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Wallingford Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 579 students in Wallingford, CT.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Connecticut private elementary school average acceptance rate of 75%.
38% of private elementary schools in Wallingford, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Wallingford Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Benhaven Academy
Benhaven Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 32 students
Special Education School
50 N Plains Hwy
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 774-0008
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Map of Holy Trinity School
Holy Trinity School
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Catholic
11 N Whittlesey Ave
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 269-4477
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Map of Benhaven School
Benhaven School
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
Special Education School
125 N Plains Industrial Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 793-1905
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Map of Carver Academy
Carver Academy
Gr: K-7 | 61 students
Christian
350 High Hill Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 626-9794
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Map of Heritage Baptist Academy
Heritage Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students
Baptist
161 S Whittlesey Ave
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 265-7170
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Map of High Road Academy
High Road Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 77 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Special Education School
29 Village Lane
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 294-9139
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High Road School Of Wallingford
Gr: 2-8 | 41 students
Special Education School
33 Village Ln
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 741-0490
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High Road School Of Wallingford-hs
Gr: K-12 | 60 students
Special Education School
31 Village Ln
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 265-5507
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Wallingford, CT Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
579
Students
$6,600
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
32%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wallingford)
This State (CT)
# Schools
8 Schools
267 Schools
# Students
579 Students
44,671 Students
% Students of Color
32%
31%
0.64
0.62
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
698 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
2%
# Asian Students
16 Students
1,520 Students
% Asian Students
3%
4%
# Hispanic Students
85 Students
4,021 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
9%
# Black Students
54 Students
3,307 Students
% Black Students
9%
8%
# White Students
323 Students
24,390 Students
% White Students
55%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
51 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
102 Students
8,570 Students
% of Others Students
18%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
70 Teachers
5,584 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
71%
Average Class Size
10 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,600
$25,074
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Wallingford, CT?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Wallingford, CT include Benhaven Academy and Holy Trinity School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Wallingford?
8 private elementary schools are located in Wallingford.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Wallingford?
Wallingford private elementary schools are approximately 32% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 31%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Wallingford?
38% of private elementary schools in Wallingford are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Wallingford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Wallingford include: High Road School Of Wallingford vs. High Road Academy, High Road Academy vs. High Road School Of Wallingford

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