The Woodhall School Photo - The Woodhall School as seen from above. Photographed by student Gabe M. '12, licensed pilot.

Top 10 Best Litchfield County Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 20 private high schools serving 5,826 students in Litchfield County, CT.
The top ranked private high schools in Litchfield County, CT include The Frederick Gunn School, The Hotchkiss School, and Kent School.
The average tuition cost is $67,240, which is higher than the Connecticut private high school average tuition cost of $39,540.
30% of private high schools in Litchfield County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

Top Ranked Litchfield County Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
South Kent School
South Kent School Photo
All-boys (Episcopal)
(2)
40 Bulls Bridge Road
South Kent, CT 06785
(860) 927-3539
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
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.
(Catholic)
101 Aspetuck Avenue
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
Connecticut Junior Republic
All-boys | Special Education School
(3)
550 Goshen Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-9423
Grades: 7-12
| 28 students
99 Green Hill Rd
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7334
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
220 Nettleton Hollow Rd
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-2230
Grades: 2-12
| 1,330 students
The Hotchkiss School
The Hotchkiss School Photo - Varsity Sailing Blue
11 Interlaken Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-3102
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Grades: PK-9
| 320 students
Kent School
Kent School Photo
(Episcopal)
1 Macedonia Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-6020
Grades: 9-12
| 504 students
Rumsey Hall School
Rumsey Hall School Photo
201 Romford Rd
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Grades: PK-9
| 328 students
Salisbury School
Salisbury School Photo
All-boys (Episcopal)
(2)
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
The Taft School
The Taft School Photo - Taft's 226-acre campus is in New England's beautiful Litchfield County, Connecticut.
(2)
110 Woodbury Road
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-7777
Grades: 9-12
| 580 students
Devereux Glenholme School
Special Education School
81 Sabbaday Lane
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7377
Grades: 5-12
| 57 students
Faith Prep School
(Pentecostal)
600 Danbury Rd Ste 2
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 671-7287
Grades: K-12
| 167 students
Forman School
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
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Marvelwood School
Marvelwood School Photo - Our beautiful 83-acre campus is located in Kent, Connecticut. We welcome you to visit.
(2)
476 Skiff Mountain Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-0047
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Oak Hill School At Ann Antolini School
Special Education School
30 Antolini Rd
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860) 242-2274
Grades: 1-12
| 117 students
Torrington Christian Academy
Torrington Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
387 New Harwinton Rd
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 482-7464
Grades: NS-12
| 232 students
Touchstone School
All-girls | Special Education School
11 Country Place
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-3809
Grades: 12
| 3 students
Wellspring's Arch Bridge School
Special Education School
(1)
21 Arch Bridge Rd
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.
All-boys | Alternative School
58 Harrison Ln
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 409-2644
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Litchfield County, Connecticut

Litchfield County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
18 Cedar Ln
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860) 489-5595
Grades: K-9
| 41 students
55 Oak St
Winsted, CT 06098
(860) 379-7521
Grades: PK-8
| 115 students
204 Interlaken Rd Po Box 1596
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-2855
Grades: PK-4
| 65 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Litchfield County, CT?
The top ranked private high schools in Litchfield County, CT include The Frederick Gunn School, The Hotchkiss School, and Kent School.
How many private high schools are located in Litchfield County?
20 private high schools are located in Litchfield County.
How much do private high schools cost in Litchfield County?
The average tuition cost is $67,240, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $39,540.
How diverse are private high schools in Litchfield County?
Litchfield County private high schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Litchfield County?
30% of private high schools in Litchfield County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Catholic).

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