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Best Tolland County Private Schools (2026-27)

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 71%.
30% of private schools in Tolland County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Presbyterian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Tolland County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Oak Grove Montessori School
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
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Map of Christ Lutheran School
Christ Lutheran School
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
330 Church St
Amston, CT 06231
(860) 228-5134
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Map of Covenant Academy
Covenant Academy
Gr: 4-10 | 24 students
Specialized Curriculum (Presbyterian)
26 Deer Mdw
Tolland, CT 06084
(860) 983-0805
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Map of Hans Christian Andersen Montessori School
Hans Christian Andersen Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 20 students
Montessori School
212 Bolton Center Rd
Bolton, CT 06043
(860) 646-5727
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Map of Lighthouse Christian School
Lighthouse Christian School
Gr: K | 27 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
195 Route 6
Columbia, CT 06237
(860) 228-2891
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Map of Mansfield Discovery Depot
Mansfield Discovery Depot
Gr: PK | 104 students
Daycare / Preschool
50 Depot Rd
Storrs Mansfield, CT 06268
(860) 487-0062
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Map of Mt. Hope Montessori School
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
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Map of Natchaug Hospital School-consolidated
Natchaug Hospital School-consolidated
Gr: 1-12 | 80 students
Special Education School
189 Storrs Rd
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 456-1311
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Map of Preschool Of The Arts-tolland
Preschool Of The Arts-tolland
Gr: NS-PK | 44 students
Daycare / Preschool
684 Tolland Stage Road
Tolland, CT 06084
(860) 875-7195
(2)
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Map of Vernon KinderCare
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
Preschool Of The Arts Inc
Gr: K-2 | 59 students
Alternative School
20 Church St
Ellington, CT 06029
(860) 871-7332
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Map of St. Bernard School
St. Bernard School
Gr: K-8 | 70 students
Catholic
20 School St
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 875-0475
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Map of St. Edward School
St. Edward School
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students
Catholic
25 Church St
Stafford Springs, CT 06076
(860) 684-2600
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students
Catholic
41 West St
Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
(860) 875-4943
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Overview

Category
This State (CT)
US
# Schools
10 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearTolland County Total Schools
202510
202410
202311
202212
202113
202013
201913
201813
201713
201614
201515
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# Students
455 Students
64,529 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearTolland County AverageConnecticut (CT) AverageNational Average
202551165179
202451161172
202355163174
202257168185
202159166180
202059163171
201959167175
201859165172
201758175180
201659172178
201557167167
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% Average Students of Color
32%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearTolland County AverageConnecticut (CT) AverageNational Average
202531%31%34%
202431%31%34%
202323%30%33%
202221%28%33%
202118%28%32%
202018%28%32%
201918%25%31%
201818%25%31%
201718%25%32%
201617%25%32%
201521%27%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
64 Teachers
7,884 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearTolland County AverageConnecticut (CT) AverageNational Average
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
201711:19:112:1
201610:19:112:1
201510:19:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
70%

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

YearTolland County AverageConnecticut (CT) AverageNational Average
202566%70%55%
202466%70%54%
202366%68%54%
202266%68%54%
202166%69%54%
202066%69%54%
201966%69%53%
201866%68%53%
201766%68%53%
201681%68%52%
201581%69%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearTolland County AverageConnecticut (CT) AverageNational Average
2025141415
2016101415
2015101315
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,944
$28,702

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearTolland County AverageConnecticut (CT) AverageNational Average
2025$23,944$28,288$15,012
2024$9,100$30,554$13,254
2023$9,100$28,947$12,626
2022$7,100$28,819$12,187
2021$7,100$26,681$11,800
2020$7,100$26,067$11,512
2019$7,100$24,505$11,293
2018$7,100$25,386$11,017
2017$7,100$24,171$10,708
2016$9,700$23,194$10,356
2015$12,000$21,099$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
22%
37%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearTolland County AverageConnecticut (CT) AverageNational Average
202522%36%34%
202422%37%34%
202322%36%34%
202222%35%33%
202122%35%33%
202022%35%32%
201922%33%31%
201822%32%30%
201722%30%30%
201621%29%29%
201521%29%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,290
$17,238

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearTolland County AverageConnecticut (CT) AverageNational Average
2025$1,290$17,086$7,073
2024$1,290$16,673$6,930
2023$1,290$17,289$6,469
2022$1,290$17,371$6,289
2021$1,290$16,911$6,055
2020$1,290$16,537$5,921
2019$1,290$16,496$5,795
2018$1,290$16,370$5,456
2017$1,290$15,732$5,319
2016$1,290$14,806$5,105
2015$1,290$13,132$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
60%
71%
Average Endowment Size
$10 million
$64.96 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearTolland County AverageConnecticut (CT) AverageNational Average
20250.580.630.65
20240.580.630.65
20230.590.620.65
20220.600.590.64
20210.590.590.64
20200.590.590.64
20190.580.560.63
20180.580.560.63
20170.570.530.61
20160.570.540.61
20150.580.540.61
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearTolland County AverageConnecticut (CT) AverageNational Average
20252%1%1%
20242%1%1%
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# Asian Students
7 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearTolland County AverageConnecticut (CT) AverageNational Average
20251%5%5%
20241%5%5%
20232%5%5%
20223%5%4%
20212%5%4%
20202%5%4%
20192%5%4%
20182%5%4%
20172%4%4%
20162%4%4%
20152%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
17 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearTolland County AverageConnecticut (CT) AverageNational Average
20254%9%9%
20244%9%9%
20233%8%9%
20223%7%8%
20213%7%9%
20203%8%9%
20192%6%8%
20182%6%8%
20172%5%8%
20162%6%8%
20152%6%8%
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# Black Students
23 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
5%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearTolland County AverageConnecticut (CT) AverageNational Average
20255%8%7%
20245%8%7%
20234%7%8%
20224%8%7%
20214%8%7%
20204%8%8%
20194%7%7%
20184%7%7%
20173%7%7%
20163%7%7%
20154%8%8%
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# White Students
153 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
32%
56%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearTolland County AverageConnecticut (CT) AverageNational Average
202533%56%52%
202433%56%52%
202341%58%52%
202245%61%54%
202149%60%54%
202049%60%54%
201948%64%56%
201848%64%56%
201747%66%58%
201647%65%58%
201545%65%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
267 Students
12,827 Students
% of Others Students
56%
21%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearTolland County AverageConnecticut (CT) AverageNational Average
202555%21%26%
202455%21%26%
202350%20%25%
202245%19%25%
202142%20%25%
202042%19%24%
201944%18%24%
201844%18%23%
201746%18%22%
201646%18%22%
201547%17%21%
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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 higher than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.
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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