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

Best Litchfield County Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 20 private high schools serving 5,830 students in Litchfield County, CT.
The top ranked private high schools in Litchfield County, CT include The Frederick Gunn School, The Hotchkiss School, and Indian Mountain School.
The average tuition cost is $68,141, which is higher than the Connecticut private high school average tuition cost of $39,568.
30% of private high schools in Litchfield County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Pentecostal).

Top Ranked Litchfield County Private High Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
South Kent School
South Kent School Photo
All-boys (Episcopal)
(2)
40 Bulls Bridge Road
South Kent, CT 06785
(860) 927-3539
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 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.
(Catholic)
101 Aspetuck Avenue
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
Connecticut Junior Republic
All-boys | Special Education School
(3)
550 Goshen Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-9423
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students
99 Green Hill Rd
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
Gr: 2-12 | 1,330 student
The Hotchkiss School
The Hotchkiss School Photo - Varsity Sailing Blue
11 Interlaken Road
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
Gr: PK-9 | 320 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Kent School
Kent School Photo
(Episcopal)
1 Macedonia Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-6020
Gr: 9-12 | 504 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 65 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rumsey Hall School
Rumsey Hall School Photo
201 Romford Rd
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Gr: PK-9 | 328 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Salisbury School
Salisbury School Photo
All-boys (Episcopal)
(2)
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: 9-12 | 580 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Devereux Glenholme School
Special Education School
81 Sabbaday Lane
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
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
Special Education School
12 Norfolk Rd
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-1802
Gr: 9-12 | 212 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
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
Gr: 1-12 | 117 students
Torrington Christian Academy
Torrington Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
387 New Harwinton Rd
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
Gr: 12 | 3 students
Wellspring's Arch Bridge School
Special Education School
(1)
21 Arch Bridge Rd
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.
All-boys | Alternative School
58 Harrison Ln
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 409-2644
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Avg. class size: 3 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Litchfield County, Connecticut

Litchfield County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
18 Cedar Ln
New Hartford, CT 06057
(860) 489-5595
Gr: K-9 | 41 students
55 Oak St
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
Gr: 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 Indian Mountain 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 $68,141, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $39,568.
How diverse are private high schools in Litchfield County?
Litchfield County private high schools are approximately 23% 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 Pentecostal).

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