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New London Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 363 students in New London, CT, 9% of all K-12 students in New London, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
50% of private schools in New London, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked New London Private Schools (2026-27)

The Williams School Photo
The Williams School
Gr: 6-12 | 191 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
182 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5333
(5)
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The Light House (Lighthouse Voc-ed Center Inc.)
Gr: 2-12 | 22 students
Special Education School
125 Shaw St.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 445-7626
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Catholic
25 Squire St
New London, CT 06320
(860) 442-1720
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Map of Solomon Schechter Academy
Solomon Schechter Academy
Gr: 3-4 | 22 students
Jewish
660 Ocean Ave
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5589
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New London, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

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High Road School Of New London Md/high At Shiloh
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students
Special Education School
3 Garvin St
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-1007
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St. Mary's Star Of The Sea
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
16 Huntington Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-7758
(1)
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New London, CT Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
363
Students
$36,000
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
47%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (New London)
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
419 Schools
# Students
363 Students
64,550 Students
% Students of Color
47%
32%
0.67
0.63
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
0%
5%
# Hispanic Students
38 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
9%
# Black Students
20 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
13%
8%
# White Students
74 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
49%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
16 Students
12,857 Students
% of Others Students
11%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
36 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
84%
71%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Average SAT score
1193
(Out of 1600)
1255
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,000
$29,140
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,000
$17,642
Average Endowment Size
$16.5 million
$65.67 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
72%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New London, CT?
The top ranked private schools in New London, CT is The Williams School.
How many private schools are located in New London?
4 private schools are located in New London.
What percentage of students in New London go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in New London are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New London?
50% of private schools in New London are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Catholic).

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