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Best Connecticut All-Girls Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 all-girls private schools serving 3,207 students in Connecticut.

The all-girls private schools in Connecticut include Sacred Heart Academy, Westover School, and Greenwich Academy.

The average acceptance rate is 64%, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 71%.

57% of all-girls private schools in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 14
# Students Served: 3,207

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 14
# Students Served: 3,207

Connecticut All-Girls Private School Trends

Private Schools

3,207

Students

$32,819

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

43%

Students of Color

7:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked all-girls private schools in Connecticut?

The all-girls private schools in Connecticut include Sacred Heart Academy, Westover School, and Greenwich Academy.

How many all-girls private schools are located in Connecticut?

14 all-girls private schools are located in Connecticut.

How diverse are all-girls private schools in Connecticut?

Connecticut all-girls private schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.

What percentage of all-girls private schools are religiously affiliated in Connecticut?

57% of all-girls private schools in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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