For the 2025 school year, there are 29 private schools serving 7,130 students in Litchfield County, CT (there are 62 public schools, serving 20,010 public students). 26% of all K-12 students in Litchfield County, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Litchfield County, CT include The Frederick Gunn School, The Hotchkiss School, and Indian Mountain School.
The average tuition cost is $57,786, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $28,143.
Top Ranked Litchfield County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40 Bulls Bridge Road
South Kent, CT 06785
(860) 927-3539
South Kent, CT 06785
(860) 927-3539
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Canterbury School![Canterbury School Photo - At Canterbury School, a balanced educational experience integrates academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. As a welcoming interfaith community, Canterbury fosters a sense of belonging, providing passionate educators and transformative opportunities that guide you toward your fullest potential. This is what makes Canterbury School more than just a place to learn-it's a place to become your best self.]( "Canterbury School Photo - At Canterbury School, a balanced educational experience integrates academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. As a welcoming interfaith community, Canterbury fosters a sense of belonging, providing passionate educators and transformative opportunities that guide you toward your fullest potential. This is what makes Canterbury School more than just a place to learn-it's a place to become your best self.")
(Catholic)
101 Aspetuck Avenue
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3800
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
550 Goshen Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-9423
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-9423
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students
99 Green Hill Rd
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7334
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7334
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition listed
220 Nettleton Hollow Rd
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-2230
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-2230
Gr: 2-12 | 1,330 student
11 Interlaken Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-3102
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-3102
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Gr: PK-9 | 320 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kent School![Kent School Photo]( "Kent School Photo")
(Episcopal)
1 Macedonia Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-6020
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-6020
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 65 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
201 Romford Rd
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Gr: PK-9 | 328 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
110 Woodbury Road
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-7777
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-7777
Gr: 9-12 | 580 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
240 Litchfield Tpke
New Preston Marble Dale, CT 06777
(860) 868-0551
New Preston Marble Dale, CT 06777
(860) 868-0551
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
122 S Pomperaug Ave Ste 1
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 266-4392
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 266-4392
Gr: PK-K | 129 students
Devereux Glenholme School
Special Education School
81 Sabbaday Lane
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7377
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7377
Gr: 5-12 | 57 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
Faith Prep School
(Pentecostal)
600 Danbury Rd Ste 2
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 671-7287
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 671-7287
Gr: K-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Forman School![Forman School Photo - Fall Sports: Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Boatbuilding, Cross-Country, Rock Climbing, Girls Volleyball]( "Forman School Photo - Fall Sports: Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Boatbuilding, Cross-Country, Rock Climbing, Girls Volleyball")
Special Education School
12 Norfolk Rd
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-1802
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-1802
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
KinderCare of New Milford![KinderCare of New Milford Photo - Infant Classroom]( "KinderCare of New Milford Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
204 Danbury Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-1844
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-1844
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Litchfield Montessori School![Litchfield Montessori School Photo]( "Litchfield Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
5 Knife Shop Road
Northfield, CT 06778
(860) 283-5920
Northfield, CT 06778
(860) 283-5920
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
476 Skiff Mountain Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-0047
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-0047
Gr: 9-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oak Hill School At Ann Antolini School
Special Education School
30 Antolini Rd
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860) 242-2274
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860) 242-2274
Gr: 1-12 | 117 students
Play And Learn Child Development Center
(Catholic)
30 North Main Street
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-0791
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-0791
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students
St. John Paul The Great Stream Academy
(Catholic)
360 Prospect St
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-4177
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-4177
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
760 Main St
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 274-9208
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 274-9208
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
St. Mary Magdalen School![St. Mary Magdalen School Photo - St. Mary Magdalen builds friendships that last a lifetime.]( "St. Mary Magdalen School Photo - St. Mary Magdalen builds friendships that last a lifetime.")
(Catholic)
140 Buckingham St
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-0621
Oakville, CT 06779
(860) 945-0621
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
387 New Harwinton Rd
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 482-7464
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 482-7464
Gr: NS-12 | 232 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Touchstone School
All-girls | Special Education School
11 Country Place
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-3809
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-3809
Gr: 12 | 3 students
21 Arch Bridge Rd
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 266-8031
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 266-8031
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students Tuition listed
The Woodhall School![The Woodhall School Photo - The Woodhall Players presented John Steinbeck's drama, Of Mice and Men.]( "The Woodhall School Photo - The Woodhall Players presented John Steinbeck's drama, Of Mice and Men.")
All-boys | Alternative School
58 Harrison Ln
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 409-2644
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 409-2644
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Avg. class size: 3 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Litchfield County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hunter Montessori School (Closed 2013)
Montessori School
18 Cedar Ln
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860) 489-5595
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860) 489-5595
Gr: K-9 | 41 students
St. Anthony School (Closed 2016)
(Catholic)
55 Oak St
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7521
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7521
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Tuition listed
204 Interlaken Rd Po Box 1596
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-2855
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-2855
Gr: PK-4 | 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Litchfield County, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Litchfield County, CT include The Frederick Gunn School, The Hotchkiss School, and Indian Mountain School.
How many private schools are located in Litchfield County?
29 private schools are located in Litchfield County.
How much do private schools cost in Litchfield County?
The average tuition cost is $57,786, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $28,143.
How diverse are private schools in Litchfield County?
Litchfield County private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Litchfield County go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in Litchfield County are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Litchfield County?
Which private schools in Litchfield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Litchfield County include: St. John Paul The Great Stream Academy vs. Torrington Christian Academy, Litchfield Montessori School vs. Washington Montessori School, Torrington Christian Academy vs. St. John Paul The Great Stream Academy
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