For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 166 students in Groton, CT (there are 7 public schools, serving 3,999 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Groton, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Groton, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Groton, CT (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
50 Sacred Heart Drive
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 445-0611
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 445-0611
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Groton)
This State (CT)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
166 Students
64,094 Students
% Average Students of Color
28%
31%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
15 Teachers
7,932 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
70%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,200
$28,501
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
716 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
76 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
46%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
60 Students
12,753 Students
% of Others Students
36%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
10 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Groton, CT?
1 private schools are located in Groton, CT.
What percentage of students in Groton go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Groton are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Groton?
100% of private schools in Groton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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