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Shelton Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 404 students in Shelton, CT, 9% of all K-12 students in Shelton, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
25% of private schools in Shelton, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Shelton, CT (2026-27)

Map of A Child's Garden
A Child's Garden
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
20 Ivy Brook Rd
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 402-0334
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Map of Bright Horizons Childrens Center
Bright Horizons Childrens Center
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Daycare / Preschool
3 Corporate Dr
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 926-1398
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Shelton KinderCare Photo
Shelton KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1 Trap Falls Rd.
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 944-0104
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Map of Susanna Wesley School
Susanna Wesley School
Gr: NS | 234 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
338 Walnut Tree Hill Road
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 925-1076
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Shelton, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Holy Trinity Catholic Academy
Holy Trinity Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
503 Shelton Ave
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4422
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Shelton, CT Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-33.3% (-2 schools) 10-yr
404
Students
-50.5% (-412 students) 10-yr
81:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+252.2% (+58.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Shelton)
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
418 Schools
# Students
404 Students
64,529 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearShelton, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025135165179
2024152161172
2023146163174
2022150168185
2021150166180
2020150163171
2019150167175
2018150165172
2017156175180
2016156172178
2015163167167
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0.17
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearShelton, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20250.170.630.65
20240.560.630.65
20230.510.620.65
20220.540.590.64
20210.540.590.64
20200.540.590.64
20190.540.560.63
20180.540.560.63
20170.530.530.61
20160.530.540.61
20150.530.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
716 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearShelton, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20241%5%5%
20231%5%5%
20222%5%4%
20212%5%4%
20202%5%4%
20192%5%4%
20182%5%4%
20173%4%4%
20163%4%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
n/a
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearShelton, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20246%9%9%
20233%8%9%
20221%7%8%
20211%7%9%
20201%8%9%
20191%6%8%
20181%6%8%
20173%5%8%
20163%6%8%
20153%6%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
4,891 Students
% Black Students
n/a
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearShelton, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20242%8%7%
20232%7%8%
20221%8%7%
20211%8%7%
20201%8%8%
20191%7%7%
20181%7%7%
20173%7%7%
20163%7%7%
20153%8%8%
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# White Students
16 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
9%
56%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearShelton, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20259%56%52%
202435%56%52%
202332%58%52%
202249%61%54%
202149%60%54%
202049%60%54%
201949%64%56%
201849%64%56%
201762%66%58%
201662%65%58%
201562%65%58%
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# 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
154 Students
12,827 Students
% of Others Students
91%
21%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearShelton, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202591%21%26%
202456%21%26%
202362%20%25%
202247%19%25%
202147%20%25%
202047%19%24%
201947%18%24%
201847%18%23%
201729%18%22%
201629%18%22%
201529%17%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
5 Teachers
7,884 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
81:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearShelton, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202581:18:111:1
202434:18:111:1
202332:18:111:1
202233:18:111:1
202133:18:111:1
202033:18:112:1
201931:18:112:1
201831:18:112:1
201722:19:112:1
201622:19:112:1
201523:19:112:1
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Shelton, CT?
4 private schools are located in Shelton, CT.
What percentage of students in Shelton go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Shelton are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shelton?
25% of private schools in Shelton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist).
Which private schools in Shelton are often viewed compared to one another?

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