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.

Best Connecticut Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association serving 914 students in Connecticut. You can also find more schools membership associations in Connecticut.
The top-ranked private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Connecticut include Cheshire Academy and Whitby School.
The average acceptance rate is 42%, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
33% of private schools belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Independent Private Schools Association in Connecticut (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cheshire Academy
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.
10 Main St
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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.
(16)
969 Lake Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 302-3900
Gr: NS-8 | 346 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
335 Center St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 582-8696
Gr: PK-8 | 199 students

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