

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Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Connecticut (CT) Avg	National
2025	$17,086	$7,073
2024	$16,673	$6,930
2023	$17,289	$6,469
2022	$17,371	$6,289
2021	$16,911	$6,055
2020	$16,537	$5,921
2019	$16,496	$5,795
2018	$16,370	$5,456
2017	$15,732	$5,319
2016	$14,806	$5,105
2015	$13,132	$5,030

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Grant aid up 2,280 dollars in Connecticut, rising from $14,806 in 2016 to $17,086 in 2025.

Average Acceptance Rate

72%

85%

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Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

Year	Connecticut (CT) Avg	National
2025	70%	85%
2024	70%	85%
2023	69%	85%
2022	68%	85%
2021	69%	85%
2020	68%	85%
2019	69%	85%
2018	69%	85%
2017	70%	85%
2016	69%	85%
2015	69%	85%

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Average Endowment Size

$65.67 million

$31.69 million

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Endowment Trends (2017-2025)

Year	Connecticut (CT) Avg	National
2025	$66 M	$40 M
2024	$63 M	$39 M
2023	$63 M	$39 M
2022	$64 M	$40 M
2021	$65 M	$40 M
2020	$65 M	$40 M
2019	$67 M	$40 M
2018	$82 M	$43 M
2017	$90 M	$45 M

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Endowment down 24 million in Connecticut private schools, from $90M in 2017 to $66M in 2025, while the national average fell only from $45M to $40M.

Students by Ethnicity

0.63

0.65

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Diversity Score Trends

Year	Connecticut (CT) Avg	National
2025	0.63	0.65
2024	0.63	0.65
2023	0.62	0.65
2022	0.59	0.64
2021	0.59	0.64
2020	0.59	0.64
2019	0.56	0.63
2018	0.56	0.63
2017	0.53	0.61
2016	0.54	0.61
2015	0.54	0.61

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Diversity score up 9 points in Connecticut private schools, rising from 0.54 in 2016 to 0.63 in 2025.

# American Indian Students

716 Students

29,810 Students

% American Indian Students

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Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

Year	Connecticut (CT) Avg	National
2025	1%	1%
2024	1%	1%
2023	2%	1%

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# Asian Students

2,908 Students

264,326 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends

Year	Connecticut (CT) Avg	National
2025	5%	5%
2024	5%	5%
2023	5%	5%
2022	5%	4%
2021	5%	4%
2020	5%	4%
2019	5%	4%
2018	5%	4%
2017	4%	4%
2016	4%	4%
2015	4%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

5,562 Students

506,562 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

Year	Connecticut (CT) Avg	National
2025	9%	9%
2024	9%	9%
2023	8%	9%
2022	7%	8%
2021	7%	9%
2020	8%	9%
2019	6%	8%
2018	6%	8%
2017	5%	8%
2016	6%	8%
2015	6%	8%

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Hispanic share up 3 points in Connecticut private schools rose from 6% in 2016 to 9% in 2025.

# Black Students

4,891 Students

415,491 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends

Year	Connecticut (CT) Avg	National
2025	8%	7%
2024	8%	7%
2023	7%	8%
2022	8%	7%
2021	8%	7%
2020	8%	8%
2019	7%	7%
2018	7%	7%
2017	7%	7%
2016	7%	7%
2015	8%	8%

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# White Students

34,906 Students

2,925,942 Students

% White Students

56%

52%

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White Student Percentage Trends

Year	Connecticut (CT) Avg	National
2025	56%	52%
2024	56%	52%
2023	58%	52%
2022	61%	54%
2021	60%	54%
2020	60%	54%
2019	64%	56%
2018	64%	56%
2017	66%	58%
2016	65%	58%
2015	65%	58%

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White share down 9 points in Connecticut private schools, falling from 65% in 2016 to 56% in 2025.

# Hawaiian Students

63 Students

20,065 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

12,895 Students

1,473,041 Students

% of Others Students

21%

26%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends

Year	Connecticut (CT) Avg	National
2025	21%	26%
2024	21%	26%
2023	20%	25%
2022	19%	25%
2021	20%	25%
2020	19%	24%
2019	18%	24%
2018	18%	23%
2017	18%	22%
2016	18%	22%
2015	17%	21%

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Other-race share up 3 points in Connecticut private schools, rising from 18% in 2016 to 21% in 2025.

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars & Sports

Average Number of Extracurriculars

13 extracurriculars

9 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

10 sports

7 sports

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Connecticut?

The top-ranked private schools in Connecticut include The Loomis Chaffee School, Hopkins School, and Brunswick School.

How many private schools are located in Connecticut?

There are 419 private schools are located in Connecticut.

How much do private schools cost in Connecticut?

The average private school tuition in Connecticut is $25,257 for elementary schools and $41,572 for high schools

How diverse are private schools in Connecticut?

Approximately 33% 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?

40% of private schools in Connecticut are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Christian.

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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