Willow Tree Montessori Photo - A glimpse inside the Casa math and geography area during the afternoon work cycle. Our multi-aged prepared environment supports the child's need to choose work, move freely, and repeat their work without interruption. This is AMI Montessori. You are invited to join us.

Top 20 Best Connecticut Nonsectarian Private Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 92 nonsectarian private preschools in Connecticut. You can also find more religiously affiliated schools in Connecticut.
The top ranked nonsectarian private preschools in Connecticut include Brunswick School, King School, and Easton Country Day School.

Top Ranked Nonsectarian Private Preschools in Connecticut (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Easton Country Day School
Easton Country Day School Photo - Easton Country Day
(13)
660 Morehouse Road
Easton, CT 06612
(203) 268-5530
Grades: PK-12
| 246 students
King School
King School Photo - Grade 1 students participating in STEM activities.
1450 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-3496
Grades: PK-12
| 718 students
New Canaan Country School
New Canaan Country School Photo - Academics, arts, music and athletics are woven into our students' day to pique their curiosity and instill a joy of learning.
(9)
635 Frogtown Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
Grades: NS-9
| 555 students
Renbrook School
Renbrook School Photo - Renbrook School provides students in preschool through grade eight with a robust, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate educational experience of the highest caliber. Small classes in an intimate community of supportive and caring teachers allow for an individualized approach to learning enabling each child to learn to take appropriate risks and identify and cultivate his or her own strengths.
(17)
2865 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-1661
Grades: NS-8
| 370 students
Ridgefield Academy
Ridgefield Academy Photo - At Ridgefield Academy, imaginations flourish and academic excellence takes root. Here, the dreamers of today become the thinkers of tomorrow.
(11)
223 West Mountain Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-1800
Grades: NS-8
| 448 students
The Long Ridge School
The Long Ridge School Photo - Micheal G. Harris Arts and Athletics Center
(7)
478 Erskine Road
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 322-7693
Grades: NS-5
| 94 students
Belden Hill Montessori
Montessori School
345 Belden Hill Rd
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 762-8500
Grades: PK-K
| 24 students
Brunswick School
Brunswick School Photo - Middle School Campus on King Street
All-boys
100 Maher Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 1,046 students
The Burlington Academy Of Learning
The Burlington Academy Of Learning Photo - The Burlington Academy of Learning
Daycare / Preschool
10 Covey Rd.
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 675-3598
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
565 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 236-9561
Grades: PK-12
| 164 students
The Children's Tree Montessori School
The Children's Tree Montessori School Photo - Learning to make words with the movable alphabet in the primary (preschool) classroom.
Montessori School
(4)
96 Essex Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-3536
Grades: PK-6
| 102 students
Greens Farms Academy
Greens Farms Academy Photo
35 Beachside Avenue
Greens Farms, CT 06838
(203) 256-7501
Grades: PK-12
| 713 students
Greenwich Academy
All-girls
(2)
200 N Maple Ave
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8900
Grades: PK-12
| 830 students
401 Old Church Rd
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 863-5600
Grades: NS-12
| 1,251 students
401 Old Church Rd.
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 865-5600
Grades: PK-12
| 1,345 students
Hudson Country Montessori School
Hudson Country Montessori School Photo - Students work through a variety of hands-on mediums.
Montessori School
44a Shelter Rock Rd
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 744-8088
Grades: PK-8
| 458 students
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Grades: PK-9
| 320 students
Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart
Daycare / Preschool
76 Central Street
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-2554
Grades: PK-K
| 50 students
New Fairfield Bright Beginning
Daycare / Preschool
(1)
74 Rt 37 - The Village Green
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 746-5994
Grades: NS-6
| 247 students
Northwest Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
34 Coles Road
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 635-3485
Grades: PK-K
| 45 students
Oak Grove Montessori School
Montessori School
132 Pleasant Valley Road
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 456-1031
Grades: PK-6
| 51 students
Rumsey Hall School
Rumsey Hall School Photo
201 Romford Rd
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Grades: PK-9
| 328 students
Washington Montessori School
Washington Montessori School Photo - The Lower School students (3-6 year olds) are curious about the world and the Montessori materials help them learn about geography and maps.
Montessori School
(8)
240 Litchfield Tpke
New Preston Marble Dale, CT 06777
(860) 868-0551
Grades: PK-8
| 256 students
Waterside School
Waterside School Photo - During the week of June 18, Waterside School welcomed back rising juniors and seniors for an intensive College Boot Camp. Students from Waterside's class of 2012 and class of 2013 worked all week on college essays, resumes, and interview practice. Guidance counselors and directors of admission shared their expertise on college affordability and the college search, and juniors and seniors.
770 Pacific St
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 975-8579
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Whitby School
Whitby School Photo - After raising caterpillars to become butterflies, our youngest Stepping Stones students (18 months - 3 years) set them free in the garden.
(11)
969 Lake Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 302-3900
Grades: NS-8
| 346 students
Willow Tree Montessori
Willow Tree Montessori Photo - A glimpse inside the Casa math and geography area during the afternoon work cycle. Our multi-aged prepared environment supports the child's need to choose work, move freely, and repeat their work without interruption. This is AMI Montessori. You are invited to join us.
Montessori School
171 Amity Road
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3100
Grades: NS-K
| 43 students
A Child's Garden
Daycare / Preschool
20 Ivy Brook Rd
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 402-0334
Grades: PK-K
| 100 students
Adam J. Lewis Academy
500 State St
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 333-2211
Grades: PK-3
| 114 students
Apple Blossom School & Family Center
Apple Blossom School & Family Center Photo
Daycare / Preschool
440 Danbury Rd
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 834-0344
Grades: K
| 14 students
Bethel KinderCare
Bethel KinderCare Photo - Bethel KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
174 Old Hawleyville Rd
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 792-6991
Grades: NS-PK
| 138 students
Birch Mountain Day School
Daycare / Preschool
645 Birch Mountain Rd
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-2067
Grades: K
| 33 students
Bright Horizons Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
3 Corporate Dr
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 926-1398
Grades: PK-K
| 70 students
Building Blocks Of Windsor
Daycare / Preschool
842 Marshall Phelps Road
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 683-2229
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
Calvin Hill Daycare Center & Klf Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
150 Highland St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 764-9350
Grades: PK-K
| 51 students
Center for Specialized Learning Services
Center for Specialized Learning Services Photo
Special Education School
(1)
399 East Putnam Ave, 2nd Floor
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 340-2914
Grades: NS-12
| n/a students
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