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Newtown Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 688 students in Newtown, CT, 24% of all K-12 students in Newtown, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
25% of private schools in Newtown, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 688
  • Average Tuition: $14,300
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Newtown, CT School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 688
  • Average Tuition: $14,300
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 33%
  • % Students of Color: 13%
  • View Newtown, CT School Trends

Top Ranked Newtown Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Rose Of Lima School
St. Rose Of Lima School
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
40 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-5102
(5)
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Fraser Woods Montessori School Photo
Fraser Woods Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
173 S Main St
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-3390
(4)
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Housatonic Valley Waldorf School
Gr: NS-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
40 Dodgingtown Rd
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 364-1113
(3)
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The Learning Experience
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Daycare / Preschool
274 S Main St
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 304-9130
(4)
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Newtown, CT Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
688
Students
$14,300
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
13%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Newtown)
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
419 Schools
# Students
688 Students
64,550 Students
% Students of Color
13%
32%
0.53
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
38 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
10 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
435 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
63%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
188 Students
12,857 Students
% of Others Students
27%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
58 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
99%
71%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,300
$29,140
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$17,642
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
72%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
9 sports

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?
4 private schools are located in Newtown.
What percentage of students in Newtown go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Newtown are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Newtown?
25% of private schools in Newtown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Newtown are often viewed compared to one another?

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