For the 2025 school year, there are 2 blue ribbon private high schools serving 327 students in Connecticut.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Connecticut include Rectory School and Bi-cultural Hebrew Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Connecticut private high school average acceptance rate of 65%.
50% of blue ribbon private high schools in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).
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 High Schools (2025)
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
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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