ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon Photo

Best New Haven Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 private elementary schools serving 1,892 students in New Haven, CT.
The top ranked private elementary schools in New Haven, CT include Hopkins School, ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon, and Foote School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Connecticut private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.
50% of private elementary schools in New Haven, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked New Haven Private Elementary 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 | 724 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 20 | 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
Catholic Academy Of New Haven
(Catholic)
351 Mckinley Ave
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 387-5693
Gr: K-8 | 121 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
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
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
[+] 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 elementary schools in New Haven, CT?
The top ranked private elementary schools in New Haven, CT include Hopkins School, ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon, and Foote School.
How many private elementary schools are located in New Haven?
12 private elementary schools are located in New Haven.
How diverse are private elementary schools in New Haven?
New Haven private elementary schools are approximately 48% 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?
50% of private elementary schools in New Haven are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in New Haven are often viewed compared to one another?

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