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.

Best Cheshire Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Cheshire, CT include Cheshire Academy and St. Bridget School.
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 (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 369 students
St. Bridget School
(Catholic)
171 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-5860
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
Cheshire KinderCare
Cheshire KinderCare Photo - Cheshire KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1544 Byam Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 574-2892
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Webb School At Cheshire
Special Education School
725 Jarvis St
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-8395
Grades: 2-8
| 29 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Cheshire, Connecticut

Cheshire, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
660 Boulder Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-5893
Grades: PK-K
| 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Cheshire, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Cheshire, CT include Cheshire Academy and St. Bridget School.
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 12%).
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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