For the 2025-26 school year, there are 420 private schools serving 64,660 students in Connecticut (there are 1,010 public schools, serving 493,927 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 $24,572 for elementary schools and $39,588 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.
Top Ranked Connecticut Private Schools by County (2025-26)
Popular neighborhoods: North Stamford (6 schools), Wallingford Center (6 schools), Westville (4 schools), Downtown (3 schools), Central Manchester (3 schools).
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% 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 420 private schools are located in Connecticut.
How much do private schools cost in Connecticut?
The average private school tuition in Connecticut is $24,572 for elementary schools and $39,588 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, Glastonbury KinderCare vs. The Goddard School, The Learning Community Day School vs. Landmark Preschool
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