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

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private high schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) serving 2,187 students in Connecticut.
The average acceptance rate is 40%, which is lower than the Connecticut private high school average acceptance rate of 60%.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Connecticut include Miss Porter's School, Choate Rosemary Hall, and Cheshire Academy.
These schools make up 2% of the 181 private schools in Connecticut and 6% of its 36,668 private school students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 2,187
  • Average Tuition: $61,927
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Acceptance Rate: 40%
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 35%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 34%
  • Averages cover the schools that report each figure.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 2,187
  • Average Tuition: $61,927
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Acceptance Rate: 40%
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 35%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 34%
  • Averages cover the schools that report each figure.

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

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