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Connecticut Special Education Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 70 special education private elementary schools serving 3,756 students in Connecticut.

The special education private elementary schools in Connecticut include Eagle Hill School, Adelbrook, and Adelbrook-the Learning Center Of East Hartford.

The average acceptance rate is 71%, which is lower than the Connecticut private elementary school average acceptance rate of 75%.

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

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 70
# Students Served: 3,756

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 70
# Students Served: 3,756

Connecticut Special Education Private Elementary Schools Trends

Private Schools

3,756

Students

$70,800

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

42%

Students of Color

4:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The special education private elementary schools in Connecticut include Eagle Hill School, Adelbrook, and Adelbrook-the Learning Center Of East Hartford.

How many special education private elementary schools are located in Connecticut?

70 special education private elementary schools are located in Connecticut.

How diverse are special education private elementary schools in Connecticut?

Connecticut special education private elementary schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 32%.

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

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

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