Hopkins School Photo - Hopkins is a grade 7-12 grade gender-inclusive learning community located on 108 acres overlooking New Haven.

Best New Haven Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 private schools serving 2,385 students in New Haven, CT (there are 43 public schools, serving 21,115 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in New Haven, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in New Haven, CT include Hopkins School, Foote School, and ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
44% of private schools in New Haven, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked New Haven Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 715 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: K-6 | 126 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon
ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon Photo
Special Program Emphasis
100 Audubon St.
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 624-5189
Gr: 7-9 | 20 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Foote School
Foote School Photo
(3)
50 Loomis Place
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 777-3464
Gr: K-9 | 435 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
358 Lenox Street
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 467-6083
Gr: K-4 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Catholic Academy
All Saints Catholic Academy Photo
(Catholic)
423 Ferry St
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 777-5352
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Atlas At Neighborhood Music School
Special Program Emphasis
100 Audubon St
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 675-2658
Gr: 7-9 | 16 students
Calvin Hill Daycare Center & Klf Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
150 Highland St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 764-9350
Gr: PK-K | 51 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Catholic Academy Of New Haven
(Catholic)
351 Mckinley Ave
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 387-5693
Gr: K-8 | 121 students
Chapel Haven Schleifer Center
Chapel Haven Schleifer Center Photo - Chapel Haven Schleifer Center has transformed its campus with a $45 million upgrade that includes a new REACH residential and classroom campus, a new Welcome Center, and the Schleifer Adult Independent Living Center for lifelong independent living.
Special Education School
1040 Whalley Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 397-1714
Gr: 12 | 205 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Children's Community Programs Of Ct
Alternative School (Christian)
446a Blake St Ste 100
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 468-5316
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students
Cold Spring School
Cold Spring School Photo - Cold Spring School's Director is Arati Pandit, an educator with deep experience and belief in progressive education.
Alternative School
(3)
263 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 787-1584
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Leila Day Nurseries, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
100 Cold Spring St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 624-1374
Gr: PK-K | 65 students Tuition listed
New Haven KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
555 Long Wharf Dr.
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 865-0020
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
St. Martin De Porres Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
208 Columbus Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 772-2424
Gr: 5-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 69 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Yale Child Study Center School
Special Education School
230 S Frontage Rd
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 688-5997
Gr: 1-10 | 14 students
Yeshiva Beis Dovid Shlomo
All-boys (Jewish)
292 Norton Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 776-9237
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students
300 Norton St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 789-4571
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in New Haven, Connecticut

New Haven, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
765 Elm Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(202) 777-2200
Gr: NS-12 | 117 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New Haven, CT?
The top ranked private schools in New Haven, CT include Hopkins School, Foote School, and ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon.
How many private schools are located in New Haven?
18 private schools are located in New Haven.
How diverse are private schools in New Haven?
New Haven private schools are approximately 44% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in New Haven go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in New Haven are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Haven?
44% of private schools in New Haven are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private schools in New Haven are often viewed compared to one another?

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