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West Haven Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 701 students in West Haven, CT, 10% of all K-12 students in West Haven, CT are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
100% of private schools in West Haven, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked West Haven Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students
Catholic
1 Notre Dame Way
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-3217
(1)
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Map of St. Lawrence School
St. Lawrence School
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
231 Main St
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 933-2518
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West Haven, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Our Lady Of Victory School
Our Lady Of Victory School
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
620 Jones Hill Rd
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 932-6457
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West Haven, CT Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
701
Students
$19,150
Avg. Tuition
44%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (West Haven)
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools
419 Schools
# Students
701 Students
64,550 Students
% Students of Color
44%
32%
0.69
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
5 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
9%
# Black Students
123 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
17%
8%
# White Students
347 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
49%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
63 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
91 Students
12,857 Students
% of Others Students
13%
21%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
48 Teachers
7,896 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
8:1
Average Number of AP Courses
60 courses
18 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,150
$29,145
Average Endowment Size
$9 million
$65.67 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
72%
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in West Haven, CT?
The top ranked private schools in West Haven, CT include St. Lawrence School and Notre Dame High School.
How many private schools are located in West Haven?
2 private schools are located in West Haven.
What percentage of students in West Haven go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in West Haven are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Haven?
100% of private schools in West Haven are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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