Best Hartford County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 62 private elementary schools serving 8,258 students in Hartford County, CT.
The average tuition cost is $22,322, which is lower than the Connecticut private elementary school average tuition cost of $25,057.
54% of private elementary schools in Hartford County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 62
  • # Students Served: 8,258
  • Average Tuition: $22,322
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 35%
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 33%
  • View Hartford County, CT School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 62
  • # Students Served: 8,258
  • Average Tuition: $22,322
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 35%
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 33%
  • View Hartford County, CT School Trends

Top Ranked Hartford County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Kingswood Oxford School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 507 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 30
170 Kingswood Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 727-5000
(1)
Renbrook School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 373 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 2
2865 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-1661
(20)
Watkinson School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 240 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 14
180 Bloomfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 236-5618
(2)
Map of Adelbrook-the Learning Center Of Manchester
Gr: K-6 | 26 students
Special Education School
42 Prospect St
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1255
Map of Connecticut Junior Republic-bristol
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students
All-girls | Special Education School
30 Pleasant St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 845-8010
(1)
Map of Corpus Christi School
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students
Catholic
581 Silas Deane Hwy
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 529-5487
(1)
Map of Eagle House Education Program
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Special Education School
1680 Albany Ave
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 297-0552
Map of Emmanuel Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
569 Maple Hill Ave
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 667-3407
(1)
The Ethel Walker School Photo
Gr: 7-12 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 50
All-girls
230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 92 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
154 Meadow St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5631
Map of Intensive Education Academy In
Gr: 2-12 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Special Education School
840 North Main St.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-2049
Map of Oak Hill School
Gr: K-12 | 106 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Special Education School
120 Holcomb St
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 769-3860
St. James School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
73 Park Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 643-5088
(12)
St. Mary's School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
946 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-9412
(1)
Map of Adelbrook-the Learning Center Of East Hartford
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students
Special Education School
21 Church St
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 540-4315
Ben Bronz Academy Photo
Gr: 1-12 | 70 students
Special Education School
33 Church Street
East Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 236-5807
(1)
Map of The Bess & Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students
Jewish
53 Gabb Rd
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 243-8333
(1)
Map of Central Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 135 students
Baptist
1505 West St
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 621-6701
Map of Chapter 126 Classroom
Gr: K-12 | 90 students
Special Education School
47 Upson St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 769-7054
Map of Clinical Day School - Manchester Memorial Hospital
Gr: 8-12 | 28 students
Special Education School
71 Haynes St
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 646-1222
(2)
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Hartford County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Map of Bright Horizons Family Solutio
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Daycare / Preschool
1045 Day Hill Rd
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 688-6681
Map of The Cedar Court School
Gr: PK-5 | 53 students
Catholic
27 Park Rd
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 523-0060
Map of Mother Goose Children's Center
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Daycare / Preschool
1742 Ellington Rd
South Windsor, CT 06074
(860) 644-9568
Map of New Testament Baptist Church School
Gr: PK-6 | 55 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
111 Ash St
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 290-6696
(1)
Map of Our Childrens Place
Gr: NS-PK | 38 students
Daycare / Preschool
30 Quarry Road
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 659-4766
Map of Penny's Playground Of Learning
Gr: PK-3 | 36 students
19 Pine Street
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-0157
Map of Pope John Paul Ii
Gr: K-9 | 202 students
Catholic
221 Farmington Ave
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 225-4275
Map of Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 123 students
Catholic
35 Orange St
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 229-7663
Map of St. Adalbert School
Gr: K-8 | 117 students
Catholic
90 Alden Avenue
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 745-6135
Map of St. Brigid St.. Augustine Partnership School
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Catholic
100 Mayflower St
West Hartford, CT 06110
(860) 621-2130
Map of St. Christopher School
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Catholic
570 Brewer Street
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 568-1400
Map of Webb School At Bloomfield
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students
Special Education School
2 Northwestern Dr
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 696-0013

Overview

Category
This State (CT)
US
# Schools
63 Schools
# Students
8,258 Students
44,662 Students
% Average Students of Color
33%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
962 Teachers
5,574 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
65%
71%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1229
(Out of 1600)
1263
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,322
$25,057
Average Summer Program Cost
$633
$3,500
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$16,447
$12,303
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
73%
Average Endowment Size
$34.83 million
$35.73 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.62
# American Indian Students
33 Students
698 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
229 Students
1,520 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
789 Students
4,021 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
9%
# Black Students
833 Students
3,307 Students
% Black Students
10%
8%
# White Students
4,734 Students
24,390 Students
% White Students
57%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
51 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
1,657 Students
8,552 Students
% of Others Students
20%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Hartford County, CT?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Hartford County, CT include Watkinson School, The Ethel Walker School, and Kingswood Oxford School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Hartford County?
62 private elementary schools are located in Hartford County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Hartford County?
The average tuition cost is $22,322, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $25,057.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Hartford County?
Hartford County private elementary schools are approximately 33% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Hartford County?
54% of private elementary schools in Hartford County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Hartford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Hartford County include: St. Bridget School vs. St. James School, St. Joseph School vs. St. Matthew School, St. Matthew School vs. St. Joseph School

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