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Best Cheshire Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 747 students in Cheshire, CT (there are 7 public schools, serving 4,146 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Cheshire, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Cheshire, CT include St. Bridget School and Cheshire Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 63%, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
25% of private schools in Cheshire, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Cheshire Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cheshire Academy
Cheshire Academy Photo - Character development has long been a priority at Cheshire Academy. The Eight Pillars of Bowden are the ways in which we demonstrate our core values and basic beliefs: Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Civility, Citizenship, Morality, Fairness and Trustworthiness.
10 Main St
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Bridget School
(Catholic)
171 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-5860
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Cheshire KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
1544 Byam Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 574-2892
Gr: NS-PK
Webb School At Cheshire
Special Education School
725 Jarvis St
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-8395
Gr: 2-8 | 29 students
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Cheshire, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
660 Boulder Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-5893
Gr: PK-K | 20 students Avg. class size: 20 students

Overview

This Town (Cheshire)
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
747 Students
64,180 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
81 Teachers
7,939 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
70%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1247
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average % on Financial Aid
49%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$25,573
$17,146
Average Acceptance Rate
63%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$13 million
$58.54 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
61 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
8%
5%
# Hispanic Students
53 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
38 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
497 Students
34,992 Students
% White Students
67%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
95 Students
12,753 Students
% of Others Students
13%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Cheshire, CT?
The top-ranked private schools in Cheshire, CT include St. Bridget School and Cheshire Academy.
How many private schools are located in Cheshire?
4 private schools are located in Cheshire.
What percentage of students in Cheshire go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Cheshire are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Cheshire?
25% of private schools in Cheshire are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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