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Hamden Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 1,039 students in Hamden, CT.
75% of private preschools in Hamden, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Seventh Day Adventist).

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Top Ranked Hamden Private Preschools (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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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 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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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

4
Private Schools
1,039
Students
$41,000
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hamden)
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
230 Schools
# Students
1,039 Students
35,848 Students
% Students of Color
25%
30%
0.60
0.64
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
668 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
2%
# Asian Students
29 Students
976 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
2,752 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
110 Students
2,039 Students
% Black Students
11%
6%
# White Students
612 Students
17,769 Students
% White Students
59%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
50 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
221 Students
10,760 Students
% of Others Students
21%
30%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
135 Teachers
3,733 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
66%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
30 courses
17 courses
Average SAT score
1330
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$41,000
$18,258
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
32%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
45 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Hamden, CT?
The top ranked private preschools in Hamden, CT include St. Rita School and Hamden Hall Country Day School.
How many private preschools are located in Hamden?
4 private preschools are located in Hamden.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Hamden?
75% of private preschools in Hamden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Seventh Day Adventist).

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