Middlesex County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 private schools serving 2,127 students in Middlesex County, CT (there are 52 public schools, serving 18,234 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
24% of private schools in Middlesex County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 20
  • # Students Served: 2,127
  • Average Tuition: $39,908
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 34%
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Middlesex County, CT School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 20
  • # Students Served: 2,127
  • Average Tuition: $39,908
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 34%
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View Middlesex County, CT School Trends

Top Ranked Middlesex County Private Schools (2026-27)

Franklin Academy Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 13
Special Education School
140 River Road
East Haddam, CT 06423
(860) 873-2700
(2)
Map of Adelbrook
Gr: 5-12 | 79 students
Special Education School
60 Hicksville Rd
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 635-5801
(1)
The Children's Tree Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
96 Essex Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-3536
(4)
Mercy High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 17
All-girls (Catholic)
1740 Randolph Road
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-6659
Map of Northwest Childrens Center
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Daycare / Preschool
34 Coles Road
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 635-3485
The Oxford Academy Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 13
All-boys
1393 Boston Post Road
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6247
(4)
Map of Xavier High School
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 1
All-boys (Catholic)
181 Randolph Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-7735
(3)
Cromwell KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
146 Berlin Rd.
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 613-2263
Essex KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
158 Westbrook Rd.
Essex, CT 06426
(860) 767-1072
Map of Gianelli's Early Learning Center
Gr: PK | 47 students
Montessori School (Catholic)
67 Round Hill Road
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-5765
The Independent Day School Photo
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)
Map of Joshua Center Shoreline Cdt
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
Special Education School
5 Research Pkwy
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 510-0163
Middlefield Children's Center Photo
Gr: PK-2 | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
390 Main Street
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 349-0202
(13)
Map of Montessori Circle Of Friends
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Montessori School
25 W. Main St
Chester, CT 06412
(860) 526-9995
Map of Moodus KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
99 Leesville Rd.
Moodus, CT 06469
(860) 873-9666
Map of Mt. Saint John
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students
All-boys | Special Education School
135 Kirtland St
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 343-1300
Map of Northwest Village School
Gr: 1-12 | 134 students
Special Education School
20 Tuttle Pl Ste 4
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 793-3717
Map of Rushford Academy School
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
All-boys | Special Education School
459r Wallingford Rd
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-1989
Map of St. John Paul Ii School
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students
Catholic
87 S Main St
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-2978
Map of St. John School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Catholic
42 Maynard Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-0849
(3)
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Middlesex County, Connecticut

Middlesex County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. John School
Gr: K-8 | 114 students
Catholic
5 Saint Johns Sq
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-3202
Map of St. Sebastian School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Catholic
61 Durant Ter
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-3438

Overview

Category
This State (CT)
US
# Schools
21 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Private schools up 3 in Middlesex County, rising from 18 in 2016 to 21 in 2025.
# Students
2,127 Students
64,588 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average school size down 60 in Middlesex County, from 178 students in 2016 to 118 in 2025.
% Average Students of Color
25%
33%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
285 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
64%
71%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Class Size
12 students
14 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Class size steady at 11 in Middlesex County private schools from 2016 to 2025, while Connecticut fell from 14 to 13 and the U.S. stayed at 15.
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
18 courses
Average SAT score
1064
(Out of 1600)
1255

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$39,908
$29,268
Tuition up $9,818 in Middlesex County, rising from $34,662 in 2015 to $44,480 in 2025.
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,440
$4,006
Average % on Financial Aid
34%
37%
Financial aid now 36% in Middlesex County, matching Connecticut and sitting 2 points above the U.S. in 2025 after falling from 39% in 2023.
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,690
$18,198
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
72%
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$65.67 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.63

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
4 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
87 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hispanic Students
174 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
135 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
1,563 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
68%
56%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
328 Students
12,895 Students
% of Others Students
14%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Middlesex County, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Middlesex County, CT include The Children's Tree Montessori School, Xavier High School, and Mercy High School.
How many private schools are located in Middlesex County?
20 private schools are located in Middlesex County.
How diverse are private schools in Middlesex County?
Middlesex County private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 33%.
What percentage of students in Middlesex County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Middlesex County are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Middlesex County?
24% of private schools in Middlesex County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Middlesex County are often viewed compared to one another?

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