For the 2025 school year, there are 173 religiously affiliated private schools serving 32,094 students in Connecticut (41% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $14,833, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $28,143.
Top Ranked Connecticut Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2025)
Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
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