Hamden Hall Country Day School Photo - Signature Programs include our Global Online Academy, Early Childhood Program, Mystic Seaport Partnership, Science, Innovation & Design Program, Princeton Peer Leadership Program, MakerSpace Design Lab, and Theatre Program.

Best New Haven County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 95 private schools serving 13,108 students in New Haven County, CT (there are 234 public schools, serving 116,200 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in New Haven County, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in New Haven County, CT include Choate Rosemary Hall, Hamden Hall Country Day School, and Foote School.
The average tuition cost is $21,378, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $28,433.
44% of private schools in New Haven County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked New Haven County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1108 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
Gr: NS-12 | 650 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition listed
Westover School
Westover School Photo
All-girls
(3)
1237 Whittemore Road
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 577-4521
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 26 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
Assumption School
(Catholic)
51 N Cliff St
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 734-0855
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
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
Benhaven Academy
Special Education School
50 N Plains Hwy
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 774-0008
Gr: 5-12 | 32 students
565 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 236-9561
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
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
Choate Rosemary Hall
Choate Rosemary Hall Photo - A community like no other, Choate is a place where you never have to do it alone. Advisers, peers, and the entire community are bonded by mutual respect, a passion for learning, and a spirit of supporting and challenging one another:
333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 865 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 24 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
Holy Cross High School
Holy Cross High School Photo - Be A Scholar, Be A Leader, Be Holy Cross
(Catholic)
587 Oronoke Rd
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 757-9248
Gr: 9-12 | 413 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition listed
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
11 N Whittlesey Ave
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 269-4477
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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 | 724 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart
Daycare / Preschool
76 Central Street
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-2554
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Lauralton Hall
Lauralton Hall Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(3)
200 High St
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 877-2786
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Midstate Christian Academy
Midstate Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
139 Charles St
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-0302
Gr: PK-12 | 200 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Notre Dame High School
(Catholic)
(1)
1 Notre Dame Way
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-3217
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
20 Island Avenue
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 689-5101
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
(Catholic)
(1)
645 Congress Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 755-6809
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students
Sacred Heart Academy
Sacred Heart Academy Photo - Students learn to work with many painting media such as acrylic, oil, and watercolor in this course that covers painting, design and visual concepts.
All-girls (Catholic)
265 Benham St
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 288-2309
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
Sacred Heart H. S.
Sacred Heart H. S. Photo - Sacred Heart High School
(Catholic)
142 S Elm Street
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 753-1605
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
St. Bridget School
(Catholic)
171 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-5860
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Lawrence School
(Catholic)
231 Main St
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 933-2518
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Sports: 6 Acceptance rate listed
St. Mary
(Catholic)
43 Cole St
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 753-2574
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
(3)
72 Gulf St
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 878-6539
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students Avg. class size: 17 students Tuition listed
St. Rita School
St. Rita School Photo - Inspiring children to achieve academic excellence in a safe, nurturing, andfaith-filled environment
(Catholic)
1601 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-3114
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5
Whitney Hall School
Special Education School
1400 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-2116
Gr: 2-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Willow Tree Montessori
Willow Tree Montessori Photo - A glimpse inside the Casa math and geography area during the afternoon work cycle. Our multi-aged prepared environment supports the child's need to choose work, move freely, and repeat their work without interruption. This is AMI Montessori. You are invited to join us.
Montessori School
171 Amity Road
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3100
Gr: NS-K | 43 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Yeshiva K'tana Of Waterbury
(Jewish)
47 Buckingham St
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 528-4147
Gr: PK-8 | 583 students
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
Alpha & Omega Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
50 Linden St
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 754-2557
Gr: 1-11 | 21 students
Bais Chana Academy High School For Girls
All-girls (Jewish)
261 Derby Ave
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-5261
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students
Bais Yaakov Of Waterbury High School
All-girls (Jewish)
66 Buckingham St
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 805-8401
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students
Benhaven School
Special Education School
125 N Plains Industrial Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 793-1905
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
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New Haven County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
660 Boulder Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-5893
Gr: PK-K | 20 students Avg. class size: 20 students
1861 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 230-4877
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students
213 Green Hill Road
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 245-1635
Gr: NS-K | 21 students Avg. class size: 15 students Acceptance rate listed
115 Lewis Ave
Meriden, CT 06451
(213) 235-2959
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Our Lady Of Victory School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School (Catholic)
620 Jones Hill Rd
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 932-6457
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
35 Old State Rd. 67
Oxford, CT 06478
(203) 888-0479
Gr: NS-PK
64 Ridge St
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 878-2738
Gr: K-9 | 102 students
20 Burr St
East Haven, CT 06512
(203) 469-2271
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students
605 Baldwin St
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 756-7804
Gr: NS-9 | 109 students
32 Golden Hill St
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 729-2403
Gr: NS-9 | 162 students
36 Jewett St
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 734-3821
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
58 Griggs St
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 756-3831
Gr: K-8 | 156 students
289 Willow Street
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 753-3708
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
97 Grove Street
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 237-2931
Gr: K-8 | 92 students
81 Akron St
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-1005
Gr: K-8 | 163 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
675 E Main St1
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 481-5888
Gr: PK-K | 38 students Avg. class size: 30 students
Stepping Stones School (Closed 2012)
All-girls | Special Education School
63 Prospect Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 596-1177
Gr: 8-11 | 22 students
765 Elm Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(202) 777-2200
Gr: NS-12 | 117 students

Overview

This County (New Haven County)
This State (CT)
# Schools
100 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
13,108 Students
64,262 Students
% Average Students of Color
39%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,588 Teachers
7,938 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
70%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
19 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1347
(Out of 1600)
1247
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$21,378
$28,433
Average Summer Program Cost
$190
$4,239
Average % on Financial Aid
44%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,635
$17,051
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$43.98 million
$59.94 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
26 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
625 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,656 Students
5,564 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
9%
# Black Students
1,319 Students
4,896 Students
% Black Students
10%
8%
# White Students
7,202 Students
35,016 Students
% White Students
53%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
2,626 Students
12,804 Students
% of Others Students
20%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in New Haven County, CT?
The top-ranked private schools in New Haven County, CT include Choate Rosemary Hall, Hamden Hall Country Day School, and Foote School.
How many private schools are located in New Haven County?
95 private schools are located in New Haven County.
How much do private schools cost in New Haven County?
The average tuition cost is $21,378, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $28,433.
How diverse are private schools in New Haven County?
New Haven County private schools are approximately 39% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in New Haven County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in New Haven County are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Haven County?
44% of private schools in New Haven County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private schools in New Haven County are often viewed compared to one another?

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