New London County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 25 private schools serving 2,370 students in New London County, CT (there are 83 public schools, serving 35,083 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average tuition cost is $17,635, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $28,916.
48% of private schools in New London County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 25
  • # Students Served: 2,370
  • Average Tuition: $17,635
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 43%
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View New London County, CT School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 25
  • # Students Served: 2,370
  • Average Tuition: $17,635
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 43%
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 25%
  • View New London County, CT School Trends

Top Ranked New London County Private Schools (2026-27)

The Williams School Photo
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)
St. Thomas More School Photo
Gr: 8-12 | 192 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
45 Cottage Road
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 823-3861
(2)
Academy Of The Holy Family Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
All-girls (Catholic)
54 W Main St. Box 691
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-9272
Sacred Heart School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
15 Hunters Ave
Norwich, CT 06380
(860) 887-1757
(4)
St. Bernard School Photo
Gr: 6-12 | 410 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 37
Catholic
1593 Norwich New London Tpke
Uncasville, CT 06382
(860) 848-1271
St. Joseph School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
10 School Hill Rd
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-6141
Map of St. Michael School
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Catholic
63 Liberty St
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-1084
Map of St. Patrick Cathedral School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Catholic
211 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-4174
Map of Baptist Bible Academy
Gr: K-12 | 59 students
Baptist
1144 Hartford Tpke
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-0277
Map of Bradley School-new London Regional
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Specialized Curriculum
26 Maple Ave
Uncasville, CT 06382
(401) 606-4100
Map of Joshua Center Thames Valley
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students
Special Education School
11a Stott Ave
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-5320
Map of 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
Map of The Light House Voc-ed Center
Gr: 1-10 | 6 students
Special Education School
312 Main St
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 445-7626
Map of Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3)
Gr: 5-12 | 34 students
Special Education School
58 Pennsylvania Ave
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 445-7626
Map of Mayflower Montessori School
Gr: K | 25 students
Montessori School
87 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-0883
Map of Montessori Discovery School
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
218 Dudley St
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-0340
(2)
Map of North Stonington Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 62 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
12 Stillman Rd
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 599-5071
(1)
Map of Pine Point School
Gr: PK-9 | 166 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 7
89 Barnes Rd
Stonington, CT 06378
(860) 535-0606
Map of Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
50 Sacred Heart Drive
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 445-0611
Map of St. Joseph School
Gr: K-8 | 128 students
Catholic
25 Squire St
New London, CT 06320
(860) 442-1720
Map of Solomon Schechter Academy
Gr: 3-4 | 22 students
Jewish
660 Ocean Ave
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5589
Map of Stoneview Children's University
Gr: K-4 | 29 students
Montessori School
294 Washington St
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 859-0407
Map of Stonington Institute School
Gr: 7-12 | 43 students
Alternative School
75 Swantown Hill Road
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 449-0611
Map of Waterford Country School
Gr: 2-12 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
78 Hunts Brook Rd
Quaker Hill, CT 06375
(860) 442-9454
Map of Wildwood Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
Christian
35 Wawecus Hill Rd
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-7830
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in New London County, Connecticut

New London County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of 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
Map of St. Joseph School
Gr: NS-9 | 118 students
Catholic
120 Cliff St
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-1565
Map of St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 95 students
Catholic
54 N Main Street
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-0446
(1)
Map of 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)

Overview

Category
This State (CT)
US
# Schools
25 Schools
# Students
2,370 Students
64,552 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
268 Teachers
7,894 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
68%
71%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
18 courses
Average SAT score
1179
(Out of 1600)
1255
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,635
$28,916
Average Summer Program Cost
$4,950
$4,058
Average % on Financial Aid
43%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$12,296
$17,578
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
72%
Average Endowment Size
$10.25 million
$65.67 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.63
# American Indian Students
11 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
93 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
181 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
150 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
7%
8%
# White Students
1,398 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
63%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
63 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
379 Students
12,846 Students
% of Others Students
17%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New London County, CT?
The top ranked private schools in New London County, CT include St. Bernard School, Academy Of The Holy Family, and St. Joseph School.
How many private schools are located in New London County?
25 private schools are located in New London County.
How much do private schools cost in New London County?
The average tuition cost is $17,635, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $28,916.
How diverse are private schools in New London County?
New London County private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in New London County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in New London County are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New London County?
48% of private schools in New London County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in New London County are often viewed compared to one another?

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