St. Thomas More School Photo

Top 20 Best Connecticut Catholic Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 26 catholic private high schools serving 8,745 students in Connecticut. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Connecticut.
The top ranked catholic private high schools in Connecticut include Notre Dame Prep of Sacred Heart University, Sacred Heart Greenwich, and Immaculate High School.
The average tuition cost is $23,197, which is lower than the Connecticut private high school average tuition cost of $39,540.

Top Ranked Catholic Private High Schools in Connecticut (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Immaculate High School
Immaculate High School Photo - Students studying / socializing together in our Learning Commons
(Catholic)
(11)
73 Southern Blvd
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 744-1510
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
St. Joseph High School
St. Joseph High School Photo - At St. Joseph High School, students SEEK out their talents, STRIVE for greatness, SERVE the common good, and THRIVE with confidence.
(Catholic)
(4)
2320 Huntington Tpke
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 378-9378
Grades: 9-12
| 705 students
St. Thomas More School
St. Thomas More School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
45 Cottage Road
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 823-3861
Grades: 8-12
| 162 students
Academy Of The Holy Family
Academy Of The Holy Family Photo - International Day
All-girls (Catholic)
54 W Main St. Box 691
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-9272
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Canterbury School
Canterbury School Photo - At Canterbury School, a balanced educational experience integrates academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. As a welcoming interfaith community, Canterbury fosters a sense of belonging, providing passionate educators and transformative opportunities that guide you toward your fullest potential. This is what makes Canterbury School more than just a place to learn-it's a place to become your best self.
(Catholic)
101 Aspetuck Avenue
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
East Catholic High School
East Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
115 New State Rd
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 649-5336
Grades: 9-12
| 479 students
Fairfield College Preparatory
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 757 students
Holy Cross High School
Holy Cross High School Photo - Be A Scholar, Be A Leader, Be Holy Cross
(Catholic)
587 Oronoke Rd
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 757-9248
Grades: 9-12
| 413 students
Kolbe Cathedral High School
Kolbe Cathedral High School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
33 Calhoun Pl
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 334-2554
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Lauralton Hall
Lauralton Hall Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(3)
200 High St
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 877-2786
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Marianapolis Preparatory School
Marianapolis Preparatory School Photo
(Catholic)
26 Chase Road
Thompson, CT 06277
(860) 923-9245
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
Mercy High School
Mercy High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
1740 Randolph Road
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-6659
Grades: 9-12
| 394 students
Northwest Catholic High School
Northwest Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
29 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-4221
Grades: 9-12
| 444 students
Notre Dame High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
24 Ricardo St
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-3217
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
220 Jefferson St
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 372-6521
Grades: 9-12
| 506 students
Sacred Heart Academy
Sacred Heart Academy Photo - Students learn to work with many painting media such as acrylic, oil, and watercolor in this course that covers painting, design and visual concepts.
All-girls (Catholic)
265 Benham St
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 288-2309
Grades: 9-12
| 354 students
Sacred Heart Greenwich
Sacred Heart Greenwich Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(7)
1177 King Street
Greenwich, CT 06831
(609) 261-2273
Grades: PK-12
| 680 students
Sacred Heart H. S.
Sacred Heart H. S. Photo - Sacred Heart High School
(Catholic)
142 S Elm Street
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 753-1605
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
St. Bernard School
St. Bernard School Photo - Saint Bernard School XBSS leaders.
(Catholic)
1593 Norwich New London Tpke
Uncasville, CT 06382
(860) 848-1271
Grades: 6-12
| 410 students
St. Paul Catholic High School
St. Paul Catholic High School Photo - Respect Life Mass 2023
(Catholic)
1001 Stafford Ave
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-0911
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Xavier High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(3)
181 Randolph Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-7735
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Gengras Center/univ Of St. Joseph
Special Education School (Catholic)
(1)
1678 Asylum Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 232-5616
Grades: 1-12
| 144 students
St. Catherine Academy
Special Education School (Catholic)
760 Tahmore Dr
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 540-5381
Grades: 5-12
| 13 students
St. Dominic's Academy
(Catholic)
15 Pepper St
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 268-0627
Grades: 4-12
| 15 students
Seton Academy
Special Education School (Catholic)
(1)
47 Long Lots Rd
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 341-4506
Grades: 7-12
| 18 students
Villa Maria School
Villa Maria School Photo - Spring at Villa Maria School, Stamford CT
Special Education School (Catholic)
161 Sky Meadow Drive
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 322-5886
Grades: K-9
| 61 students

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