Foote School Photo

Best New Haven Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 1,630 students in New Haven, CT.
The top ranked private high schools in New Haven, CT include Hopkins School, Foote School, and ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon.
The average acceptance rate is 61%, which is lower than the Connecticut private high school average acceptance rate of 65%.
33% of private high schools in New Haven, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).

Top Ranked New Haven Private High Schools (2025)

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 | 715 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
Atlas At Neighborhood Music School
Special Program Emphasis
100 Audubon St
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 675-2658
Gr: 7-9 | 16 students
Chapel Haven Schleifer Center
Chapel Haven Schleifer Center Photo - Chapel Haven Schleifer Center has transformed its campus with a $45 million upgrade that includes a new REACH residential and classroom campus, a new Welcome Center, and the Schleifer Adult Independent Living Center for lifelong independent living.
Special Education School
1040 Whalley Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 397-1714
Gr: 12 | 205 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Yale Child Study Center School
Special Education School
230 S Frontage Rd
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 688-5997
Gr: 1-10 | 14 students
Yeshiva Beis Dovid Shlomo
All-boys (Jewish)
292 Norton Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 776-9237
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students
300 Norton St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 789-4571
Gr: 9-12 | 86 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 high schools in New Haven, CT?
The top ranked private high schools in New Haven, CT include Hopkins School, Foote School, and ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon.
How many private high schools are located in New Haven?
9 private high schools are located in New Haven.
How diverse are private high schools in New Haven?
New Haven private high schools are approximately 35% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in New Haven?
33% of private high schools in New Haven are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).

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