For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 40 students in Niantic, CT (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,279 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Niantic, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
Private Schools in Niantic, CT (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Light House Voc-ed Center
Special Education School
312 Main St
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 445-7626
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 445-7626
Gr: 1-10 | 6 students
Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3)
Special Education School
58 Pennsylvania Ave
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 445-7626
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 445-7626
Gr: 5-12 | 34 students
Overview
This Town (Niantic)
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
40 Students
64,094 Students
% Average Students of Color
31%
31%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
3 Teachers
7,932 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
8:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
716 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
7%
5%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
8 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
19%
8%
# White Students
27 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
64%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
2 Students
12,753 Students
% of Others Students
5%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Niantic, CT?
2 private schools are located in Niantic, CT.
What percentage of students in Niantic go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Niantic are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
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