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Best Connecticut Private High Schools Belonging to Institute for Independent Education (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private high schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education serving 2,163 students in Connecticut. You can also find more schools membership associations in Connecticut.

The private high schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education in Connecticut include Cheshire Academy, St. Luke's School, and Choate Rosemary Hall.

The average acceptance rate is 40%, which is lower than the Connecticut private high school average acceptance rate of 65%.

Cheshire Academy Photo - Cheshire Academy is home to students from over 30 different countries who chose the Academy because of our reputation as one of the best private schools in the United States. The tradition of enrolling international students at Cheshire Academy dates back to 1850, making this school among the first to enroll students from other countries.

Choate Rosemary Hall Photo - What's your artistic passion? Music? Theater? Visual arts? Choate's got a program for you. Participate in the spring musical, student fringe festival, or the numerous singing and musical groups on campus. In addition, the Arts Concentration Program offers a program for students who are able to demonstrate a commitment to their own artistic development.

Top-Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Institute for Independent Education in Connecticut (2026)

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St. Luke's School

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377 North Wilton Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 801-4833

Gr: 5-12 | 587 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Cheshire Academy

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10 Main St
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250

Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Choate Rosemary Hall

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333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2000

Gr: 9-12 | 865 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Miss Porter's School

All-girls

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60 Main St.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3500

Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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