Villa Maria School Photo - Spring at Villa Maria School, Stamford CT

Best Stamford Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 1,231 students in Stamford, CT.
The top-ranked private high schools in Stamford, CT include King School and Bi-cultural Hebrew Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Connecticut private high school average acceptance rate of 65%.
29% of private high schools in Stamford, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top-Ranked Stamford Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
King School
King School Photo - Grade 1 students participating in STEM activities.
1450 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-3496
Gr: PK-12 | 718 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 42 Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Greenwich
Fusion Academy Greenwich Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.
Alternative School
66 Gatehouse Road
Stamford, CT 06902
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Bi-cultural Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
(3)
2186 High Ridge Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 329-2186
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Aspire Living & Learning Academy
Special Education School
5 Riverbend Dr
Stamford, CT 06907
(203) 385-5729
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students
The Pinnacle School
The Pinnacle School Photo
Special Education School
201 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 409-0068
Gr: 2-12 | 63 students Avg. class size: 4 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
The Spire School
Special Education School
(5)
201 High Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 409-0066
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Acceptance rate listed
Villa Maria School
Villa Maria School Photo - Spring at Villa Maria School, Stamford CT
Special Education School (Catholic)
161 Sky Meadow Drive
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 322-5886
Gr: K-9 | 61 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Stamford, Connecticut

Stamford, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1170 Shippan Ave
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 348-1155
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students
1 Schuyler Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 323-4844
Gr: K-8 | 137 students
403 Scofieldtown Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 966-0786
Gr: K-8 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
926 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 487-8242
Gr: 9-12 | 335 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Stamford)
This State (CT)
# Schools
7 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,231 Students
36,258 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
30%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
237 Teachers
5,444 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
73%
Average Class Size
5 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
17 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$39,410
$39,344
Average Summer Program Cost
$5,300
$6,547
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$24,420
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
65%
Average Endowment Size
$40 million
$68.2 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
645 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
29 Students
2,248 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
2,914 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
50 Students
2,975 Students
% Black Students
4%
9%
# White Students
928 Students
22,237 Students
% White Students
79%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
29 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
126 Students
3,650 Students
% of Others Students
11%
11%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
17 extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
13 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Stamford, CT?
The top-ranked private high schools in Stamford, CT include King School and Bi-cultural Hebrew Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Stamford?
7 private high schools are located in Stamford.
How diverse are private high schools in Stamford?
Stamford private high schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Stamford?
29% of private high schools in Stamford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private high schools in Stamford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Stamford include: The Spire School vs. The Pinnacle School, The Pinnacle School vs. The Spire School

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