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Suffield Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 438 students in Suffield, CT, 24% of all K-12 students in Suffield, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 29%, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 71%.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Suffield Private Schools (2026-27)

Suffield Academy Photo
Suffield Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 24
185 North Main Street
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 386-4400
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Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
228 Mountain Rd
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-5653
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Suffield, CT Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
438
Students
-0.7% (-3 students) 10-yr
$48,250
Avg. Tuition
-5.0% (-$2,550) 10-yr
10
Avg. Class Size
13%
Students of Color
-13.3% (-2.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Suffield)
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools
418 Schools
# Students
438 Students
64,529 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSuffield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025219165179
2024219161172
2023219163174
2022221168185
2021221166180
2020221163171
2019221167175
2018221165172
2017221175180
2016221172178
2015221167167
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% Students of Color
13%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSuffield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202513%31%34%
202413%31%34%
202324%30%33%
202224%28%33%
202124%28%32%
202013%28%32%
201913%25%31%
201813%25%31%
201715%25%32%
201615%25%32%
201515%27%32%
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0.28
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearSuffield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20250.280.630.65
20240.280.630.65
20230.280.620.65
20220.280.590.64
20210.280.590.64
20200.280.590.64
20190.280.560.63
20180.280.560.63
20170.280.530.61
20160.280.540.61
20150.280.540.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
716 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSuffield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20253%5%5%
20243%5%5%
20233%5%5%
20223%5%4%
20213%5%4%
20203%5%4%
20193%5%4%
20183%5%4%
20173%4%4%
20163%4%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
14 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSuffield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20253%9%9%
20243%9%9%
20233%8%9%
20223%7%8%
20213%7%9%
20203%8%9%
20193%6%8%
20183%6%8%
20173%5%8%
20163%6%8%
20153%6%8%
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# Black Students
26 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSuffield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20256%8%7%
20246%8%7%
20236%7%8%
20226%8%7%
20216%8%7%
20206%8%8%
20196%7%7%
20186%7%7%
20176%7%7%
20166%7%7%
20156%8%8%
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# White Students
372 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
85%
56%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSuffield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202585%56%52%
202485%56%52%
202385%58%52%
202284%61%54%
202184%60%54%
202084%60%54%
201984%64%56%
201884%64%56%
201784%66%58%
201684%65%58%
201584%65%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
63 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
15 Students
12,827 Students
% of Others Students
3%
21%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSuffield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20253%21%26%
20243%21%26%
20233%20%25%
20224%19%25%
20214%20%25%
20204%19%24%
20194%18%24%
20184%18%23%
20174%18%22%
20164%18%22%
20154%17%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
53 Teachers
7,884 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSuffield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20258:18:111:1
20248:18:111:1
20238:18:111:1
20228:18:111:1
20218:18:111:1
20208:18:112:1
20198:18:112:1
20188:18:112:1
20178:19:112:1
20168:19:112:1
20158:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
76%
70%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSuffield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202576%70%55%
202476%70%54%
202376%68%54%
202276%68%54%
202176%69%54%
202076%69%54%
201976%69%53%
201876%68%53%
201776%68%53%
201676%68%52%
201576%69%52%
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Average Class Size
10 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSuffield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025101415
2024101315
2023101315
2022101315
2021101315
2020101415
2019101415
2018101415
2017101415
2016101415
2015101315
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Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
18 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSuffield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025171613
2024171512
2023171511
2022171511
2021171511
2020171611
2019171611
2018171511
2017171410
2016171410
2015171510
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$48,250
$28,702

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSuffield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025$48,250$28,288$15,012
2024$71,500$30,554$13,254
2023$71,500$28,947$12,626
2022$66,500$28,819$12,187
2021$66,500$26,681$11,800
2020$65,225$26,067$11,512
2019$54,100$24,505$11,293
2018$54,100$25,386$11,017
2017$54,100$24,171$10,708
2016$54,100$23,194$10,356
2015$50,800$21,099$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
34%
37%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearSuffield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202534%36%34%
202434%37%34%
202334%36%34%
202234%35%33%
202134%35%33%
202034%35%32%
201934%33%31%
201834%32%30%
201734%30%30%
201634%29%29%
201534%29%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$26,400
$17,238

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearSuffield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025$26,400$17,086$7,073
2024$26,400$16,673$6,930
2023$26,400$17,289$6,469
2022$26,400$17,371$6,289
2021$26,400$16,911$6,055
2020$26,400$16,537$5,921
2019$26,400$16,496$5,795
2018$26,400$16,370$5,456
2017$26,400$15,732$5,319
2016$26,400$14,806$5,105
2015$26,400$13,132$5,030
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Average Endowment Size
$75 million
$64.96 million

Endowment Trends (2019-2025)

YearSuffield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025$75 M$59 M$39 M
2024$75 M$63 M$39 M
2023$75 M$63 M$39 M
2022$50 M$64 M$40 M
2021$50 M$65 M$40 M
2020$50 M$65 M$40 M
2019$50 M$67 M$40 M
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
29%
71%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSuffield, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202529%71%81%
202429%70%85%
202329%69%85%
202229%68%85%
202129%69%85%
202029%68%85%
201929%69%85%
201829%69%85%
201729%70%85%
201629%69%85%
201529%69%85%
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Average Number of Sports
24 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Suffield, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Suffield, CT is Suffield Academy.
How many private schools are located in Suffield?
2 private schools are located in Suffield.
What percentage of students in Suffield go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Suffield are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).

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