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Old Saybrook Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 241 students in Old Saybrook, CT, 19% of all K-12 students in Old Saybrook, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
33% of private schools in Old Saybrook, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Old Saybrook Private Schools (2026-27)

The Children's Tree Montessori School Photo
The Children's Tree Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
96 Essex Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-3536
(4)
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Map of Joshua Center Shoreline Cdt
Joshua Center Shoreline Cdt
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
Special Education School
5 Research Pkwy
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 510-0163
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Map of St. John School
St. John School
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Catholic
42 Maynard Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-0849
(3)
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Old Saybrook, CT Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
241
Students
$17,000
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
23%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Old Saybrook)
This State (CT)
# Schools
3 Schools
419 Schools
# Students
241 Students
64,550 Students
% Students of Color
23%
32%
0.58
0.63
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
5 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
112 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
47%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
109 Students
12,857 Students
% of Others Students
45%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
17 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
71%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
18 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,000
$29,140
Average Summer Program Cost
$400
$3,778
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$17,642
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
72%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Old Saybrook, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Old Saybrook, CT is The Children's Tree Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Old Saybrook?
3 private schools are located in Old Saybrook.
What percentage of students in Old Saybrook go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in Old Saybrook are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Old Saybrook?
33% of private schools in Old Saybrook are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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