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Miss Porter's School Top 3 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (CT)
Cheshire Academy Top 3 · Oldest Founding Date (CT)

Best Connecticut Private High Schools Belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) (2026-27)

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. You can also find more schools membership associations in Connecticut.
The top ranked private high schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education (PVSR legacy category) in Connecticut include Cheshire Academy, St. Luke's School, and Miss Porter's School.
The average acceptance rate is 40%, which is lower than the Connecticut private high school average acceptance rate of 66%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

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

St. Luke's School Photo
St. Luke's School
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
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Cheshire Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 24
10 Main St
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
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Choate Rosemary Hall Photo
Choate Rosemary Hall
Gr: 9-12 | 865 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 24
333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2000
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Miss Porter's School
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18
All-girls
60 Main St.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3500
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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 Cheshire Academy, St. Luke's School, and Miss Porter's School.
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.
4
Private Schools
2,187
Students
$61,927
Avg. Tuition
34%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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