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Best Hartford Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 750 students in Hartford, CT (there are 48 public schools, serving 18,712 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Hartford, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Hartford, CT include Oak Hill School, Eagle House Education Program, and Watkinson School.
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
27% of private schools in Hartford, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top Ranked Hartford Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Watkinson School
Watkinson School Photo - 225 students from 43 towns, reflecting a wide range of academic, personal and socioeconomic backgrounds. Faculty includes 43 teachers, 26 of whom hold master's degrees or above. Student-teacher ratio 6:1. Average class size 14
(2)
180 Bloomfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 236-5618
Gr: 6-12 | 240 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eagle House Education Program
Special Education School
1680 Albany Ave
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 297-0552
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Oak Hill School
Special Education School
120 Holcomb St
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 769-3860
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Covenant Preparatory School
All-boys (Catholic)
135 Broad St Ste 1
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 547-0289
Gr: 6-8 | 40 students
277 Main St
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 263-7535
Gr: 5-8 | 53 students
The Grace S Webb School
Special Education School
(1)
200 Retreat Ave
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 545-7238
Gr: 1-12 | 95 students
Hartford Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(2)
474 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 724-5977
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
High Road School Of Hartford High
Special Education School
245 Locust St
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 856-6511
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students
High Road School Of Wallingford -hartford Primary
Special Education School
55 Waverly St
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 695-7900
Gr: 2-8 | 40 students
Options Educational Services
Special Education School
606 Farmington Ave
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 712-6362
Gr: 8-12 | 20 students
10 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 251-8337
Gr: K-4 | 32 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hartford, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Hartford, CT include Oak Hill School, Eagle House Education Program, and Watkinson School.
How many private schools are located in Hartford?
11 private schools are located in Hartford.
How diverse are private schools in Hartford?
Hartford private schools are approximately 64% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Hartford go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Hartford are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hartford?
27% of private schools in Hartford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

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