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Hamden Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,543 students in Hamden, CT, 22% of all K-12 students in Hamden, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 15%, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
63% of private schools in Hamden, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,543
  • Average Tuition: $34,733
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 27%
  • View Hamden, CT School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 8
  • # Students Served: 1,543
  • Average Tuition: $34,733
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 27%
  • View Hamden, CT School Trends

Top Ranked Hamden Private Schools (2026-27)

Hamden Hall Country Day School Photo
Hamden Hall Country Day School
Gr: NS-12 | 650 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 45
1108 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
(4)
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Sacred Heart Academy Photo
Sacred Heart Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
All-girls (Catholic)
265 Benham St
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 288-2309
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St. Rita School Photo
St. Rita School
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1601 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-3114
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Whitney Hall School
Gr: 2-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
1400 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-2116
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Map of Cedarhurst School
Cedarhurst School
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Special Education School
871 Prospect St
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 764-9314
(1)
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Map of Laurel Oaks Adventist School
Laurel Oaks Adventist School
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students
Seventh Day Adventist
14 W Shepard Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 248-3251
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Mt. Carmel KinderCare Photo
Mt. Carmel KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3025 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 248-8262
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Map of Salma K Farid Academy
Salma K Farid Academy
Gr: K-7 | 47 students
Islamic
131 Leeder Hill Dr
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 230-1965
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Hamden, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Lorraine D Foster Day School
Lorraine D Foster Day School
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
1861 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 230-4877
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Hamden, CT Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,543
Students
$34,733
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hamden)
This State (CT)
# Schools
8 Schools
419 Schools
# Students
1,543 Students
64,550 Students
% Students of Color
27%
32%
0.59
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
716 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
50 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
172 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
11%
8%
# White Students
907 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
61%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
251 Students
12,857 Students
% of Others Students
17%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
195 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
71%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
32 courses
18 courses
Average SAT score
1330
(Out of 1600)
1255
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$34,733
$29,140
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
37%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
15%
72%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
45 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hamden, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Hamden, CT include Sacred Heart Academy, Whitney Hall School, and Hamden Hall Country Day School.
How many private schools are located in Hamden?
8 private schools are located in Hamden.
How diverse are private schools in Hamden?
Hamden private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Hamden go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Hamden are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hamden?
63% of private schools in Hamden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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