Top 3 Best Middlesex County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 private schools serving 2,181 students in Middlesex County, CT (there are 51 public schools, serving 18,571 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Middlesex County, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 11%).
The best top ranked private schools in Middlesex County, CT include Mercy High School, The Children's Tree Montessori School and Xavier High School.
The average acceptance rate is 77%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 69%.
30% of private schools in Middlesex County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top Ranked Middlesex County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Children's Tree Montessori School
The Children's Tree Montessori School Photo - Learning to make words with the movable alphabet in the primary (preschool) classroom.
Montessori School
(4)
96 Essex Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-3536
Grades: NS-6
| 112 students
Mercy High School
All-girls (Catholic)
1740 Randolph Road
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-6659
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
The Oxford Academy
The Oxford Academy Photo - Oxford Academy is set along the vibrant shoreline of Connecticut. Our family style community of students and faculty are stewards to local beaches and waterways. They embrace the many rich offerings of the area including museums, volunteering and athletic competitions with shoreline schools.
All-boys
(4)
1393 Boston Post Road
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6247
Grades: 8-12
| 48 students
Xavier High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(3)
181 Randolph Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-7735
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Adelbrook
Special Education School
(1)
60 Hicksville Rd
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 635-6010
Grades: PK-12
| 112 students
Cromwell KinderCare
Cromwell KinderCare Photo - Welcome to the Cromwell KinderCare! Step inside our world of fun and learning!
Daycare / Preschool
146 Berlin Rd.
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 613-2263
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Essex KinderCare
Essex KinderCare Photo - Essex KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
158 Westbrook Rd.
Essex, CT 06426
(860) 767-1072
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Franklin Academy
Franklin Academy Photo - College bound!
Special Education School
140 River Road
East Haddam, CT 06423
(860) 873-2700
Grades: 8-12
| 80 students
Gianelli's Early Learning Center
Montessori School (Catholic)
67 Round Hill Road
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-5765
Grades: PK
| 47 students
The Independent Day School
The Independent Day School Photo - Located in the rolling hills of Middlefield, Connecticut, IDS sits on a beautiful 33-acre campus with state-of-the-art facilities and exceptional teachers dedicated to Fearless Learning!
(5)
115 Laurel Brook Road
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 347-7235
Grades: NS-8
| 141 students
Joshua Center Shoreline Cdt
Special Education School
5 Research Pkwy
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 510-0163
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Middlefield Children's Center
Middlefield Children's Center Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(13)
390 Main Street
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 349-0202
Grades: NS-4
| 43 students
Montessori Circle Of Friends
Montessori School
25 W. Main St
Chester, CT 06412
(860) 526-9995
Grades: PK-K
| 26 students
Moodus KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
99 Leesville Rd.
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-9666
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Mt. Saint John
All-boys | Special Education School
135 Kirtland St
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 343-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Northwest Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
34 Coles Road
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 635-3485
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
Northwest Village School
Special Education School
20 Tuttle Pl Ste 4
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 793-3717
Grades: 1-12
| 134 students
Rushford Academy School
All-boys | Special Education School
459r Wallingford Rd
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-1989
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
St. John Paul II School
(Catholic)
87 S Main St
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-2978
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
St. John School
(Catholic)
(3)
42 Maynard Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-0849
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Middlesex County, Connecticut

Middlesex County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5 Saint Johns Sq
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-3202
Grades: K-8
| 114 students
61 Durant Ter
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-3438
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Middlesex County, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Middlesex County, CT include Mercy High School, The Children's Tree Montessori School and Xavier High School.
How many private schools are located in Middlesex County, CT?
20 private schools are located in Middlesex County, CT.
How diverse are private schools in Middlesex County, CT?
Middlesex County, CT private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
What percentage of students in Middlesex County, CT go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Middlesex County, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Middlesex County, CT?
30% of private schools in Middlesex County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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