The Foundation School Orange Photo - High School

Best Orange Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 463 students in Orange, CT (there are 5 public schools, serving 1,633 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in Orange, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
40% of private schools in Orange, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Private Schools in Orange, CT (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bais Chana Academy High School For Girls
All-girls (Jewish)
261 Derby Ave
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-5261
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students
The Foundation School Orange
The Foundation School Orange Photo - High School
Special Education School
719 Derby Milford Rd
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-6075
Gr: 1-11 | 21 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo - Learning is all around you!
Alternative School
42 Old Tavern Road
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-5575
Gr: PK-K | 144 students Tuition listed
Milestones Behavioral Service
Special Education School
339 Boston Post Rd
Orange, CT 64773
(203) 882-8810
Gr: PK-12 | 69 students
Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
261 Derby Ave
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-5261
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students

Overview

This Town (Orange)
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
463 Students
64,524 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
58 Teachers
7,881 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
716 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
56 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
11%
8%
# White Students
234 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
47%
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
195 Students
12,822 Students
% of Others Students
39%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Orange, CT?
5 private schools are located in Orange, CT.
How diverse are private schools in Orange?
Orange private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.
What percentage of students in Orange go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Orange are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Orange?
40% of private schools in Orange are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

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