Rectory School Photo - Rectory School, nestled on 138 acres in Pomfret, Connecticut, is a distinguished K-9 private institution renowned as a "Junior Boarding School." Offering both 5-day and 7-day boarding options for students in grades 5-9, Rectory ensures a comprehensive educational experience.

Average Private Elementary School endowment in Connecticut

The average private elementary school endowment in Connecticut is $36.9M (2025-26).
The private elementary school in Connecticut with the highest endowment is Hopkins School, with a endowment of $190M.
Endowment Range: $1M $190M Avg. Endowment: $36.9M

Average Private Elementary School endowment in Connecticut (2025-26)

School
Endowment
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Hopkins School
Hopkins School Photo - Hopkins is a grade 7-12 grade gender-inclusive learning community located on 108 acres overlooking New Haven.
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Endowment: $190 M
Grades: 7-12
986 Forest Road
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 397-1001
Rank: #22.
Brunswick School
Brunswick School Photo - Middle School Campus on King Street
All-boys
Endowment: $179 M
Grades: PK-12
100 Maher Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Rank: #33.
Endowment: $70 M
Grades: NS-12
401 Old Church Rd
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 863-5600
Rank: #44.
New Canaan Country School
New Canaan Country School Photo - Academics, arts, music and athletics are woven into our students' day to pique their curiosity and instill a joy of learning.
(9)
Endowment: $51 M
Grades: NS-9
635 Frogtown Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
Rank: #55.
Renbrook School
Renbrook School Photo - Renbrook School provides students in preschool through grade eight with a robust, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate educational experience of the highest caliber. Small classes in an intimate community of supportive and caring teachers allow for an individualized approach to learning enabling each child to learn to take appropriate risks and identify and cultivate his or her own strengths.
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Endowment: $50 M
Grades: NS-8
2865 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-1661
Rank: #66.
St. Luke's School
St. Luke's School Photo
Endowment: $50 M
Grades: 5-12
377 North Wilton Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 801-4833
Rank: #77.
King School
King School Photo - Grade 1 students participating in STEM activities.
Endowment: $40 M
Grades: PK-12
1450 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-3496
Rank: #88.
The Ethel Walker School
The Ethel Walker School Photo
All-girls
Endowment: $35 M
Grades: 7-12
230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
Rank: #99.
Rectory School
Rectory School Photo - Rectory School, nestled on 138 acres in Pomfret, Connecticut, is a distinguished K-9 private institution renowned as a "Junior Boarding School." Offering both 5-day and 7-day boarding options for students in grades 5-9, Rectory ensures a comprehensive educational experience.
Endowment: $26 M
Grades: K-9
528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
Rank: #1010.
The Williams School
The Williams School Photo
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Endowment: $17 M
Grades: 6-12
182 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5333
Rank: #1111.
Endowment: $12 M
Grades: PK-9
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Covenant Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Presbyterian)
Endowment: $10 M
Grades: 4-10
26 Deer Mdw
Tolland, CT 06084
(860) 983-0805
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Foote School
Foote School Photo
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Endowment: $10 M
Grades: K-9
50 Loomis Place
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 777-3464
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Ridgefield Academy
Ridgefield Academy Photo - In a school that is Pre-K to Grade 8 by design, childhood is valued and kids are encouraged to stay kids. Students have ample opportunities to play outdoors and indoors, and often can be seen rushing to recess each day on the Outdoor Campus Center, a bi-level playscape that provides endless opportunities for play and learning.
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Endowment: $10 M
Grades: NS-8
223 West Mountain Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-1800
Rank: #1515.
Watkinson School
Watkinson School Photo - 225 students from 43 towns, reflecting a wide range of academic, personal and socioeconomic backgrounds. Faculty includes 43 teachers, 26 of whom hold master's degrees or above. Student-teacher ratio 6:1. Average class size 14
(2)
Endowment: $9.5 M
Grades: 6-12
180 Bloomfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 236-5618
Rank: #1616.
The Southport School
The Southport School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
Endowment: $5.5 M
Grades: 2-8
214 Main Street
Southport, CT 06890
(203) 254-2044
Rank: #1717.
St. Thomas More School
St. Thomas More School Photo
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Endowment: $4 M
Grades: 8-12
45 Cottage Road
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 823-3861
Rank: #1818.
Children's Community School
(1)
Endowment: $2.5 M
Grades: PK-8
23 John Street
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 575-0659
Rank: #1919.
The Greenwich Japanese School
Special Program Emphasis
Endowment: $2 M
Grades: 1-9
15 Ridgeway
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 629-9039
Rank: #2020.
The Country School
The Country School Photo - Silent Sustained Reading
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Endowment: $1.7 M
Grades: NS-8
341 Opening Hill Road
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 421-3113
Rank: #2121.
Endowment: $1 M
Grades: K-8
20 Island Avenue
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 689-5101

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Connecticut average private elementary schools endowment?
The Connecticut average private elementary schools endowment is $36.9M for 2025-26.
What are the private elementary schools with the highest endowment in Connecticut?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Connecticut include Hopkins School, Brunswick School and Greenwich Country Day School.

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