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Best Connecticut Special Education Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 79 special education private schools serving 4,189 students in Connecticut.

The special education private schools in Connecticut include Whitney Hall School, Adelbrook, and Eagle Hill School.

The average acceptance rate is 76%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.

4% of special education private schools in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 79
# Students Served: 4,189

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 79
# Students Served: 4,189

Connecticut Special Education Private School Trends

Private Schools

4,189

Students

$71,750

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

40%

Students of Color

4:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked special education private schools in Connecticut?

The special education private schools in Connecticut include Whitney Hall School, Adelbrook, and Eagle Hill School.

How many special education private schools are located in Connecticut?

79 special education private schools are located in Connecticut.

How diverse are special education private schools in Connecticut?

Connecticut special education private schools are approximately 40% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.

What percentage of special education private schools are religiously affiliated in Connecticut?

4% of special education private schools in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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