Top 10 Best New Haven County Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 53 private preschools serving 6,645 students in New Haven County, CT.
The top ranked private preschools in New Haven County, CT include Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School, Yeshiva K'tana Of Waterbury and Catholic Stream Academy Of Waterbury.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Connecticut private preschool average acceptance rate of 81%.
42% of private preschools in New Haven County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked New Haven County Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Catholic Stream Academy Of Waterbury
(Catholic)
(3)
386 Robinwood Rd
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 756-5313
Grades: PK-8
| 265 students
565 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 236-9561
Grades: PK-12
| 164 students
1108 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
Grades: NS-12
| 624 students
Midstate Christian Academy
Midstate Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
139 Charles St
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-0302
Grades: PK-12
| 148 students
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
(Catholic)
(1)
645 Congress Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 755-6809
Grades: PK-8
| 276 students
St. Bridget School
(Catholic)
171 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-5860
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
St. Lawrence School
(Catholic)
231 Main St
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 933-2518
Grades: PK-8
| 174 students
St. Mary
(Catholic)
43 Cole St
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 753-2574
Grades: PK-8
| 253 students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
(3)
72 Gulf St
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 878-6539
Grades: PK-8
| 351 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 351 students
Yeshiva K'tana Of Waterbury
(Jewish)
47 Buckingham St
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 558-4475
Grades: PK-8
| 540 students
Assumption School
(Catholic)
51 N Cliff St
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 734-0855
Grades: PK-8
| 185 students
Boulder Knoll Montessori School
Boulder Knoll Montessori School Photo - Boulder Knoll in the spring - we are located in a lovely country setting... please visit us!
Montessori School
660 Boulder Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-5893
Grades: PK-K
| 20 students
Building Blocks Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
911 N Farms Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 269-2266
Grades: PK-K
| 75 students
Calvin Hill Daycare Center & Klf Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
150 Highland St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 764-9350
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
Carver Academy
(Christian)
350 High Hill Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 626-9794
Grades: PK-7
| 94 students
Cheshire KinderCare
Cheshire KinderCare Photo - Cheshire KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1544 Byam Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 574-2892
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Child Dev Center At Bristol-myers Squibb
Daycare / Preschool
7 Research Parkway
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 677-7027
Grades: NS-PK
| 53 students
Children's Community School
(1)
23 John Street
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 575-0659
Grades: PK-8
| 165 students
Children's House Of Montessori
Montessori School
1666 Litchfield Tpke
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 397-8178
Grades: PK-K
| 28 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
Grades: PK-6
| 148 students
The Country School
The Country School Photo - Silent Sustained Reading
(6)
341 Opening Hill Road
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 421-3113
Grades: NS-8
| 212 students
Creative Beginnings Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3 Technology Dr
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-1546
Grades: K
| 74 students
Ezra Academy
Alternative School (Jewish)
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 98 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo - Learning is all around you!
Alternative School
42 Old Tavern Road
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-5575
Grades: PK-K
| 144 students
Guilford KinderCare
Guilford KinderCare Photo - Guilford KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1445 Boston Post Rd.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-8781
Grades: NS-PK
| 53 students
Heritage Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
161 S Whittlesey Ave
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 265-7170
Grades: PK-12
| 56 students
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
11 N Whittlesey Ave
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 269-4477
Grades: PK-8
| 186 students
Impact Christian Academy
(Christian)
325 Meriden Rd
Waterbury, CT 06705
(808) 756-2830
Grades: PK-3
| 6 students
Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart
Daycare / Preschool
76 Central Street
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-2554
Grades: PK-K
| 50 students
Kinder Garden Learning Center
Kinder Garden Learning Center Photo - Kinder-Garden Learning Center's graduation is the culmination of their year of fun & learning.
Daycare / Preschool
20 South Broad Terrace
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 686-1586
Grades: NS
| 40 students
Kindercare Learning Center #310676
Kindercare Learning Center #310676 Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
39 Wellington Rd
Milford, CT 06461
(203) 876-2796
Grades: PK-K
| 50 students
Laurel Oaks Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
14 W Shepard Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 248-3251
Grades: PK-8
| 41 students
Leila Day Nurseries, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
100 Cold Spring St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 624-1374
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
Little White House Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
69 Woodmont Road
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 877-5167
Grades: NS-PK
| 115 students
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New Haven County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Flexschool (Closed 2019)
Special Program Emphasis
97 Whitney Ave.
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 628-4018
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Our Lady Of Victory School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School (Catholic)
620 Jones Hill Rd
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 932-6457
Grades: PK-8
| 113 students
64 Ridge St
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 878-2738
Grades: K-9
| 102 students
605 Baldwin St
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 756-7804
Grades: NS-9
| 109 students
32 Golden Hill St
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 729-2403
Grades: NS-9
| 162 students
36 Jewett St
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 734-3821
Grades: PK-8
| 141 students
58 Griggs St
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 756-3831
Grades: K-8
| 156 students
289 Willow Street
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 753-3708
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
97 Grove Street
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 237-2931
Grades: K-8
| 92 students
81 Akron St
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-1005
Grades: K-8
| 163 students
675 E Main St1
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 481-5888
Grades: PK-K
| 38 students
Stepping Stones School (Closed 2012)
All-girls | Special Education School
63 Prospect Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 596-1177
Grades: 8-11
| 22 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in New Haven County, CT?
The top ranked private preschools in New Haven County, CT include Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School, Yeshiva K'tana Of Waterbury and Catholic Stream Academy Of Waterbury.
How many private preschools are located in New Haven County, CT?
53 private preschools are located in New Haven County, CT.
How diverse are private preschools in New Haven County, CT?
New Haven County, CT private preschools are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 27%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in New Haven County, CT?
42% of private preschools in New Haven County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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