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Best Southport Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 112 students in Southport, CT (there are 1 public school, serving 402 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in Southport, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 11%).

Private Schools in Southport, CT (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Southport School
The Southport School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
214 Main Street
Southport, CT 06890
(203) 254-2044
Gr: 2-8 | 112 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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Southport, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
309 Barberry Rd
Southport, CT 06890
(203) 254-3491
Gr: K-12 | 33 students

Overview

This Town (Southport)
This State (CT)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
112 Students
64,180 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
45 Teachers
7,939 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
8:1
Average Class Size
4 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$72,975
$28,501
Average Summer Program Cost
$3,400
$4,239
Average % on Financial Aid
24%
36%
Average Endowment Size
$5.5 million
$58.54 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
716 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
2%
8%
# White Students
86 Students
34,992 Students
% White Students
77%
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
18 Students
12,753 Students
% of Others Students
16%
21%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Southport, CT?
1 private schools are located in Southport, CT.
What percentage of students in Southport go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Southport are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 11%).

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