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Stratford Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 570 students in Stratford, CT, 8% of all K-12 students in Stratford, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 70%.
75% of private schools in Stratford, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Stratford Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Mark School Photo
St. Mark School
Gr: NS-8 | 237 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
500 Wigwam Lane
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 375-4291
(10)
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Map of Aspire Living And Learning Academy
Aspire Living And Learning Academy
Gr: 2-12 | 69 students
Special Education School
55 Fotch St
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 385-5729
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Map of St. James School
St. James School
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Catholic
50 Harvey Place
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 375-5994
(6)
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Map of White Oak Baptist Academy
White Oak Baptist Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 26 students
Baptist
5344 Main St Putney
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 610-6960
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Stratford, CT Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
570
Students
$6,750
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
35%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Stratford)
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools
419 Schools
# Students
570 Students
64,588 Students
% Students of Color
35%
33%
0.64
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
77 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
9%
# Black Students
82 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
14%
8%
# White Students
312 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
55%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
86 Students
12,895 Students
% of Others Students
15%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
47 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
71%
Average Class Size
20 students
13 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,750
$31,753
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,800
$18,198
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
70%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Stratford, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Stratford, CT is St. Mark School.
How many private schools are located in Stratford?
4 private schools are located in Stratford.
What percentage of students in Stratford go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Stratford are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Stratford?
75% of private schools in Stratford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Stratford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Stratford include: St. Mark School vs. St. James School, St. James School vs. St. Mark School

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