St. Mary's School Photo - St. Mary's School is a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Recipient

Best Simsbury Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 979 students in Simsbury, CT (there are 4 public schools, serving 2,980 public students). 25% of all K-12 students in Simsbury, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Simsbury, CT include Westminster School, The Ethel Walker School, and St. Mary's School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
25% of private schools in Simsbury, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Simsbury Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Ethel Walker School
The Ethel Walker School Photo
All-girls
230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
Gr: 7-12 | 226 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School Photo - St. Mary's School is a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Recipient
(Catholic)
(1)
946 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-9412
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Westminster School
Westminster School Photo - Armor Academic Center on the campus of Westminster School.
995 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-3043
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cobb School Montessori
Cobb School Montessori Photo - Join Cobb School Montessori today and watch your child thrive in a nurturing, hands-on environment. We cultivate a love for learning that lasts a lifetime!
Montessori School
(12)
112 Sand Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-1144
Gr: NS-6 | 170 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Simsbury, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Simsbury, CT include Westminster School, The Ethel Walker School, and St. Mary's School.
How many private schools are located in Simsbury?
4 private schools are located in Simsbury.
What percentage of students in Simsbury go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in Simsbury are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Simsbury?
25% of private schools in Simsbury are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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