06517 Connecticut Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 1,148 students in 06517, CT (there are 3 public schools, serving 700 public students). 62% of all K-12 students in 06517, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in 06517, CT include Hamden Hall Country Day School, Whitney Hall School, and St. Rita School.
The average acceptance rate is 15%, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 72%.
60% of private schools in 06517, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked 06517 Connecticut Private Schools (2026-27)

Hamden Hall Country Day School Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 650 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 22 | Extracurriculars: 45
1108 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
(4)
St. Rita School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
Catholic
1601 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-3114
Map of Whitney Hall School
Gr: 2-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Special Education School
1400 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-2116
Map of Cedarhurst School
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students
Special Education School
871 Prospect St
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 764-9314
(1)
Map of Salma K Farid Academy
Gr: K-7 | 47 students
Islamic
131 Leeder Hill Dr
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 230-1965
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06517, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Lorraine D Foster Day School
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students
Special Education School
1861 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 230-4877

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 06517, CT?
The top ranked private schools in 06517, CT include Hamden Hall Country Day School, Whitney Hall School, and St. Rita School.
How many private schools are located in 06517?
5 private schools are located in 06517.
How diverse are private schools in 06517?
06517 private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 33%.
What percentage of students in 06517 go to private school?
62% of all K-12 students in 06517 are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 06517?
60% of private schools in 06517 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

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