Rectory School Top 21 · Largest Endowment (CT)
TLC Rolling Ridge Top 12 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (CT)

Best Windham County Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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 73%.
33% of private elementary schools in Windham County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Rectory School Photo
Gr: K-9 | 247 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 21 | Extracurriculars: 30
528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
(10)
Map of 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
TLC Rolling Ridge Photo
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Special Education School
Rt. 169
Brooklyn, CT 06234
(860) 774-5619
Map of Maranatha Sda Regional School
Gr: 3-9 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
126 Quarry St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 456-4984
Map of Northeast Cdt
Gr: 7-12 | 18 students
Special Education School
934 N Main St
Danielson, CT 62391
(860) 779-2101
Map of 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
Map of St. Mary St.. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Catholic
35 Valley St
Willimantic, CT 06226
(860) 423-8479
Map of 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)

Map of Plainfield Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Catholic
120 Prospect Street
Moosup, CT 06354
(860) 564-3476
Map of St. Mary School
Gr: K-9 | 154 students
Catholic
23 Marshall St
Putnam, CT 06260
(860) 928-7046

Overview

Category
This State (CT)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
780 Students
44,662 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
31%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
139 Teachers
5,574 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
$25,057
Average % on Financial Aid
37%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$12,303
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
73%
Average Endowment Size
$26 million
$35.73 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.62
# American Indian Students
6 Students
698 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
53 Students
1,520 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
91 Students
4,021 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
9%
# Black Students
50 Students
3,307 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
555 Students
24,390 Students
% White Students
67%
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
73 Students
8,552 Students
% of Others Students
9%
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 top ranked private elementary schools in Windham County, CT include TLC Rolling Ridge, St. James School, and Rectory School.
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 31%.
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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