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Bethel Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 308 students in Bethel, CT, 9% of all K-12 students in Bethel, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in Bethel, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bethel Private Schools (2026-27)

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St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
24 Dodgingtown Rd
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 744-2922
(4)
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Bethel KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 138 students
Daycare / Preschool
174 Old Hawleyville Rd
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 792-6991
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Bethel, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

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Acton Academy Bethel CT
Gr: 1-8
Alternative School
16 Trowbridge Dr
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 409-2028
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Bethel, CT Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
308
Students
$7,225
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
8%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Bethel)
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools
419 Schools
# Students
308 Students
64,550 Students
% Students of Color
8%
32%
0.40
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
0%
5%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
128 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
76%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
31 Students
12,857 Students
% of Others Students
18%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
71%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,225
$29,140
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
37%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bethel, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Bethel, CT is St. Mary Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Bethel?
2 private schools are located in Bethel.
What percentage of students in Bethel go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Bethel are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bethel?
50% of private schools in Bethel are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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