Top 20 Best Connecticut Private Elementary Schools Belonging To National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 52 private elementary schools belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) serving 16,786 students in Connecticut. You can also find more schools membership associations in Connecticut.
The best top ranked belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) private elementary schools in Connecticut include Rectory School, St. Luke's School and The Williams School.
The average tuition cost is $48,123, which is higher than the Connecticut private elementary school average tuition cost of $23,349.
10% of private elementary schools belonging to national association of independent schools (nais) in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging To National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Connecticut (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Hopkins School
Hopkins School Photo - Hopkins is a grade 7-12 grade gender-inclusive learning community located on 108 acres overlooking New Haven.
(6)
986 Forest Road
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 397-1001
Grades: 7-12
| 715 students
King School
King School Photo - Grade 1 students participating in STEM activities.
1450 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-3496
Grades: PK-12
| 707 students
Kingswood Oxford School
Kingswood Oxford School Photo - Our mission and core values are the grounding force within our school, its very soul. Our mission is why we are here. Our values are what we do. Ask any KO student about the core value that resonates with them the most, and you`ll get thoughtful and meaningful answers. 'Care beyond self' always tops the list.
(1)
170 Kingswood Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 727-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 504 students
New Canaan Country School
New Canaan Country School Photo - Academics, arts, music and athletics are woven into our students' day to pique their curiosity and instill a joy of learning.
(9)
635 Frogtown Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
Grades: NS-9
| 555 students
Rectory School
Rectory School Photo - Rectory's High Value Learning makes the classroom experience more compelling, and even takes the learning outside of the classroom. Our program allows students to thrive in a compelling hands-on environment where teamwork and creative problem solving are emphasized.
528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
Grades: K-9
| 240 students
Renbrook School
Renbrook School Photo - Renbrook School provides students in preschool through grade eight with a robust, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate educational experience of the highest caliber. Small classes in an intimate community of supportive and caring teachers allow for an individualized approach to learning enabling each child to learn to take appropriate risks and identify and cultivate his or her own strengths.
(14)
2865 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-1661
Grades: NS-8
| 347 students
Ridgefield Academy
Ridgefield Academy Photo - At RA, imaginations flourish and academic excellence takes root. Here, the dreamers of today become the thinkers of tomorrow.
(6)
223 West Mountain Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-1800
Grades: NS-8
| 448 students
St. Luke's School
St. Luke's School Photo - An aerial view of the St. Luke's 40-acre campus in New Canaan, CT.
377 North Wilton Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 801-4833
Grades: 5-12
| 603 students
The Williams School
The Williams School Photo
(5)
182 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5333
Grades: 6-12
| 235 students
St. Thomas More School
St. Thomas More School Photo
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
(2)
45 Cottage Road
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 823-3861
Grades: 8-12
| 162 students
St. Thomas's Day School
St. Thomas's Day School Photo - Outdoor education is an important part of our Science curriculum!
(Episcopal)
(6)
830 Whitney Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 776-2123
Grades: K-6
| 118 students
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
139 W Rocks Rd
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 847-3881
Grades: PK-8
| 560 students
Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
(3)
2186 High Ridge Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 329-2186
Grades: PK-12
| 335 students
Brunswick School
Brunswick School Photo - Middle School Campus on King Street
All-boys
100 Maher Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 1,044 students
565 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 236-9561
Grades: PK-12
| 164 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
Eagle Hill School
Eagle Hill School Photo - Eagle Hill School's Campus
Special Education School
(5)
45 Glenville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 622-9240
Grades: K-9
| 265 students
Foote School
Foote School Photo
(3)
50 Loomis Place
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 777-3464
Grades: K-9
| 435 students
Greens Farms Academy
Greens Farms Academy Photo
35 Beachside Avenue
Greens Farms, CT 06838
(203) 256-7501
Grades: PK-12
| 713 students
Greenwich Academy
All-girls
(2)
200 N Maple Ave
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8900
Grades: PK-12
| 830 students
401 Old Church Rd
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 863-5600
Grades: NS-12
| 1,251 students
1108 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
Grades: NS-12
| 624 students
220 Nettleton Hollow Rd
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-2230
Grades: 2-12
| 1,330 students
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Grades: PK-9
| 320 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
The Pinnacle School
The Pinnacle School Photo
Special Education School
201 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 409-0068
Grades: 2-12
| 63 students
Rumsey Hall School
Rumsey Hall School Photo
201 Romford Rd
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Grades: PK-9
| 328 students
The Unquowa School
981 Stratfield Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 336-3801
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
Villa Maria School
Villa Maria School Photo - Spring at Villa Maria School, Stamford CT
Special Education School
161 Sky Meadow Drive
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 322-5886
Grades: K-9
| 61 students
Washington Montessori School
Washington Montessori School Photo - The Lower School students (3-6 year olds) are curious about the world and the Montessori materials help them learn about geography and maps.
Montessori School
(8)
240 Litchfield Tpke
New Preston Marble Dale, CT 06777
(860) 868-0551
Grades: PK-8
| 256 students
Waterside School
Waterside School Photo - During the week of June 18, Waterside School welcomed back rising juniors and seniors for an intensive College Boot Camp. Students from Waterside's class of 2012 and class of 2013 worked all week on college essays, resumes, and interview practice. Guidance counselors and directors of admission shared their expertise on college affordability and the college search, and juniors and seniors.
770 Pacific St
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 975-8579
Grades: PK-5
| 192 students
Watkinson School
Watkinson School Photo - 225 students from 43 towns, reflecting a wide range of academic, personal and socioeconomic backgrounds. Faculty includes 43 teachers, 26 of whom hold master's degrees or above. Student-teacher ratio 6:1. Average class size 14
(2)
180 Bloomfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 236-5618
Grades: 6-12
| 230 students
Whitby School
Whitby School Photo - After raising caterpillars to become butterflies, our youngest Stepping Stones students (18 months - 3 years) set them free in the garden.
Montessori School
(11)
969 Lake Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 302-3900
Grades: NS-8
| 346 students
Wooster School
Wooster School Photo
(Episcopal)
91 Miry Brook Rd
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 830-3900
Grades: 3-12
| 372 students
Catholic Academy Of New Haven
(Catholic)
351 Mckinley Ave
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 387-5693
Grades: K-8
| 121 students
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