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Madison Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 432 students in Madison, CT, 18% of all K-12 students in Madison, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
25% of private schools in Madison, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 432
  • Average Tuition: $20,747
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Madison, CT School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 432
  • Average Tuition: $20,747
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Madison, CT School Trends

Top Ranked Madison Private Schools (2026-27)

Our Lady Of Mercy Preparatory Academy Photo
Our Lady Of Mercy Preparatory Academy
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
20 Island Avenue
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 689-5101
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The Country School Photo
The Country School
Gr: NS-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 1
341 Opening Hill Road
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 421-3113
(6)
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CT Experiential Learning Center
Gr: 4-12 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School
11 Woodland Road
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 433-4658
(12)
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Map of Grove School
Grove School
Gr: 7-12 | 94 students
Special Education School
175 Copse Rd
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-2778
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Madison, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

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Montessori School Of Madison
Gr: NS-K | 21 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
213 Green Hill Road
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-1635
(5)
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Madison, CT Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
432
Students
$20,747
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
4:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Madison)
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
419 Schools
# Students
432 Students
64,550 Students
% Students of Color
12%
32%
0.46
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
5 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
308 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
71%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
76 Students
12,857 Students
% of Others Students
18%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
106 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
71%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
18 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,747
$29,145
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,500
$18,064
Average Endowment Size
$1.35 million
$65.67 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
72%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Madison, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Madison, CT is Our Lady Of Mercy Preparatory Academy.
How many private schools are located in Madison?
4 private schools are located in Madison.
What percentage of students in Madison go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Madison are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison?
25% of private schools in Madison are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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