For the 2025-26 school year, there are 19 blue ribbon private schools serving 4,398 students in Connecticut.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Connecticut include St. James School, St. Rose Of Lima School, and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $14,145, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $28,264.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Connecticut Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
Gr: K-9 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition listed
2186 High Ridge Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 329-2186
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 329-2186
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students Sports: 3 Blue Ribbon year: 2017 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
581 Silas Deane Hwy
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 529-5487
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 529-5487
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Blue Ribbon year: 2012 Tuition listed
471 North Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 29 Blue Ribbon year: 2009 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
85 Great Plain Rd
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 748-1217
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 748-1217
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students Blue Ribbon year: 2010 Tuition listed
73 Park Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 643-5088
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 643-5088
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Elementary School![St. Joseph Elementary School Photo]( "St. Joseph Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
370 Main St
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 748-6615
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 748-6615
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Blue Ribbon year: 2012 Tuition listed
500 Wigwam Lane
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 375-4291
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 375-4291
Gr: NS-8 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Blue Ribbon year: 2009 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
24 Dodgingtown Rd
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 744-2922
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 744-2922
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2008 Tuition listed
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
183 High Ridge Ave
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 438-7288
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 438-7288
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Blue Ribbon year: 2010
946 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-9412
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-9412
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Blue Ribbon year: 2018 Tuition listed
40 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-5102
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-5102
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 18 Blue Ribbon year: 2009 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1719 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-0556
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-0556
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 11 Blue Ribbon year: 2010 Tuition listed
Kinder Garden Learning Center![Kinder Garden Learning Center Photo - Kinder-Garden Learning Center's graduation is the culmination of their year of fun & learning.]( "Kinder Garden Learning Center Photo - Kinder-Garden Learning Center's graduation is the culmination of their year of fun & learning.")
Daycare / Preschool
20 South Broad Terrace
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 686-1586
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 686-1586
Gr: NS | 40 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
190 Shelton Rd
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 375-1947
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 375-1947
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Blue Ribbon year: 2010 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Dominic School
(Catholic)
1050 Flanders Rd
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-4678
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-4678
Gr: K-6 | 171 students Blue Ribbon year: 2012
St. Gabriel School![St. Gabriel School Photo - St. Gabriel School students take week long field trip to Starbase to learn more about their STEM program.]( "St. Gabriel School Photo - St. Gabriel School students take week long field trip to Starbase to learn more about their STEM program.")
(Catholic)
77 Bloomfield Avenue
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 688-6401
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 688-6401
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Blue Ribbon year: 2011 Tuition listed
214 Brainard Road
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 745-3833
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 745-3833
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Blue Ribbon year: 2010 Tuition listed
St. Thomas The Apostle![St. Thomas The Apostle Photo]( "St. Thomas The Apostle Photo")
(Catholic)
25 Dover Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 236-6257
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 236-6257
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Connecticut?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Connecticut include St. James School, St. Rose Of Lima School, and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Connecticut?
19 blue ribbon private schools are located in Connecticut.
How much do blue ribbon private schools cost in Connecticut?
The average tuition cost is $14,145, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $28,264.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Connecticut?
Connecticut blue ribbon private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.
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