Rectory School Photo - Rectory's 138-acre campus, located in beautiful Pomfret, CT is located within 45-minutes of three major cities (Hartford, CT, Worcester, MA, Providence, RI), 1 1/2 hours from Boston, and 3 hours from New York City. Our campus has 25 buildings, including 11 dormitories, the Bigelow Academic Center and the Hale elementary space and Smith Learning Center, opening in 2017.

Top 5 Best Windham County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,604 students in Windham County, CT (there are 41 public schools, serving 15,467 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Windham County, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Windham County, CT include Rectory School, Pomfret School, and Marianapolis Preparatory School.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 70%.
38% of private schools in Windham County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top Ranked Windham County Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rectory School
Rectory School Photo - Rectory's High Value Learning makes the classroom experience more compelling, and even takes the learning outside of the classroom. Our program allows students to thrive in a compelling hands-on environment where teamwork and creative problem solving are emphasized.
528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
Grades: K-9
| 266 students
Marianapolis Preparatory School
Marianapolis Preparatory School Photo
(Catholic)
26 Chase Road
Thompson, CT 06277
(860) 923-9245
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
Pomfret School
Pomfret School Photo
398 Pomfret St
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 963-6147
Grades: 9-12
| 368 students
St. James School
(Catholic)
120 Water Street
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 774-3281
Grades: PK-8
| 219 students
TLC Rolling Ridge
TLC Rolling Ridge Photo
Special Education School
Rt. 169
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-5619
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Maranatha Sda Regional School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
126 Quarry St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-4984
Grades: 3-9
| 9 students
Ms. Phelps' Preparatory School
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
41 Newport Road
Oneco, CT 06373
(860) 771-8565
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Northeast Cdt
Special Education School
934 N Main St
Danielson, CT 62391
(860) 779-2101
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
18 Maple Street
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 928-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
River Run Academy At The Susan Wayne Center Of Excel
Special Education School
75 Church St
Thompson, CT 06277
(860) 928-5900
Grades: 6-12
| 32 students
St. Mary St.. Joseph School
(Catholic)
35 Valley St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 423-8479
Grades: PK-8
| 111 students
Windham Cdt
Special Education School
345 Jackson St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-1311
Grades: K-12
| 104 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Windham County, Connecticut

Windham County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
120 Prospect Street
Moosup, CT 06354
(860) 564-3476
Grades: PK-8
| 216 students
23 Marshall St
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 928-7046
Grades: K-9
| 154 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Windham County, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Windham County, CT include Rectory School, Pomfret School, and Marianapolis Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Windham County?
12 private schools are located in Windham County.
How diverse are private schools in Windham County?
Windham County private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
What percentage of students in Windham County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Windham County are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Windham County?
38% of private schools in Windham County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in Windham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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