Tolland County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 private schools serving 455 students in Tolland County, CT (there are 43 public schools, serving 17,890 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 60%, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
30% of private schools in Tolland County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Tolland County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Oak Grove Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
132 Pleasant Valley Road
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 456-1031
Map of Christ Lutheran School
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
330 Church St
Amston, CT 06231
(860) 228-5134
Map of Covenant Academy
Gr: 4-10 | 24 students
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
26 Deer Mdw
Tolland, CT 06084
(860) 983-0805
Map of Hans Christian Andersen Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Montessori School
212 Bolton Center Rd
Bolton, CT 06043
(860) 646-5727
Map of Lighthouse Christian School
Gr: K | 27 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
195 Route 6
Columbia, CT 06237
(860) 228-2891
Map of Mansfield Discovery Depot
Gr: PK | 104 students
Daycare / Preschool
50 Depot Rd
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
(860) 487-0062
Map of Mt. Hope Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
48 Bassetts Bridge Road
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 423-1070
Map of Natchaug Hospital School-consolidated
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students
Special Education School
189 Storrs Rd
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 456-1311
Map of Preschool Of The Arts-tolland
Gr: NS-PK | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
684 Tolland Stage Road
Tolland, CT 06084
(860) 875-7195
(2)
Map of Vernon KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
273 Talcottville Rd
Vernon, CT 06066
(860) 404-9520
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Tolland County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Preschool Of The Arts Inc
Gr: K-2 | 59 students
Alternative School
20 Church St
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 871-7332
Map of St. Bernard School
Gr: K-8 | 70 students
Catholic
20 School St
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 875-0475
Map of St. Edward School
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students
Catholic
25 Church St
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
(860) 684-2600
Map of St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students
Catholic
41 West St
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 875-4943

Overview

Category
This State (CT)
US
# Schools
10 Schools

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# Students
455 Students
64,585 Students

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% Average Students of Color
32%
33%

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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
64 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
71%
Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,944
$29,228
Average % on Financial Aid
22%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,290
$18,198
Average Acceptance Rate
60%
72%
Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$65.67 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.63

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# American Indian Students
4 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%

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# Hispanic Students
17 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%

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# Black Students
23 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%

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# White Students
153 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
32%
56%

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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
267 Students
12,892 Students
% of Others Students
56%
21%

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All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Tolland County, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Tolland County, CT is Oak Grove Montessori School.
How many private schools are located in Tolland County?
10 private schools are located in Tolland County.
How diverse are private schools in Tolland County?
Tolland County private schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 33%.
What percentage of students in Tolland County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Tolland County are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tolland County?
30% of private schools in Tolland County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Tolland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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