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Best Connecticut Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 53 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 16,557 students in Connecticut. You can also find more schools membership associations in Connecticut.

The private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Connecticut include Hopkins School, Brunswick School, and Hamden Hall Country Day School.

The average tuition cost is $48,845, which is higher than the Connecticut private elementary school average tuition cost of $24,553.

13% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cold Spring School Photo - Cold Spring School's Director is Arati Pandit, an educator with deep experience and belief in progressive education.

Fairfield Country Day School Photo - FCDS Campus

Fraser Woods Montessori School Photo - Lower Elementary

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.

Hamden Hall Country Day School Photo - Between 15 and 20 percent of our graduating student-athletes compete at the collegiate Division I, II and III levels.

Villa Maria School Photo - Spring at Villa Maria School, Stamford CT

CT Experiential Learning Center Photo - CELC students at the DNA Epicenter

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