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New Milford Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 499 students in New Milford, CT, 13% of all K-12 students in New Milford, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 82%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
67% of private schools in New Milford, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked New Milford Private Schools (2026-27)

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Canterbury School
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
101 Aspetuck Avenue
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3800
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Faith Prep School
Gr: K-12 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Pentecostal
600 Danbury Rd Ste 2
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 671-7287
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KinderCare of New Milford
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
204 Danbury Rd.
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-1844
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New Milford, CT Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
499
Students
$30,767
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
17%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (New Milford)
This State (CT)
# Schools
3 Schools
419 Schools
# Students
499 Students
64,550 Students
% Students of Color
17%
32%
0.41
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
5 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
9%
# Black Students
5 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
3%
8%
# White Students
127 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
76%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
7 Students
12,857 Students
% of Others Students
4%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
84 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
71%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
18 courses
Average SAT score
1270
(Out of 1600)
1255
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,767
$29,145
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$34,000
$18,064
Average Endowment Size
$44.2 million
$65.67 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
82%
72%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
18 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New Milford, CT?
The top ranked private schools in New Milford, CT is Canterbury School.
How many private schools are located in New Milford?
3 private schools are located in New Milford.
What percentage of students in New Milford go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in New Milford are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Milford?
67% of private schools in New Milford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Pentecostal).

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