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Best Connecticut Private Daycares & Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 233 private daycares & preschools serving 36,072 students in Connecticut.

The private daycares & preschools in Connecticut include All Saints Catholic School, King School, and Hamden Hall Country Day School.

The average tuition cost is $19,382, which is lower than the Connecticut average tuition cost of $28,702.

43% of private daycares & preschools in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 233
# Students Served: 36,072

Quick Facts (2026-27)

# Private Schools: 233
# Students Served: 36,072

Connecticut Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

233

Private Schools

36,072

Students

$19,382

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

29%

Students of Color

10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Connecticut?

The private daycares & preschools in Connecticut include All Saints Catholic School, King School, and Hamden Hall Country Day School.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in Connecticut?

233 private daycares & preschools are located in Connecticut.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Connecticut?

The average tuition cost is $19,382, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $28,702.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Connecticut?

Connecticut private daycares & preschools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Connecticut?

43% of private daycares & preschools in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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