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Best Connecticut Private Elementary Schools Offering Equestrian Sport (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools offering equestrian as an interscholastic sport serving 876 students in Connecticut.
The top ranked offering equestrian sport private elementary schools in Connecticut include The Ethel Walker School, Hamden Hall Country Day School, and Rectory School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Connecticut private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.
33% of private elementary schools offering equestrian sport in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other).

Top Private Elementary Schools Offering Equestrian Sport in Connecticut (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1108 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
Gr: NS-12 | 650 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition listed
Rectory School
Rectory School Photo - Rectory School, nestled on 138 acres in Pomfret, Connecticut, is a distinguished K-9 private institution renowned as a "Junior Boarding School." Offering both 5-day and 7-day boarding options for students in grades 5-9, Rectory ensures a comprehensive educational experience.
528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
Gr: K-9 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition listed
The Ethel Walker School
The Ethel Walker School Photo
All-girls
230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
Gr: 7-12 | 226 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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