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Danbury Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,362 students in Danbury, CT.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Connecticut private preschool average acceptance rate of 77%.
71% of private preschools in Danbury, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Danbury Private Preschools (2026-27)

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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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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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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Danbury, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

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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)

7
Private Schools
1,362
Students
-2.1% (-29 students) 10-yr
$4,506
Avg. Tuition
+3.9% (+$171) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
+66.7% (+8 students) 10-yr
42%
Students of Color
+68.0% (+17.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+40.0% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Danbury)
This State (CT)
# Schools
7 Schools
229 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearDanbury, CT Total Schools
20257
20248
20237
20228
20219
20209
20199
20188
20178
20168
20157
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# Students
1,362 Students
35,839 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025227177191
2024197170187
2023160160185
2022178163188
2021158159184
2020158157179
2019197163182
2018175162181
2017199164183
2016199161181
2015199158173
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% Students of Color
42%
29%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202542%29%32%
202441%29%32%
202336%27%32%
202229%27%31%
202128%26%32%
202028%27%31%
201932%24%31%
201836%23%30%
201726%24%31%
201624%24%31%
201525%26%31%
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0.68
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20250.680.640.65
20240.680.640.65
20230.670.630.65
20220.620.610.64
20210.620.610.64
20200.620.610.64
20190.640.580.64
20180.670.570.64
20170.590.550.62
20160.590.560.62
20150.590.570.62
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
668 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
39 Students
976 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20253%3%4%
20243%3%5%
20234%3%5%
20224%3%5%
20214%3%5%
20204%3%4%
20195%3%5%
20185%4%5%
20175%2%3%
20165%3%3%
20155%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
242 Students
2,752 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202518%8%8%
202418%8%8%
202314%7%8%
202212%7%8%
202112%7%7%
202012%7%7%
201911%6%7%
201812%5%7%
20179%5%6%
20169%5%7%
20159%5%6%
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# Black Students
31 Students
2,039 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20252%6%6%
20242%6%6%
20233%6%6%
20223%7%6%
20213%6%7%
20203%7%7%
20194%6%6%
20183%6%6%
20174%6%6%
20164%6%6%
20154%6%6%
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# White Students
478 Students
17,769 Students
% White Students
35%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202535%51%48%
202435%51%48%
202343%52%48%
202255%55%50%
202155%55%50%
202055%55%51%
201951%60%52%
201846%60%52%
201759%63%54%
201659%61%54%
201559%60%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
50 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
569 Students
10,751 Students
% of Others Students
42%
30%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202542%30%34%
202442%30%33%
202336%30%33%
202226%28%31%
202126%29%31%
202026%28%31%
201929%25%30%
201834%25%30%
201723%24%30%
201623%25%29%
201523%26%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
96 Teachers
3,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202514:110:112:1
202414:110:112:1
202313:110:112:1
20227:19:112:1
20217:19:112:1
20207:110:112:1
20197:110:112:1
201810:110:112:1
20178:110:112:1
201610:110:112:1
201510:110:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
66%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202575%66%51%
202475%66%51%
202375%63%51%
202278%63%51%
202178%65%50%
202078%66%50%
201978%66%50%
201875%67%50%
201780%68%49%
201643%67%49%
201543%69%48%
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Average Class Size
20 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025201516
2024201516
2023201516
2022161516
2021161516
2020161516
2019161516
2018201616
2017121616
2016121616
2015121516
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,506
$19,382

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025$4,506$19,056$12,988
2024$4,506$16,590$10,159
2023$4,506$13,746$9,500
2022$4,506$13,828$8,989
2021$4,506$13,055$8,661
2020$5,212$12,494$8,383
2019$5,212$12,094$8,266
2018$5,212$12,248$7,888
2017$5,212$11,813$7,628
2016$4,335$10,342$7,230
2015$4,335$8,987$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
21%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202521%30%31%
202421%30%30%
202321%31%30%
202221%28%29%
202121%29%29%
202021%28%29%
201921%28%28%
201821%26%27%
20171%24%26%
201615%26%25%
201515%24%24%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
77%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearDanbury, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202585%76%83%
202485%81%88%
202385%81%88%
202285%80%88%
202185%80%88%
202085%80%88%
201985%81%88%
201885%82%88%
201650%80%88%
201550%82%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Danbury, CT?
The top ranked private preschools in Danbury, CT include St. Peter School, St. Joseph Elementary School, and Hudson Country Montessori School.
How many private preschools are located in Danbury?
7 private preschools are located in Danbury.
How diverse are private preschools in Danbury?
Danbury private preschools are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Danbury?
71% of private preschools in Danbury are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Danbury are often viewed compared to one another?

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