Best Watertown Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 326 students in Watertown, CT.
100% of private elementary schools in Watertown, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Elementary Schools in Watertown, CT (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
760 Main St
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 274-9208
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
St. John's School
(Catholic)
760 Main St
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 201-7572
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students

Overview

This Town (Watertown)
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
326 Students
44,662 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
5,574 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
8:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
698 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,520 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
4,021 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
20 Students
3,307 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
203 Students
24,390 Students
% White Students
62%
57%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
51 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
72 Students
8,552 Students
% of Others Students
22%
20%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Watertown, CT?
2 private elementary schools are located in Watertown, CT.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Watertown?
100% of private elementary schools in Watertown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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