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Stratford Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 501 students in Stratford, CT.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut private preschool average acceptance rate of 78%.
100% of private preschools in Stratford, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Stratford Private Preschools (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 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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
501
Students
-13.5% (-78 students) 10-yr
$6,750
Avg. Tuition
+39.9% (+$1,925) 10-yr
20
Avg. Class Size
34%
Students of Color
-32.0% (-16.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+16.7% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Stratford)
This State (CT)
# Schools
3 Schools
230 Schools
# Students
501 Students
35,839 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearStratford, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025167177191
2024167170187
2023181160185
2022181163188
2021174159184
2020174157179
2019195163182
2018279162181
2017279164183
2016296161181
2015290158173
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% Students of Color
34%
29%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearStratford, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202534%29%32%
202434%29%32%
202336%27%32%
202242%27%31%
202137%26%32%
202037%27%31%
201924%24%31%
201823%23%30%
201725%24%31%
201626%24%31%
201550%26%31%
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0.65
0.64

Diversity Score Trends

YearStratford, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20250.650.640.65
20240.650.640.65
20230.640.630.65
20220.640.610.64
20210.620.610.64
20200.620.610.64
20190.510.580.64
20180.500.570.64
20170.500.550.62
20160.540.560.62
20150.530.570.62
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# American Indian Students
n/a
668 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
13 Students
976 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearStratford, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20253%3%4%
20243%3%5%
20233%3%5%
20223%3%5%
20213%3%5%
20203%3%4%
20194%3%5%
20184%4%5%
20174%2%3%
20164%3%3%
20154%3%3%
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# Hispanic Students
69 Students
2,752 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearStratford, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202514%8%8%
202414%8%8%
202314%7%8%
202214%7%8%
202115%7%7%
202015%7%7%
20199%6%7%
20188%5%7%
20178%5%6%
20167%5%7%
20157%5%6%
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# Black Students
60 Students
2,039 Students
% Black Students
12%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearStratford, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202512%6%6%
202412%6%6%
202314%6%6%
202214%7%6%
202115%6%7%
202015%7%7%
20199%6%6%
20189%6%6%
20179%6%6%
20169%6%6%
20159%6%6%
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# White Students
273 Students
17,769 Students
% White Students
54%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearStratford, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202554%51%48%
202454%51%48%
202356%52%48%
202256%55%50%
202158%55%50%
202058%55%51%
201968%60%52%
201869%60%52%
201769%63%54%
201665%61%54%
201567%60%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
50 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
86 Students
10,751 Students
% of Others Students
17%
30%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearStratford, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202517%30%34%
202417%30%33%
202313%30%33%
202213%28%31%
20219%29%31%
20209%28%31%
201910%25%30%
201810%25%30%
201710%24%30%
201615%25%29%
201513%26%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
37 Teachers
3,736 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearStratford, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202514:110:112:1
202414:110:112:1
202311:110:112:1
202211:19:112:1
202111:19:112:1
202011:110:112:1
201910:110:112:1
201811:110:112:1
201711:110:112:1
201612:110:112:1
201512:110:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
66%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearStratford, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202590%66%51%
202490%66%51%
202390%63%51%
202290%63%51%
202190%65%50%
202090%66%50%
201990%66%50%
201890%67%50%
201790%68%49%
201690%67%49%
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Average Class Size
20 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearStratford, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025201516
2024201516
2023201516
2022201516
2021201516
2020201516
2019201516
2018201616
2017201616
2016201616
2015201516
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,750
$18,023

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearStratford, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025$6,750$19,056$12,988
2024$6,750$16,590$10,159
2023$6,650$13,746$9,500
2022$6,650$13,828$8,989
2021$6,200$13,055$8,661
2020$6,200$12,494$8,383
2019$5,970$12,094$8,266
2018$5,970$12,248$7,888
2017$5,970$11,813$7,628
2016$5,350$10,342$7,230
2015$4,825$8,987$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
35%
30%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2020-2025)

YearStratford, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202535%30%31%
202435%30%30%
202335%31%30%
202235%28%29%
202130%29%29%
202030%28%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,800
$7,857

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2020-2025)

YearStratford, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025$1,800$7,710$4,864
2024$1,800$7,493$4,788
2023$1,500$8,644$4,663
2022$1,500$8,873$4,366
2021$1,250$8,917$4,213
2020$1,250$8,382$4,101
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
78%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearStratford, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202595%76%83%
202495%81%88%
202395%81%88%
202295%80%88%
2021100%80%88%
2020100%80%88%
2019100%81%88%
2018100%82%88%
2017100%82%88%
2016100%80%88%
2015100%82%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Stratford, CT?
The top ranked private preschools in Stratford, CT is St. Mark School.
How many private preschools are located in Stratford?
3 private preschools are located in Stratford.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Stratford?
100% of private preschools in Stratford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Stratford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Stratford include: St. Mark School vs. St. James School, St. James School vs. St. Mark School

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