New London County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private preschools serving 1,087 students in New London County, CT.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Connecticut private preschool average acceptance rate of 78%.
70% of private preschools in New London County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 1,087
  • Average Tuition: $9,091
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 26%
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View New London County, CT School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 10
  • # Students Served: 1,087
  • Average Tuition: $9,091
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 26%
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View New London County, CT School Trends

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

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. 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 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 Wildwood Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
Christian
35 Wawecus Hill Rd
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-7830
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New London County Private Preschools (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
10 Schools

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# Students
1,087 Students
35,848 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
19%
30%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
104 Teachers
3,733 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
66%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,091
$18,258
Average % on Financial Aid
26%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$9,322
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
78%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.64

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# American Indian Students
3 Students
668 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
2%
# Asian Students
25 Students
976 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

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# Hispanic Students
70 Students
2,752 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%

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# Black Students
41 Students
2,039 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%

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# White Students
666 Students
17,769 Students
% White Students
60%
51%

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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
50 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
298 Students
10,760 Students
% of Others Students
27%
30%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in New London County, CT?
The top ranked private preschools in New London County, CT include St. Michael School, St. Joseph School, and Sacred Heart School.
How many private preschools are located in New London County?
10 private preschools are located in New London County.
How diverse are private preschools in New London County?
New London County private preschools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in New London County?
70% of private preschools in New London County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private preschools in New London County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in New London County include: Mayflower Montessori School vs. Montessori Discovery School

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