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Danbury Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,169 students in Danbury, CT, 15% of all K-12 students in Danbury, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
64% of private schools in Danbury, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 2,169
  • Average Tuition: $20,268
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 38%
  • View Danbury, CT School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 2,169
  • Average Tuition: $20,268
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 38%
  • View Danbury, CT School Trends

Top Ranked Danbury Private Schools (2026-27)

Immaculate High School Photo
Immaculate High School
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 24
Catholic
73 Southern Blvd
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 744-1510
(13)
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Hudson Country Montessori School Photo
Hudson Country Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
44a Shelter Rock Rd
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 744-8088
(4)
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Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
18 Clapboard Ridge Rd
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 748-7823
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Map of St. Gregory The Great School
St. Gregory The Great School
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Catholic
85 Great Plain Rd
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 748-1217
(1)
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St. Joseph Elementary School Photo
St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
370 Main St
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 748-6615
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St. Peter School Photo
St. Peter School
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Catholic
98 Main St
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 748-2895
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Wooster School Photo
Wooster School
Gr: 5-12 | 318 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 16
91 Miry Brook Rd
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 830-3916
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
Suite Ll1 39 Old Ridgebury Road
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 628-2000
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Map of Life Christian School
Life Christian School
Gr: PK-6 | 53 students
Baptist
40 Stadley Rough Rd
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 794-9399
(2)
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Map of New England Country Day School
New England Country Day School
Gr: K-1 | 58 students
Daycare / Preschool
27 Kenosia Ave
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 790-1964
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Map of Pathways Academy
Pathways Academy
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students
All-boys (Christian)
13 Rose St
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 205-0954
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Danbury, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

Danbury KinderCare Photo
Danbury KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 19 students
Daycare / Preschool
123 South King St.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 748-2480
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Map of Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 153 students
Catholic
17 Cottage Street
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 792-6194
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Danbury, CT Private School Trends (10-Year)

11
Private Schools
-8.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
2,169
Students
+4.7% (+98 students) 10-yr
$20,268
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
38%
Students of Color
+46.2% (+12.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-18.2% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Danbury)
This State (CT)
# Schools
11 Schools
419 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearDanbury, CT Total Schools
202511
202412
202311
202211
202112
202012
201913
201813
201713
201613
201512
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# Students
2,169 Students
64,550 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025218165179
2024199161172
2023181163174
2022175168185
2021160166180
2020168163171
2019183167175
2018184165172
2017184175180
2016181172178
2015173167167
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% Students of Color
38%
32%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202536%31%34%
202433%31%34%
202331%30%33%
202228%28%33%
202128%28%32%
202027%28%32%
201931%25%31%
201829%25%31%
201726%25%32%
201625%25%32%
201526%27%32%
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0.65
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20250.650.630.65
20240.650.630.65
20230.600.620.65
20220.610.590.64
20210.610.590.64
20200.620.590.64
20190.630.560.63
20180.630.560.63
20170.610.530.61
20160.600.540.61
20150.590.540.61
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# American Indian Students
6 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
61 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20253%5%5%
20243%5%5%
20233%5%5%
20224%5%4%
20214%5%4%
20203%5%4%
20194%5%4%
20184%5%4%
20174%4%4%
20164%4%4%
20155%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
313 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202515%9%9%
202415%9%9%
202312%8%9%
202212%7%8%
202112%7%9%
202012%8%9%
201911%6%8%
201811%6%8%
20179%5%8%
201610%6%8%
201510%6%8%
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# Black Students
68 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20253%8%7%
20243%8%7%
20234%7%8%
20224%8%7%
20214%8%7%
20204%8%8%
20194%7%7%
20184%7%7%
20174%7%7%
20164%7%7%
20154%8%8%
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# White Students
1,048 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
50%
56%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202549%56%52%
202450%56%52%
202358%58%52%
202258%61%54%
202158%60%54%
202055%60%54%
201953%64%56%
201853%64%56%
201756%66%58%
201657%65%58%
201560%65%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
619 Students
12,857 Students
% of Others Students
29%
21%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202530%21%26%
202429%21%26%
202323%20%25%
202222%19%25%
202122%20%25%
202026%19%24%
201928%18%24%
201828%18%23%
201727%18%22%
201625%18%22%
201521%17%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
235 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20259:18:111:1
202410:18:111:1
202310:18:111:1
20227:18:111:1
20217:18:111:1
20208:18:112:1
20198:18:112:1
20188:18:112:1
20179:19:112:1
201611:19:112:1
201511:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
76%
71%
Average Class Size
16 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
18 courses
Average SAT score
1168
(Out of 1600)
1255
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,268
$29,140
Average % on Financial Aid
21%
37%
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$65.67 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
72%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Danbury, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Danbury, CT include St. Joseph Elementary School, Hudson Country Montessori School, and St. Gregory The Great School.
How many private schools are located in Danbury?
11 private schools are located in Danbury.
How diverse are private schools in Danbury?
Danbury private schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Danbury go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Danbury are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Danbury?
64% of private schools in Danbury are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Danbury are often viewed compared to one another?

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