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Old Saybrook Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 234 students in Old Saybrook, CT.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Connecticut private preschool average acceptance rate of 78%.
50% of private preschools in Old Saybrook, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Old Saybrook Private Preschools (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 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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
234
Students
-18.8% (-54 students) 10-yr
$17,000
Avg. Tuition
+70.0% (+$7,000) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
+37.5% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+23.1% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Old Saybrook)
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools
230 Schools
# Students
234 Students
35,830 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearOld Saybrook, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025117177191
2024117170187
2023127160185
2022137163188
2021137159184
2020137157179
2019142163182
2018132162181
2017144164183
2016144161181
2015144158173
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% Students of Color
22%
29%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearOld Saybrook, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202522%29%32%
202422%29%32%
202316%27%32%
202221%27%31%
202114%26%32%
202014%27%31%
201915%24%31%
201815%23%30%
201716%24%31%
201616%24%31%
201516%26%31%
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0.57
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearOld Saybrook, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20250.570.640.65
20240.570.640.65
20230.550.630.65
20220.520.610.64
20210.520.610.64
20200.520.610.64
20190.490.580.64
20180.490.570.64
20170.440.550.62
20160.440.560.62
20150.440.570.62
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
668 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
6 Students
976 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearOld Saybrook, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20253%3%4%
20243%3%5%
20234%3%5%
20224%3%5%
20214%3%5%
20204%3%4%
20193%3%5%
20183%4%5%
20172%2%3%
20162%3%3%
20152%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
4 Students
2,752 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearOld Saybrook, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20252%8%8%
20242%8%8%
20238%7%8%
20227%7%8%
20217%7%7%
20207%7%7%
20199%6%7%
20189%5%7%
20177%5%6%
20167%5%7%
20157%5%6%
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# Black Students
3 Students
2,039 Students
% Black Students
1%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearOld Saybrook, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20251%6%6%
20241%6%6%
20171%6%6%
20161%6%6%
20151%6%6%
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# White Students
108 Students
17,769 Students
% White Students
46%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearOld Saybrook, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202546%51%48%
202446%51%48%
202361%52%48%
202264%55%50%
202164%55%50%
202064%55%51%
201968%60%52%
201868%60%52%
201772%63%54%
201672%61%54%
201572%60%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
50 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
109 Students
10,742 Students
% of Others Students
47%
30%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearOld Saybrook, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202547%30%34%
202447%30%33%
202327%30%33%
202225%28%31%
202125%29%31%
202025%28%31%
201920%25%30%
201820%25%30%
201718%24%30%
201618%25%29%
201518%26%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
15 Teachers
3,733 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearOld Saybrook, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202516:110:112:1
202416:110:112:1
202311:110:112:1
202211:19:112:1
202111:19:112:1
202011:110:112:1
201912:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201713:110:112:1
201613:110:112:1
201513:110:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
66%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearOld Saybrook, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202590%66%51%
202490%66%51%
202390%63%51%
202290%63%51%
202190%65%50%
202090%66%50%
201990%66%50%
201890%67%50%
201790%68%49%
201690%67%49%
201590%69%48%
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Average Class Size
17 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearOld Saybrook, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025171516
2024171516
2023171516
2022171516
2021171516
2020171516
2019171516
2018171616
2017171616
2016171616
2015171516
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,000
$18,186

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearOld Saybrook, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025$17,000$19,056$12,988
2024$17,000$16,590$10,159
2023$11,000$13,746$9,500
2022$11,000$13,828$8,989
2021$11,000$13,055$8,661
2020$11,000$12,494$8,383
2019$11,000$12,094$8,266
2018$10,000$12,248$7,888
2017$10,000$11,813$7,628
2016$10,000$10,342$7,230
2015$10,000$8,987$6,984
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Average Summer Program Cost
$400
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearOld Saybrook, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202540%30%31%
202440%30%30%
202340%31%30%
202240%28%29%
202140%29%29%
202040%28%29%
201940%28%28%
201840%26%27%
201740%24%26%
201640%26%25%
201540%24%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$7,857

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearOld Saybrook, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025$3,000$7,710$4,864
2024$3,000$7,493$4,788
2023$3,000$8,644$4,663
2022$3,000$8,873$4,366
2021$3,000$8,917$4,213
2020$3,000$8,382$4,101
2019$3,000$8,823$3,985
2018$3,000$9,602$3,694
2017$3,000$7,855$3,658
2016$3,000$7,555$3,429
2015$3,000$4,850$3,393
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
78%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearOld Saybrook, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202590%76%83%
202490%81%88%
202390%81%88%
202290%80%88%
202190%80%88%
202090%80%88%
201990%81%88%
201890%82%88%
201790%82%88%
201690%80%88%
201590%82%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Old Saybrook, CT?
The top ranked private preschools in Old Saybrook, CT is The Children's Tree Montessori School.
How many private preschools are located in Old Saybrook?
2 private preschools are located in Old Saybrook.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Old Saybrook?
50% of private preschools in Old Saybrook are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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