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Watertown Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 918 students in Watertown, CT, 48% of all K-12 students in Watertown, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 19%, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
67% of private schools in Watertown, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Watertown Private Schools (2026-27)

The Taft School Photo
The Taft School
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 17
110 Woodbury Road
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-7777
(2)
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Map of St. John The Evangelist School
St. John The Evangelist School
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
Catholic
760 Main St
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 274-9208
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Map of St. John's School
St. John's School
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Catholic
760 Main St
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 201-7572
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Watertown, CT Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
918
Students
$81,400
Avg. Tuition
11
Avg. Class Size
37%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Watertown)
This State (CT)
# Schools
3 Schools
419 Schools
# Students
918 Students
64,550 Students
% Students of Color
37%
32%
0.48
0.63
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
72 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
8%
5%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
58 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
651 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
71%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
98 Students
12,857 Students
% of Others Students
11%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
159 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
8:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
76%
71%
Average Class Size
11 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$81,400
$29,140
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$62,000
$17,642
Average Endowment Size
$282.9 million
$65.67 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
19%
72%
Average Number of Sports
17 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Watertown, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Watertown, CT is The Taft School.
How many private schools are located in Watertown?
3 private schools are located in Watertown.
What percentage of students in Watertown go to private school?
48% of all K-12 students in Watertown are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Watertown?
67% of private schools in Watertown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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