Connecticut Blue Ribbon Private High Schools

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 blue ribbon private high schools serving 574 students in Connecticut.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Connecticut private high school average acceptance rate of 66%.
Affiliations: 50% of blue ribbon private high schools in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).
Top schools: The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Connecticut include Rectory School and Bi-cultural Hebrew Academy.
About these schools: 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.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2
  • # Students Served: 574

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2
  • # Students Served: 574

Top Ranked Connecticut Blue Ribbon Private High Schools (2026-27)

Rectory School Photo
Gr: K-9 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 30
528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
(10)
Map of Bi-cultural Hebrew Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students
Sports: 3
Blue Ribbon year: 2017
Jewish
2186 High Ridge Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 329-2186
(3)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Connecticut?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Connecticut include Rectory School and Bi-cultural Hebrew Academy.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Connecticut?
2 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Connecticut.
What percentage of blue ribbon private high schools are religiously affiliated in Connecticut?
50% of blue ribbon private high schools in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

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