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Best Connecticut Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 79 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 26,111 students in Connecticut. You can also find more schools membership associations in Connecticut.

The private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Connecticut include Choate Rosemary Hall, Hopkins School, and St. Luke's School.

The average tuition cost is $50,159, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $28,143.

24% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Kingswood Oxford School Photo - KO graduates learn to navigate the academic and social complexities of the world. Their true strength lies in their ability to manage situations they haven't previously encountered, armed with confidence, independence, and resilience. As strong leaders, they listen, empower others, and get things done. As people of good character, they model a code of kindness grounded in kindness.

Rectory School Photo - Rectory School, nestled on 138 acres in Pomfret, Connecticut, is a distinguished K-9 private institution renowned as a "Junior Boarding School." Offering both 5-day and 7-day boarding options for students in grades 5-9, Rectory ensures a comprehensive educational experience.

Ridgefield Academy Photo - Our 42-acre campus offers some of the best views in Fairfield and Westchester Counties! Our faculty use these spectacular grounds as an extension of their classroom.

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.

King School Photo - Grade 4 students discussing the world around them in science class.

Immaculate High School Photo - Students studying / socializing together in our Learning Commons

The Taft School Photo - Taft's 226-acre campus is in New England's beautiful Litchfield County, Connecticut.

Brunswick School Photo - Middle School Campus on King Street

Salisbury School Photo - Salisbury School Campus

The Hotchkiss School Photo - Varsity Sailing Blue

Cheshire Academy Photo - Character development has long been a priority at Cheshire Academy. The Eight Pillars of Bowden are the ways in which we demonstrate our core values and basic beliefs: Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Civility, Citizenship, Morality, Fairness and Trustworthiness.

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.

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