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Hamden Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 71%.
63% of private schools in Hamden, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # 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 (2026)

  • # 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)

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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Map of Whitney Hall School
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 (10-Year)

8
Private Schools
-33.3% (-4 schools) 10-yr
1,543
Students
-4.2% (-68 students) 10-yr
$34,733
Avg. Tuition
+159.2% (+$21,333) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+16.7% (+2 students) 10-yr
27%
Students of Color
+12.5% (+3.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-20.0% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hamden)
This State (CT)
# Schools
8 Schools
418 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHamden, CT Total Schools
20258
20249
20239
20229
202110
202010
20199
201811
201713
201613
201512
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# Students
1,543 Students
64,529 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025220165179
2024195161172
2023210163174
2022215168185
2021215166180
2020212163171
2019216167175
2018188165172
2017142175180
2016148172178
2015161167167
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% Students of Color
27%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202527%31%34%
202427%31%34%
202331%30%33%
202234%28%33%
202134%28%32%
202027%28%32%
201926%25%31%
201825%25%31%
201723%25%32%
201624%25%32%
201524%27%32%
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0.59
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20250.590.630.65
20240.590.630.65
20230.570.620.65
20220.530.590.64
20210.530.590.64
20200.520.590.64
20190.470.560.63
20180.500.560.63
20170.450.530.61
20160.460.540.61
20150.460.540.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
716 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
50 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20253%5%5%
20243%5%5%
20235%5%5%
20226%5%4%
20216%5%4%
20206%5%4%
20195%5%4%
20184%5%4%
20173%4%4%
20163%4%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
114 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20258%9%9%
20248%9%9%
20238%8%9%
20226%7%8%
20216%7%9%
20207%8%9%
20195%6%8%
20185%6%8%
20173%5%8%
20163%6%8%
20153%6%8%
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# Black Students
172 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
11%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202511%8%7%
202412%8%7%
202312%7%8%
202211%8%7%
202111%8%7%
202011%8%8%
20199%7%7%
20189%7%7%
20179%7%7%
20168%7%7%
20159%8%8%
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# White Students
907 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
61%
56%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202561%56%52%
202461%56%52%
202363%58%52%
202266%61%54%
202166%60%54%
202067%60%54%
201971%64%56%
201869%64%56%
201773%66%58%
201672%65%58%
201572%65%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
251 Students
12,827 Students
% of Others Students
17%
21%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202517%21%26%
202416%21%26%
202312%20%25%
202211%19%25%
202111%20%25%
20209%19%24%
201910%18%24%
201813%18%23%
201711%18%22%
201613%18%22%
201512%17%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
195 Teachers
7,884 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20258:18:111:1
20248:18:111:1
20238:18:111:1
20228:18:111:1
20218:18:111:1
20209:18:112:1
20199:18:112:1
201810:18:112:1
20179:19:112:1
201610:19:112:1
201510:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
70%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202580%70%55%
202480%70%54%
202380%68%54%
202280%68%54%
202180%69%54%
202075%69%54%
201967%69%53%
201867%68%53%
201767%68%53%
201667%68%52%
201567%69%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025141415
2024151315
2023151315
2022151315
2021111315
2020111415
2019161415
2018141415
2017131415
2016131415
2015121315
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Average Number of AP Courses
32 courses
18 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025321613
2024301512
2023301511
2022301511
2021301511
2020301611
2019301611
2018111511
2017111410
2016101410
2015121510
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Average SAT score
1330
(Out of 1600)
1254

SAT Score Trends (2019-2025)

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025133012471233
2024133012541230
2023133012441228
2022133012421229
2021133012401229
2020133012391226
2019133012411226
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Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
28

ACT Score Trends (2019-2025)

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025302826
2024302826
2023302826
2022302726
2021302726
2020302725
2019302725
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$34,733
$28,702

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025$34,733$28,288$15,012
2024$26,650$30,554$13,254
2023$12,300$28,947$12,626
2022$12,300$28,819$12,187
2021$12,300$26,681$11,800
2020$19,395$26,067$11,512
2019$19,395$24,505$11,293
2018$19,395$25,386$11,017
2017$14,413$24,171$10,708
2016$14,413$23,194$10,356
2015$13,400$21,099$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
37%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202530%36%34%
202430%37%34%
202330%36%34%
202230%35%33%
202130%35%33%
202030%35%32%
201930%33%31%
201830%32%30%
201730%30%30%
201630%29%29%
201530%29%28%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
15%
71%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
45 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
10 sports

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, Whitney Hall School, and Sacred Heart Academy.
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 31%.
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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