Indian Mountain School Photo - The Main Building.

Best Connecticut Private Elementary Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) serving 1,036 students in Connecticut. You can also find more schools membership associations in Connecticut.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Connecticut include Indian Mountain School, The Ethel Walker School, and Rumsey Hall School.
The average acceptance rate is 51%, which is lower than the Connecticut private elementary school average acceptance rate of 73%.

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) in Connecticut (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Rectory School
Rectory School Photo - Rectory School, nestled on 138 acres in Pomfret, Connecticut, is a distinguished K-9 private institution renowned as a "Junior Boarding School." Offering both 5-day and 7-day boarding options for students in grades 5-9, Rectory ensures a comprehensive educational experience.
528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
Gr: K-9 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition listed
St. Thomas More School
St. Thomas More School Photo
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45 Cottage Road
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 823-3861
Gr: 8-12 | 162 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Ethel Walker School
The Ethel Walker School Photo
All-girls
230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
Gr: 7-12 | 226 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 51 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Gr: PK-9 | 320 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rumsey Hall School
Rumsey Hall School Photo
201 Romford Rd
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Gr: PK-9 | 328 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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