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Middlefield Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 163 students in Middlefield, CT, 28% of all K-12 students in Middlefield, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Middlefield, CT (2026-27)

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The Independent Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 12
115 Laurel Brook Road
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 347-7235
(5)
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Middlefield Children's Center
Gr: PK-2 | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
390 Main Street
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 349-0202
(13)
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Middlefield, CT Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
163
Students
11
Avg. Class Size
52%
Students of Color
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Middlefield)
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools
419 Schools
# Students
163 Students
64,585 Students
% Students of Color
52%
33%
0.57
0.63
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
4 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
96 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
59%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
46 Students
12,892 Students
% of Others Students
28%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
34 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
56%
71%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average % on Financial Aid
57%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$14,258
$18,198
Average Endowment Size
$1 million
$65.67 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
72%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Middlefield, CT?
2 private schools are located in Middlefield, CT.
What percentage of students in Middlefield go to private school?
28% of all K-12 students in Middlefield are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).

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