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Simsbury Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 983 students in Simsbury, CT, 25% of all K-12 students in Simsbury, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 28%, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
25% of private schools in Simsbury, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 983
  • Average Tuition: $35,713
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 37%
  • View Simsbury, CT School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 983
  • Average Tuition: $35,713
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 31%
  • Average Class Size: 15 students
  • % Students of Color: 37%
  • View Simsbury, CT School Trends

Top Ranked Simsbury Private Schools (2026-27)

The Ethel Walker School Photo
The Ethel Walker School
Gr: 7-12 | 225 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 50
All-girls
230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
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St. Mary's School Photo
St. Mary's School
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
946 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-9412
(1)
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Westminster School Photo
Westminster School
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 21
995 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-3043
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Cobb School Montessori Photo
Cobb School Montessori
Gr: NS-6 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Montessori School
112 Sand Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-1144
(15)
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Simsbury, CT Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
983
Students
$35,713
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
37%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Simsbury)
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
419 Schools
# Students
983 Students
64,550 Students
% Students of Color
37%
32%
0.67
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
716 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
113 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
9%
# Black Students
118 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
16%
8%
# White Students
392 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
52%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
114 Students
12,857 Students
% of Others Students
15%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
130 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
71%
Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
26 courses
18 courses
Average SAT score
1285
(Out of 1600)
1255
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$35,713
$29,145
Average Summer Program Cost
$500
$3,778
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$26,327
$18,064
Average Endowment Size
$72.5 million
$65.67 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
28%
72%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
22 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Simsbury, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Simsbury, CT include The Ethel Walker School, Westminster 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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