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Most Selective Private Preschools in Connecticut

The average private preschool acceptance rate in Connecticut is 77% per year (2025-26).

The most selective school in Connecticut is Oak Grove Montessori School, with an acceptance rate of 20%.

New Canaan Country School Photo - Academics, arts, music and athletics are woven into our students' day to pique their curiosity and instill a joy of learning.

Renbrook School Photo - Renbrook School provides students in preschool through grade eight with a robust, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate educational experience of the highest caliber. Small classes in an intimate community of supportive and caring teachers allow for an individualized approach to learning enabling each child to learn to take appropriate risks and identify and cultivate his or her own strengths.

Ridgefield Academy Photo - Our 42-acre campus offers some of the best views in Fairfield and Westchester Counties! Our faculty use these spectacular grounds as an extension of their classroom.

Whitby School Photo - After raising caterpillars to become butterflies, our youngest Stepping Stones students (18 months - 3 years) set them free in the garden.

Brunswick School Photo - Middle School Campus on King Street

Waterside School Photo - During the week of June 18, Waterside School welcomed back rising juniors and seniors for an intensive College Boot Camp. Students from Waterside's class of 2012 and class of 2013 worked all week on college essays, resumes, and interview practice. Guidance counselors and directors of admission shared their expertise on college affordability and the college search, and juniors and seniors.

The Independent Day School Photo - Located in the rolling hills of Middlefield, Connecticut, IDS sits on a beautiful 33-acre campus with state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional teachers dedicated to Fearless Learning!

Greenwich Catholic School Photo - Rooted in Faith. Surrounded by Community. Committed to Excellence.

The Country School Photo - Silent Sustained Reading

Willow Tree Montessori Photo - A glimpse inside the Casa math and geography area during the afternoon work cycle. Our multi-aged prepared environment supports the child's need to choose work, move freely, and repeat their work without interruption. This is AMI Montessori. You are invited to join us.

Hudson Country Montessori School Photo - Students work through a variety of hands-on mediums.

The Children's Tree Montessori School Photo - Learning to make words with the movable alphabet in the primary (preschool) classroom.

Acceptance Rate Range: 20% 95% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Connecticut average private preschools acceptance rate?

The Connecticut average private preschools acceptance rate is 77% for 2025-26.

What are the most selective private preschools in Connecticut?

The top ranked private preschools in Connecticut include Oak Grove Montessori School, Whitby School and Greenwich Country Day School.

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