Top 10 Best Litchfield County Private Schools (2022-23)
For the 2022-23 school year, there are 28 private schools serving 6,960 students in Litchfield County, CT (there are 60 public schools, serving 21,007 public students). 25% of all K-12 students in Litchfield County, CT are educated in private schools compared to the CT state average of 11%.
The best top ranked private schools in Litchfield County, CT include Canterbury School, Kent School and The Taft School.
The average tuition cost is $52,490, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $28,987.
Top Ranked Litchfield County Private Schools (2022-23)
School
Location
Grades
Students
40 Bulls Bridge Road
South Kent, CT 06785
(860) 927-3539
South Kent, CT 06785
(860) 927-3539
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Canterbury School![Canterbury School Photo - At Canterbury, you will develop the skills most essential to meeting future challenges and succeeding in college. These start with critical thinking, excellence in writing, and a solid foundation in digital literacy.]( "Canterbury School Photo - At Canterbury, you will develop the skills most essential to meeting future challenges and succeeding in college. These start with critical thinking, excellence in writing, and a solid foundation in digital literacy.")
(Catholic)
101 Aspetuck
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3800
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
99 Green Hill Rd
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7334
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7334
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
220 Nettleton Hollow Rd
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-2230
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-2230
Grades: 2-12
| 1,330 students
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Grades: PK-9
| 320 students
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
550 Goshen Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-9423
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-9423
Grades: 7-12
| 28 students
122 S Pomperaug Ave Ste 1
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 266-4392
Woodbury, CT 06798
(203) 266-4392
Grades: PK-K
| 129 students
Faith Prep School
(Christian)
600 Danbury Rd Ste 2
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3677
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3677
Grades: K-12
| 134 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
The Glenholme School
Special Education School
81 Sabbaday Lane
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7377
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7377
Grades: 5-12
| 80 students
Hunter Montessori School
Montessori School
18 Cedar Ln
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860) 489-5595
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860) 489-5595
Grades: K-9
| 41 students
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
Grades: PK-6
| 73 students
Play And Learn Child Development Center
(Catholic)
30 North Main Street
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-0791
Thomaston, CT 06787
(860) 283-0791
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
760 Main St
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 274-0200
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 274-0200
Grades: PK-8
| 172 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
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
387 New Harwinton Rd
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 482-7464
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 482-7464
Grades: NS-12
| 186 students
Torrington KinderCare![Torrington KinderCare Photo - Children recreate the Ice Age]( "Torrington KinderCare Photo - Children recreate the Ice Age")
Daycare / Preschool
1260 Winsted Rd
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-8687
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 496-8687
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Touchstone School
All-girls | Special Education School
11 Country Place
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-3809
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-3809
Grades: 8-12
| 11 students
240 Litchfield Tpke
New Preston Marble Dale, CT 06777
(860) 868-0551
New Preston Marble Dale, CT 06777
(860) 868-0551
Grades: PK-8
| 245 students
21 Arch Bridge Rd
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 266-8031
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 266-8031
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
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
58 Harrison Ln
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 266-7788
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 266-7788
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Litchfield County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
204 Interlaken Rd Po Box 1596
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-2855
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-2855
Grades: PK-4
| 65 students
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