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Best New Haven County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 47 private preschools serving 6,614 students in New Haven County, CT.
The top-ranked private preschools in New Haven County, CT include Assumption School, St. Mary, and Hamden Hall Country Day School.
The average tuition cost is $14,390, which is lower than the Connecticut private preschool average tuition cost of $19,233.
44% of private preschools in New Haven County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked New Haven County Private Preschools (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
Assumption School
(Catholic)
51 N Cliff St
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 734-0855
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students
565 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 236-9561
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 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
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
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
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
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
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
Building Blocks Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
911 N Farms Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 269-2266
Gr: PK-K | 75 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 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
Cheshire KinderCare
Cheshire KinderCare Photo - Cheshire KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1544 Byam Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 574-2892
Gr: NS-PK
Child Dev Center At Bristol-myers Squibb
Daycare / Preschool
7 Research Parkway
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 677-7027
Gr: NS-PK | 53 students
Children's Community School
(1)
23 John Street
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 575-0659
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Tuition listed
Children's House Of Montessori
Montessori School
1666 Litchfield Tpke
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 397-8178
Gr: K | 7 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
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
Creative Beginnings Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3 Technology Dr
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-1546
Gr: K | 74 students
East Shoreline Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
(1)
62 Cedar St
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 488-8386
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Tuition listed
Ezra Academy
(Jewish)
75 Rimmon Road
Woodbridge, CT 06525
(203) 389-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 107 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo - Learning is all around you!
Alternative School
42 Old Tavern Road
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-5575
Gr: PK-K | 144 students Tuition listed
Guilford KinderCare
Guilford KinderCare Photo - Guilford KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1445 Boston Post Rd.
Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-8781
Gr: NS-PK | 53 students
Heritage Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
161 S Whittlesey Ave
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 265-7170
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Impact Christian Academy
(Christian)
325 Meriden Rd
Waterbury, CT 06705
(808) 756-2830
Gr: PK-3 | 6 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
Gr: NS | 40 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Kindercare Learning Center #310676
Kindercare Learning Center #310676 Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
39 Wellington Rd
Milford, CT 06461
(203) 876-2796
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Laurel Oaks Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
14 W Shepard Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 248-3251
Gr: PK-8 | 41 students 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
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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
48 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
6,614 Students
35,882 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
29%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
665 Teachers
3,731 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
66%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
16 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1333
(Out of 1600)
1279
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,390
$19,233
Average Summer Program Cost
$190
$606
Average % on Financial Aid
46%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,650
$7,710
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
76%
Average Endowment Size
$2.1 million
$46.2 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.64
# American Indian Students
13 Students
668 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
121 Students
976 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
793 Students
2,752 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
8%
# Black Students
475 Students
2,039 Students
% Black Students
7%
6%
# White Students
3,100 Students
17,769 Students
% White Students
48%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
50 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
2,010 Students
10,794 Students
% of Others Students
31%
31%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

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 Assumption School, St. Mary, and Hamden Hall Country Day School.
How many private preschools are located in New Haven County?
47 private preschools are located in New Haven County.
How much do private preschools cost in New Haven County?
The average tuition cost is $14,390, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $19,233.
How diverse are private preschools in New Haven County?
New Haven County private preschools are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in New Haven County?
44% of private preschools in New Haven County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private preschools in New Haven County are often viewed compared to one another?

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