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Best Hartford Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 481 students in Hartford, CT.
The top ranked private high schools in Hartford, CT include Watkinson School and Oak Hill School.
The average acceptance rate is 55%, which is lower than the Connecticut private high school average acceptance rate of 65%.

Top Ranked Hartford Private High 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
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
The Grace S Webb School
Special Education School
(1)
200 Retreat Ave
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 545-7238
Gr: 1-12 | 95 students
High Road School Of Hartford High
Special Education School
245 Locust St
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 856-6511
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students
Options Educational Services
Special Education School
606 Farmington Ave
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 712-6362
Gr: 8-12 | 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Hartford, CT?
The top ranked private high schools in Hartford, CT include Watkinson School and Oak Hill School.
How many private high schools are located in Hartford?
5 private high schools are located in Hartford.
How diverse are private high schools in Hartford?
Hartford private high schools are approximately 48% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.

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