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Derby Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 162 students in Derby, CT, 11% of all K-12 students in Derby, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Derby, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Derby Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary & St. Michael School
St. Mary & St. Michael School
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
Catholic
14 Seymour Ave
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 735-6471
(1)
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Derby, CT Private School Trends

1
Private Schools
162
Students
61%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Category
This Town (Derby)
This State (CT)
# Schools
1 School
419 Schools
# Students
162 Students
64,585 Students
% Students of Color
61%
33%
0.74
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
32%
9%
# Black Students
12 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
7%
8%
# White Students
44 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
27%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
48 Students
12,892 Students
% of Others Students
30%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
11 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Derby, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Derby, CT is St. Mary & St. Michael School.
How many private schools are located in Derby?
1 private schools are located in Derby.
What percentage of students in Derby go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Derby are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Derby?
100% of private schools in Derby are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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