The Woodhall School Photo - The Woodhall Players presented John Steinbeck's drama, Of Mice and Men.

Best Bethlehem Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 63 students in Bethlehem, CT (there are 1 public school, serving 276 public students). 19% of all K-12 students in Bethlehem, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 71%.

Private Schools in Bethlehem, CT (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Wellspring's Arch Bridge School
Special Education School
(1)
21 Arch Bridge Rd
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 266-8031
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students Tuition listed
The Woodhall School
The Woodhall School Photo - The Woodhall Players presented John Steinbeck's drama, Of Mice and Men.
All-boys | Alternative School
58 Harrison Ln
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 409-2644
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Avg. class size: 3 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Bethlehem)
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
63 Students
64,094 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
7,932 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
70%
Average Class Size
3 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
16 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$76,500
$28,501
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
71%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
716 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
4,891 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
91 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
95%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
12,753 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Bethlehem, CT?
2 private schools are located in Bethlehem, CT.
What percentage of students in Bethlehem go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Bethlehem are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).

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