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Madison Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 432 students in Madison, CT.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the Connecticut private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.
25% of private elementary schools in Madison, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 432
  • Average Tuition: $21,810
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 432
  • Average Tuition: $21,810
  • Acceptance Rate: 86%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 12%
  • View Madison, CT School Trends

Top Ranked Madison Private Elementary 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
Gr: NS-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 15 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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
432
Students
-30.2% (-187 students) 10-yr
$21,810
Avg. Tuition
+209.4% (+$14,760) 10-yr
12
Avg. Class Size
-14.3% (-2 students) 10-yr
12%
Students of Color
+100.0% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
4:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-33.3% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Madison)
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
267 Schools
# Students
432 Students
44,662 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearMadison, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025112169199
2024112166192
2023156166193
2022156172205
2021156168201
2020156164188
2019150171193
2018180169190
2017189181199
2016189178196
2015155172183
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% Students of Color
12%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202512%30%33%
202412%30%32%
20235%28%32%
20228%28%32%
20215%28%31%
20205%27%31%
20196%24%31%
20183%24%30%
20176%25%31%
20166%25%31%
20156%27%31%
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0.46
0.62

Diversity Score Trends

YearMadison, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20250.480.620.64
20240.480.620.64
20230.330.610.63
20220.330.580.62
20210.330.580.62
20200.330.580.62
20190.310.540.61
20180.380.540.60
20170.220.520.59
20160.220.530.59
20150.210.540.58
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
698 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
13 Students
1,520 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20253%4%5%
20243%4%5%
20232%4%5%
20222%4%5%
20212%4%5%
20202%4%5%
20191%4%4%
20181%4%4%
20171%4%4%
20161%4%4%
20151%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
30 Students
4,021 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20257%9%9%
20247%10%9%
20232%9%9%
20222%8%8%
20212%8%9%
20202%8%9%
20191%7%8%
20181%7%8%
20172%6%8%
20162%6%8%
20152%6%8%
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# Black Students
5 Students
3,307 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20251%8%8%
20241%8%8%
20231%7%8%
20221%8%7%
20211%8%8%
20201%8%8%
20191%8%8%
20181%8%8%
20171%7%7%
20161%8%8%
20151%8%8%
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# White Students
308 Students
24,390 Students
% White Students
71%
57%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202569%57%55%
202469%57%55%
202381%59%55%
202281%62%57%
202181%62%57%
202081%62%58%
201981%65%59%
201876%65%59%
201788%67%61%
201688%66%61%
201589%65%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
51 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
76 Students
8,552 Students
% of Others Students
18%
20%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMadison, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202520%20%22%
202420%19%22%
202314%19%22%
202214%18%22%
202114%18%20%
202014%18%19%
201916%16%20%
201821%16%20%
20178%16%19%
20168%16%18%
20157%17%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
106 Teachers
5,574 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20255:18:111:1
20245:18:111:1
20235:18:111:1
20225:18:111:1
20215:18:111:1
20205:18:111:1
20195:18:111:1
20187:18:111:1
20177:19:111:1
20167:19:112:1
20156:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
71%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202585%71%54%
202485%72%54%
202388%70%53%
202288%70%53%
202188%70%53%
202088%71%53%
201988%71%52%
201855%69%52%
201755%70%51%
201655%69%51%
201538%71%50%
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Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025121416
2024121315
2023141315
2022141315
2021141315
2020141315
2019141315
2018191315
2017191315
2016191415
2015141315
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Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
16 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,810
$25,057

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025$21,810$24,777$14,043
2024$20,747$25,272$12,357
2023$19,145$23,260$11,693
2022$19,145$23,235$11,199
2021$19,145$23,113$10,824
2020$19,145$22,547$10,496
2019$19,145$19,787$10,300
2015$7,050$15,327$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
18%
33%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202518%33%34%
202418%34%33%
202318%33%33%
202218%31%32%
202125%31%32%
202025%31%31%
201925%29%30%
201815%28%29%
201715%26%29%
201615%26%28%
201520%26%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,500
$12,303

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearMadison, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025$5,500$12,050$6,227
2024$5,500$11,876$6,113
2023$5,500$12,231$5,785
2022$5,500$12,425$5,514
2021$7,750$12,253$5,269
2020$7,750$11,944$5,141
2019$7,750$12,318$5,007
2015$2,000$8,324$4,230
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Average Endowment Size
$1.35 million
$35.73 million

Endowment Trends (2019-2025)

YearMadison, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025$1 M$36 M$33 M
2024$1 M$36 M$24 M
2023$1 M$36 M$24 M
2022$1 M$33 M$24 M
2021$1 M$32 M$23 M
2020$1 M$27 M$21 M
2019$1 M$24 M$20 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
86%
73%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)

YearMadison, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202586%73%81%
202486%75%85%
202389%75%85%
202289%73%85%
202189%74%86%
202089%73%86%
201989%74%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Madison, CT?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Madison, CT is Our Lady Of Mercy Preparatory Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Madison?
4 private elementary schools are located in Madison.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Madison?
25% of private elementary schools in Madison are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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