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Farmington KinderCare
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Farmington Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 417 students in Farmington, CT, 11% of all K-12 students in Farmington, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 48%, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Farmington Private Schools (2026-27)

Miss Porter's School Photo
Miss Porter's School
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18
All-girls
60 Main St.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3500
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Farmington KinderCare Photo
Farmington KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 55 students
Daycare / Preschool
35 South Rd.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-1810
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
6 Bridgewater Road
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 674-4323
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Map of Joni's Child Care & Preschool
Joni's Child Care & Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
3 Eastview Dr
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 677-5878
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Scott Swamp KinderCare Photo
Scott Swamp KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
197 Scott Swamp Rd.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 676-8298
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Farmington, CT Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
417
Students
$47,400
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
35%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Farmington)
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
419 Schools
# Students
417 Students
64,550 Students
% Students of Color
35%
32%
0.68
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
74 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
20%
5%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
18 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%
# White Students
182 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
50%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
61 Students
12,857 Students
% of Others Students
17%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
55 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
92%
71%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average SAT score
1400
(Out of 1600)
1255
Average ACT score
32
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$47,400
$29,140
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$24,108
$17,642
Average Endowment Size
$163.6 million
$65.67 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
48%
72%
Average Number of Sports
18 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Farmington, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Farmington, CT is Miss Porter's School.
How many private schools are located in Farmington?
5 private schools are located in Farmington.
How diverse are private schools in Farmington?
Farmington private schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Farmington go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Farmington are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
Which private schools in Farmington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Farmington include: Farmington KinderCare vs. The Goddard School, The Goddard School vs. Farmington KinderCare

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