Connecticut Private Schools Belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) serving 2,187 students in Connecticut.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 40%, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Connecticut include Cheshire Academy, Choate Rosemary Hall, and Miss Porter's School.
Share of the state: These schools make up under 1% of the 419 private schools in Connecticut and 3% of its 64,585 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Connecticut (2026-27)

St. Luke's School Photo
Gr: 5-12 | 611 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 10
377 North Wilton Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 801-4833
Cheshire Academy Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 24
10 Main St
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
Choate Rosemary Hall Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 865 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 24
333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2000
Miss Porter's School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18
All-girls
60 Main St.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3500

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Connecticut?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Connecticut include Cheshire Academy, Choate Rosemary Hall, and Miss Porter's School.
How many private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) are located in Connecticut?
4 private schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) are located in Connecticut.

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