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Best Connecticut Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 1,963 students in Connecticut. You can also find more schools membership associations in Connecticut.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Connecticut include New Fairfield Bright Beginning, Hudson Country Montessori School, and Greenwich Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 86%, which is higher than the Connecticut private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.
44% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Connecticut (2026-27)

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The Children's Tree Montessori School
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)
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Greenwich Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 29
Catholic
471 North Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
(2)
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Hudson Country Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
44a Shelter Rock Rd
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 744-8088
(4)
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New Fairfield Bright Beginning
Gr: NS-6 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
74 Rt 37 - The Village Green
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 746-5994
(1)
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St. Gregory The Great School
Gr: PK-8 | 271 students
Catholic
85 Great Plain Rd
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 748-1217
(1)
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Catholic Academy Of New Haven
Gr: K-8 | 121 students
Catholic
351 Mckinley Ave
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 387-5693
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Children's Community School
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
23 John Street
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 575-0659
(1)
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Map of Milestones Behavioral Services
Milestones Behavioral Services
Gr: K-12 | 51 students
Special Education School
925 Bridgeport Ave
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 882-8810
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Map of Solomon Schechter Day School
Solomon Schechter Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Jewish
26 Buena Vista Rd
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-0700
(2)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Connecticut?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Connecticut include New Fairfield Bright Beginning, Hudson Country Montessori School, and Greenwich Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Connecticut?
9 private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Connecticut.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Connecticut?
Connecticut private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Connecticut?
44% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
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Private Schools
1,963
Students
$15,750
Avg. Tuition
37%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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