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TLC Rolling Ridge Top 13 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (CT)

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Windham County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private elementary schools serving 780 students in Windham County, CT.

The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Connecticut private elementary school average acceptance rate of 75%.

33% of private elementary schools in Windham County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 8
# Students Served: 780
Average Class Size: 12 students
% Students of Color: 24%
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Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 8
# Students Served: 780
Average Class Size: 12 students
% Students of Color: 24%
View Windham County, CT School Trends

Top Ranked Windham County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Rectory School

Gr: K-9 | 247 students

Avg. class size: 12 students

Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 30

528 Pomfret Street

Pomfret, CT 06258

(860) 928-1328

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St. James School

Gr: PK-8 | 202 students

Avg. class size: 20 students

Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3

Catholic

120 Water Street

Danielson, CT 06239

(860) 774-3281

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TLC Rolling Ridge

Gr: K-12 | 27 students

Avg. class size: 5 students

Special Education School

Rt. 169

Brooklyn, CT 06234

(860) 774-5619

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Maranatha Sda Regional School

Gr: 3-9 | 9 students

Seventh Day Adventist

126 Quarry St

Willimantic, CT 06226

(860) 456-4984

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Northeast Cdt

Gr: 7-12 | 18 students

Special Education School

934 N Main St

Danielson, CT 62391

(860) 779-2101

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River Run Academy At The Susan Wayne Center Of Excel

Gr: 6-12 | 32 students

Special Education School

75 Church St

Thompson, CT 06277

(860) 928-5900

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St. Mary St.. Joseph School

Gr: PK-8 | 111 students

Catholic

35 Valley St

Willimantic, CT 06226

(860) 423-8479

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Windham Cdt

Gr: K-12 | 104 students

Special Education School

345 Jackson St

Willimantic, CT 06226

(860) 456-1311

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Windham County Private Elementary Schools (Closed)

Plainfield Catholic School

Gr: PK-8 | 216 students

Catholic

120 Prospect Street

Moosup, CT 06354

(860) 564-3476

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St. Mary School

Gr: K-9 | 154 students

Catholic

23 Marshall St

Putnam, CT 06260

(860) 928-7046

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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

139 Teachers

5,584 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

8:1

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree

62%

71%

Average Class Size

12 students

14 students

Average Number of AP Courses

10 courses

16 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$39,538

$25,257

Average % on Financial Aid

37%

34%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$750

$13,937

Average Acceptance Rate

95%

75%

Average Endowment Size

$26 million

$35.01 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53

0.62

# American Indian Students

6 Students

698 Students

% American Indian Students

# Asian Students

53 Students

1,520 Students

% Asian Students

# Hispanic Students

91 Students

4,021 Students

% Hispanic Students

11%

# Black Students

50 Students

3,307 Students

% Black Students

# White Students

555 Students

24,390 Students

% White Students

67%

57%

# Hawaiian Students

0 Students

51 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

73 Students

8,608 Students

% of Others Students

20%

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars

17 extracurriculars

11 extracurriculars

Average Number of Sports

14 sports

7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Windham County, CT?

The private elementary schools in Windham County, CT include Rectory School, St. James School, and TLC Rolling Ridge.

How many private elementary schools are located in Windham County?

8 private elementary schools are located in Windham County.

How diverse are private elementary schools in Windham County?

Windham County private elementary schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 32%.

What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Windham County?

33% of private elementary schools in Windham County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Which private elementary schools in Windham County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Windham County include: St. James School vs. St. Mary St.. Joseph School, St. Mary St.. Joseph School vs. St. James School

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