For the 2024 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,708 students in Hamden, CT (there are 11 public schools, serving 5,719 public students). 23% of all K-12 students in Hamden, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Hamden, CT include Hamden Hall Country Day School, Sacred Heart Academy and St. Rita School.
Top Ranked Hamden Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1108 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
Grades: NS-12
| 650 students
Sacred Heart Academy![Sacred Heart Academy Photo - Students learn to work with many painting media such as acrylic, oil, and watercolor in this course that covers painting, design and visual concepts. Sacred Heart Academy Photo - Students learn to work with many painting media such as acrylic, oil, and watercolor in this course that covers painting, design and visual concepts.]()
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All-girls (Catholic)
265 Benham St
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 288-2309
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 288-2309
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
871 Prospect St
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 764-9314
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 764-9314
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
Laurel Oaks Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
14 W Shepard Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 248-3251
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 248-3251
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Lorraine D Foster Day School
Special Education School
1861 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 230-4877
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 230-4877
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
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Daycare / Preschool
3025 Dixwell Ave.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 248-8262
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 248-8262
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Salma K Farid Academy
(Islamic)
131 Leeder Hill Dr
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 230-1965
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 230-1965
Grades: K-7
| 47 students
Whitney Hall School
Special Education School
1400 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-2116
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-2116
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Hamden, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Hamden, CT include Hamden Hall Country Day School, Sacred Heart Academy and St. Rita School.
How many private schools are located in Hamden, CT?
9 private schools are located in Hamden, CT.
How diverse are private schools in Hamden, CT?
Hamden, CT private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
What percentage of students in Hamden, CT go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Hamden, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 11%).
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