Best Newtown Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 693 students in Newtown, CT (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,163 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in Newtown, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 11%).
The top ranked private school in Newtown, CT is St. Rose Of Lima School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 69%.
25% of private schools in Newtown, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Newtown Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
St. Rose Of Lima School
(Catholic)
(5)
40 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-5102
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
Fraser Woods Montessori School
Fraser Woods Montessori School Photo - Lower Elementary
Montessori School
(4)
173 S Main St
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-3390
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
Housatonic Valley Waldorf School
Housatonic Valley Waldorf School Photo - Pre-k and Kindergarten
Waldorf School
(3)
40 Dodgingtown Rd
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 364-1113
Grades: NS-8
| 145 students
The Learning Experience
The Learning Experience Photo
Daycare / Preschool
(4)
274 S Main St
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 304-9130
Grades: PK-K
| 48 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Newtown, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Newtown, CT is St. Rose Of Lima School.
How many private schools are located in Newtown, CT?
4 private schools are located in Newtown, CT.
What percentage of students in Newtown, CT go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Newtown, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Newtown, CT?
25% of private schools in Newtown, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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