All Nations Christian Academy Photo - 2023 Graduates of All Nations Christian Academy

Best New Haven County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 58 private elementary schools serving 8,355 students in New Haven County, CT.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in New Haven County, CT include Hopkins School, Hamden Hall Country Day School, and Whitney Hall School.
The average tuition cost is $19,075, which is lower than the Connecticut private elementary school average tuition cost of $24,960.
53% of private elementary schools in New Haven County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked New Haven County Private Elementary 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Benhaven School
Special Education School
125 N Plains Industrial Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 793-1905
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
Boys & Girls Village
Special Education School
528 Wheelers Farms Rd
Milford, CT 06461
(230) 877-0300
Gr: 1-12 | 57 students
Carver Academy
(Christian)
350 High Hill Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 626-9794
Gr: K-7 | 61 students
Catholic Academy Of New Haven
(Catholic)
351 Mckinley Ave
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 387-5693
Gr: K-8 | 121 students
Catholic Stream Academy Of Waterbury
(Catholic)
(3)
386 Robinwood Rd
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 756-5313
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Cedarhurst School
Special Education School
(1)
871 Prospect St
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 764-9314
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Avg. class size: 8 students
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
Children's Community School
(1)
23 John Street
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 575-0659
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Tuition listed
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
Connecticut Christian Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 2777
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 440-3765
Gr: 1-6 | 11 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
The Country School
The Country School Photo - Outdoor Education
(6)
341 Opening Hill Road
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 421-3113
Gr: NS-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
CT Experiential Learning Center
CT Experiential Learning Center Photo - CELC students at the DNA Epicenter
Alternative School
(12)
11 Woodland Road
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 433-4658
Gr: 4-12 | 14 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
East Shoreline Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
62 Cedar St
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-8386
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Tuition listed
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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
62 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
8,355 Students
44,609 Students
% Average Students of Color
38%
30%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
1,028 Teachers
5,611 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
71%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1362
(Out of 1600)
1263
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,075
$24,960
Average Summer Program Cost
$150
$3,725
Average % on Financial Aid
44%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$11,890
$11,996
Average Acceptance Rate
75%
73%
Average Endowment Size
$40.96 million
$36.9 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.62
# American Indian Students
22 Students
698 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
270 Students
1,520 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
1,087 Students
4,023 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
9%
# Black Students
860 Students
3,312 Students
% Black Students
10%
8%
# White Students
4,627 Students
24,414 Students
% White Students
55%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
23 Students
51 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,510 Students
8,599 Students
% of Others Students
18%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in New Haven County, CT?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in New Haven County, CT include Hopkins School, Hamden Hall Country Day School, and Whitney Hall School.
How many private elementary schools are located in New Haven County?
58 private elementary schools are located in New Haven County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in New Haven County?
The average tuition cost is $19,075, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $24,960.
How diverse are private elementary schools in New Haven County?
New Haven County private elementary schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in New Haven County?
53% of private elementary schools in New Haven County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in New Haven County are often viewed compared to one another?

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