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Kent School Top 8 · Most AP Courses (CT)
Marvelwood School Top 6 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (CT)

Kent Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 619 students in Kent, CT, 77% of all K-12 students in Kent, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 42%, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
50% of private schools in Kent, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Kent Private Schools (2026-27)

Kent School Photo
Kent School
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 65
Episcopal
1 Macedonia Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-6020
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Marvelwood School
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 15
476 Skiff Mountain Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-0047
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Kent, CT Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
619
Students
$54,200
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
37%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Kent)
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools
419 Schools
# Students
619 Students
64,588 Students
% Students of Color
37%
33%
0.59
0.63
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
167 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
26%
5%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
37 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
379 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
59%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
33 Students
12,895 Students
% of Others Students
5%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
98 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
71%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
18 courses
Average SAT score
1257
(Out of 1600)
1255
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$54,200
$29,268
Average % on Financial Aid
38%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$34,250
$18,198
Average Endowment Size
$10.5 million
$65.67 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
42%
72%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
40 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
15 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kent, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Kent, CT is Kent School.
How many private schools are located in Kent?
2 private schools are located in Kent.
What percentage of students in Kent go to private school?
77% of all K-12 students in Kent are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kent?
50% of private schools in Kent are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal).

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