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Connecticut Special Education Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 80 special education private schools serving 4,294 students in Connecticut.

The special education private schools in Connecticut include Adelbrook-the Learning Center Of Manchester, Adelbrook, and Adelbrook-the Learning Center Of East Hartford.

The average acceptance rate is 80%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 70%.

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 80
# Students Served: 4,294

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 80
# Students Served: 4,294

Connecticut Special Education Private School Trends

Private Schools

4,294

Students

$83,120

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 Adelbrook-the Learning Center Of Manchester, Adelbrook, and Adelbrook-the Learning Center Of East Hartford.

How many special education private schools are located in Connecticut?

80 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 33%.

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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