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Hamden Private Preschools (2026-27)

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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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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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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-42.9% (-3 schools) 10-yr
1,039
Students
-22.2% (-297 students) 10-yr
$41,000
Avg. Tuition
+193.9% (+$27,050) 10-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+7.1% (+1 student) 10-yr
25%
Students of Color
+19.0% (+4.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-27.3% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Hamden)
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
229 Schools
# Students
1,039 Students
35,839 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025346177191
2024346170187
2023339160185
2022349163188
2021349159184
2020342157179
2019347163182
2018238162181
2017194164183
2016194161181
2015223158173
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% Students of Color
25%
29%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202525%29%32%
202425%29%32%
202329%27%32%
202235%27%31%
202135%26%32%
202023%27%31%
201925%24%31%
201823%23%30%
201721%24%31%
201621%24%31%
201521%26%31%
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0.60
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20250.600.640.65
20240.600.640.65
20230.570.630.65
20220.510.610.64
20210.510.610.64
20200.490.610.64
20190.450.580.64
20180.500.570.64
20170.490.550.62
20160.490.560.62
20150.480.570.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
668 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
29 Students
976 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20253%3%4%
20243%3%5%
20234%3%5%
20224%3%5%
20214%3%5%
20204%3%4%
20194%3%5%
20183%4%5%
20173%2%3%
20163%3%3%
20152%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
66 Students
2,752 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20256%8%8%
20246%8%8%
20235%7%8%
20223%7%8%
20213%7%7%
20203%7%7%
20192%6%7%
20182%5%7%
20172%5%6%
20162%5%7%
20152%5%6%
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# Black Students
110 Students
2,039 Students
% Black Students
11%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202511%6%6%
202411%6%6%
202311%6%6%
202211%7%6%
202111%6%7%
202011%7%7%
20199%6%6%
20189%6%6%
20178%6%6%
20168%6%6%
20158%6%6%
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# White Students
612 Students
17,769 Students
% White Students
59%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202559%51%48%
202459%51%48%
202363%52%48%
202268%55%50%
202168%55%50%
202070%55%51%
201972%60%52%
201868%60%52%
201769%63%54%
201669%61%54%
201570%60%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
50 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
221 Students
10,751 Students
% of Others Students
21%
30%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202521%30%34%
202421%30%33%
202317%30%33%
202214%28%31%
202114%29%31%
202012%28%31%
201913%25%30%
201818%25%30%
201717%24%30%
201617%25%29%
201516%26%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
135 Teachers
3,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20258:110:112:1
20248:110:112:1
20237:110:112:1
20228:19:112:1
20218:19:112:1
20209:110:112:1
20199:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201710:110:112:1
201610:110:112:1
201511:110:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
66%

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

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202580%66%51%
202480%66%51%
202380%63%51%
202280%63%51%
202180%65%50%
202075%66%50%
201967%66%50%
201867%67%50%
201767%68%49%
201667%67%49%
201567%69%48%
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Average Class Size
15 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025151516
2024151516
2023151516
2022151516
2021151516
2020151516
2019161516
2018141616
2017141616
2016141616
2015141516
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Average Number of AP Courses
30 courses
16 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025301311
2024301410
2023301410
2022301410
2021301410
2020301510
2019301510
201811139
201719149
201619149
201512129
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Average SAT score
1330
(Out of 1600)
1279
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$41,000
$19,382

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025$41,000$19,056$12,988
2024$41,000$16,590$10,159
2020$26,490$12,494$8,383
2019$26,490$12,094$8,266
2018$26,490$12,248$7,888
2017$15,470$11,813$7,628
2016$15,470$10,342$7,230
2015$13,950$8,987$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
30%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearHamden, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202530%30%31%
202430%30%30%
202330%31%30%
202230%28%29%
202130%29%29%
202030%28%29%
201930%28%28%
201830%26%27%
201730%24%26%
201630%26%25%
201530%24%24%
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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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