The average private high school acceptance rate in Connecticut is 57% per year (2024).
The most selective school in Connecticut is Choate Rosemary Hall, with an acceptance rate of 11%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 11%
91%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 54%
Most Selective Private High Schools in Connecticut (2024)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 11%
Grades: 9-12
333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2000
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2000
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 13%
Grades: 9-12
11 Interlaken Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-3102
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-3102
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 19%
Grades: 9-12
110 Woodbury Road
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-7777
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-7777
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 9-12
995 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-3060
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-3060
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Brunswick School![Brunswick School Photo - Middle School Campus on King Street]( "Brunswick School Photo - Middle School Campus on King Street")
All-boys
Acceptance Rate: 27%
Grades: PK-12
100 Maher Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 27%
Grades: 9-12
4 Batchelder Road
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 687-6000
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 687-6000
Rank: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 29%
Grades: 9-12
185 North Main Street
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 386-4400
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 386-4400
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Canterbury School![Canterbury School Photo - At Canterbury, you will develop the skills most essential to meeting future challenges and succeeding in college. These start with critical thinking, excellence in writing, and a solid foundation in digital literacy.]( "Canterbury School Photo - At Canterbury, you will develop the skills most essential to meeting future challenges and succeeding in college. These start with critical thinking, excellence in writing, and a solid foundation in digital literacy.")
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 9-12
101 Aspetuck
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3800
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3800
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: PK-9
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 9-12
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Rank: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 39%
Grades: 5-12
377 North Wilton Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 801-4833
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 801-4833
Rank: #1212.
Kent School![Kent School Photo]( "Kent School Photo")
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 42%
Grades: 9-12
1 Macedonia Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-6035
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-6035
Rank: #1313.
Winston Preparatory School CT![Winston Preparatory School CT Photo]( "Winston Preparatory School CT Photo")
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Grades: 4-12
57 West Rocks Road
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 229-0465
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 229-0465
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Ethel Walker School![Ethel Walker School Photo]( "Ethel Walker School Photo")
All-girls
Acceptance Rate: 48%
Grades: 6-12
230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Miss Porter's School![Miss Porter's School Photo]( "Miss Porter's School Photo")
All-girls
Acceptance Rate: 48%
Grades: 9-12
60 Main St.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3500
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3500
Rank: #1616.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 7-12
986 Forest Road
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 397-1001
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 397-1001
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: PK-12
1177 King Street
Greenwich, CT 06831
(609) 261-2273
Greenwich, CT 06831
(609) 261-2273
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: 6-12
180 Bloomfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 236-5618
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 236-5618
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: K-12
575 White Plains Rd
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 209-6321
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 209-6321
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 6-12
170 Kingswood Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 727-5000
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 727-5000
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 9-12
1237 Whittemore Road
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 577-4521
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 577-4521
Rank: #2222.
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Grades: 9-12
10 Main St
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 9-12
285 Lafayette Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 334-3434
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 334-3434
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 8-12
45 Cottage Road
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 823-3861
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 823-3861
Rank: #2525.
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Grades: NS-9
635 Frogtown Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
Rank: #2626.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 8-12
1393 Boston Post Road
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6247
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6247
Rank: #2727.
The Woodhall School![The Woodhall School Photo - The Woodhall Players presented John Steinbeck's drama, Of Mice and Men.]( "The Woodhall School Photo - The Woodhall Players presented John Steinbeck's drama, Of Mice and Men.")
All-boys
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 9-12
58 Harrison Ln
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 266-7788
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 266-7788
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon![ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon Photo]( "ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 7-9
100 Audubon St.
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 624-5189
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 624-5189
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Forman School![Forman School Photo - Fall Sports: Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Boatbuilding, Cross-Country, Rock Climbing, Girls Volleyball]( "Forman School Photo - Fall Sports: Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Boatbuilding, Cross-Country, Rock Climbing, Girls Volleyball")
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
12 Norfolk Rd
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-1802
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-1802
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
476 Skiff Mountain Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-0047
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-0047
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-9
201 Romford Rd
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Rank: #3232.
Academy Of The Holy Family![Academy Of The Holy Family Photo - International Day]( "Academy Of The Holy Family Photo - International Day")
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
54 W Main St. Box 691
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-9272
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-9272
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 9-12
73 Southern Blvd
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 744-1510
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 744-1510
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
12 Stillman Rd
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 599-5071
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 599-5071
Rank: #3535.
Mercy High School
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 91%
Grades: 9-12
1740 Randolph Road
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-6659
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-6659
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Connecticut average Private High Schools acceptance rate?
The Connecticut average Private High Schools acceptance rate is 57% for 2024.
What are the most selective Private High Schools in Connecticut?
The top ranked Private High Schools in Connecticut include Choate Rosemary Hall, The Hotchkiss School and The Taft School.
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