Best Connecticut Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools with special program emphasis serving 631 students in Connecticut.
The top ranked with special program emphasis private school in Connecticut is ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon.
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
36% of private schools with special program emphasis in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 631

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 631

Top Ranked Connecticut Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026)

ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon Photo
Gr: 7-9 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
100 Audubon St.
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 624-5189
Map of Atlas At Neighborhood Music School
Gr: 7-9 | 16 students
Specialized Curriculum
100 Audubon St
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 675-2658
Map of Bradley School-new London Regional
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
Specialized Curriculum
26 Maple Ave
Uncasville, CT 06382
(401) 606-4100
Map of Covenant Academy
Gr: 4-10 | 24 students
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
26 Deer Mdw
Tolland, CT 06084
(860) 983-0805
Map of The Greenwich Japanese School
Gr: 1-9 | 92 students
Specialized Curriculum
15 Ridgeway
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 629-9039
Housatonic Valley Waldorf School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
40 Dodgingtown Rd
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 364-1113
(3)
Map of Mesivta Yesodei Hatorah
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students
All-boys | Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
31 Ran Dr
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 573-1801
Map of Ms. Phelps' Preparatory School
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 6
All-girls | Specialized Curriculum
41 Newport Road
Oneco, CT 06373
(860) 771-8565
Map of St. Martin De Porres Academy
Gr: 5-8 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 69 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
208 Columbus Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 772-2424
The Southport School Photo
Gr: 2-8 | 112 students
Avg. class size: 4 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum
214 Main Street
Southport, CT 06890
(203) 254-2044
Talcott Mountain Academy Of Science Mathematics Photo
Gr: K-8 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum
324 Montevideo Rd
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 677-0035
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Connecticut?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Connecticut is ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Connecticut?
11 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Connecticut.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Connecticut?
Connecticut private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Connecticut?
36% of private schools with special program emphasis in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Catholic).

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