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Norwich Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 502 students in Norwich, CT, 8% of all K-12 students in Norwich, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
43% of private schools in Norwich, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Norwich Private Schools (2026-27)

Sacred Heart School Photo
Sacred Heart School
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
15 Hunters Ave
Norwich, CT 06380
(860) 887-1757
(4)
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Map of St. Patrick Cathedral School
St. Patrick Cathedral School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Catholic
211 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-4174
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Map of Joshua Center Thames Valley
Joshua Center Thames Valley
Gr: 7-12 | 21 students
Special Education School
11a Stott Ave
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-5320
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Map of Mayflower Montessori School
Mayflower Montessori School
Gr: K | 25 students
Montessori School
87 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-0883
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Map of Montessori Discovery School
Montessori Discovery School
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
218 Dudley St
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-0340
(2)
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Map of Stoneview Children's University
Stoneview Children's University
Gr: K-4 | 29 students
Montessori School
294 Washington St
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 859-0407
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Map of Wildwood Christian School
Wildwood Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
Christian
35 Wawecus Hill Rd
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-7830
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Norwich, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: NS-9 | 118 students
Catholic
120 Cliff St
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-1565
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Norwich, CT Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
502
Students
$4,800
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Norwich)
This State (CT)
# Schools
7 Schools
419 Schools
# Students
502 Students
64,550 Students
% Students of Color
22%
32%
0.58
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
716 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
37 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
7%
8%
# White Students
311 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
60%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
130 Students
12,857 Students
% of Others Students
25%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
40 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
71%
Average Class Size
18 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,800
$29,140
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$17,642
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
72%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Norwich, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Norwich, CT include St. Patrick Cathedral School and Sacred Heart School.
How many private schools are located in Norwich?
7 private schools are located in Norwich.
How diverse are private schools in Norwich?
Norwich private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 32%.
What percentage of students in Norwich go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Norwich are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Norwich?
43% of private schools in Norwich are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Norwich are often viewed compared to one another?

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