Fairfield Country Day School Photo - FCDS Campus

Best Connecticut Private Schools Offering Flag Football Sport (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools offering flag football as an interscholastic sport serving 2,862 students in Connecticut.
The top-ranked offering flag football sport private schools in Connecticut include Hamden Hall Country Day School, Rectory School, and New Canaan Country School.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
38% of private schools offering flag football sport in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Other).

Top Private Schools Offering Flag Football Sport in Connecticut (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
New Canaan Country School
New Canaan Country School Photo - Academics, arts, music and athletics are woven into our students' day to pique their curiosity and instill a joy of learning.
(9)
635 Frogtown Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
Gr: NS-9 | 555 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate 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.
(10)
528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
Gr: K-9 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
Ridgefield Academy
Ridgefield Academy Photo - In a school that is Pre-K to Grade 8 by design, childhood is valued and kids are encouraged to stay kids. Students have ample opportunities to play outdoors and indoors, and often can be seen rushing to recess each day on the Outdoor Campus Center, a bi-level playscape that provides endless opportunities for play and learning.
(12)
223 West Mountain Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-1800
Gr: NS-8 | 535 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fairfield Country Day School
Fairfield Country Day School Photo - FCDS Campus
All-boys
(2)
2970 Bronson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 259-2723
Gr: K-9 | 201 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Emmanuel Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
569 Maple Hill Ave
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 667-3407
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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
St. Rose Of Lima School
(Catholic)
(5)
40 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-5102
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fraser Woods Montessori School
Fraser Woods Montessori School Photo - A Fraser Woods student works independently with Montessori math materials - a hallmark of our hands-on, self-directed approach to learning. Serving students ages 15 months through 8th grade in Newtown, CT. Schedule a tour at fraserwoods.com.
Montessori School
(4)
173 S Main St
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-3390
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed

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