The average private school in Connecticut offers 13 extracurriculars (2025).
The private school in Connecticut offering the most extracurriculars is Kent School, offering 65 extracurriculars.
Extra Offered Range: 14
65
Avg. Extra Offered: 27
Connecticut Private Schools Offering the Most Extra-Curriculars (2025)
School
# Extra-curriculars
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Kent School![Kent School Photo]( "Kent School Photo")
(Episcopal)
Extra-curriculars: 65
Grades: 9-12
1 Macedonia Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-6020
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-6020
Rank: #22.
The Ethel Walker School![The Ethel Walker School Photo]( "The Ethel Walker School Photo")
All-girls
Extra-curriculars: 51
Grades: 6-12
230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
Rank: #33.
Extra-curriculars: 48
Grades: 5-12
377 North Wilton Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 801-4833
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 801-4833
Rank: #44.
Extra-curriculars: 45
Grades: NS-12
1108 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
Rank: #55.
Extra-curriculars: 42
Grades: PK-12
1450 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-3496
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-3496
Rank: #66.
Marianapolis Preparatory School![Marianapolis Preparatory School Photo]( "Marianapolis Preparatory School Photo")
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 38
Grades: 9-12
26 Chase Road
Thompson, CT 06277
(860) 923-9245
Thompson, CT 06277
(860) 923-9245
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Holy Cross High School![Holy Cross High School Photo - Be A Scholar, Be A Leader, Be Holy Cross]( "Holy Cross High School Photo - Be A Scholar, Be A Leader, Be Holy Cross")
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 37
Grades: 9-12
587 Oronoke Rd
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 757-9248
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 757-9248
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
St. Bernard School![St. Bernard School Photo - Saint Bernard School XBSS leaders.]( "St. Bernard School Photo - Saint Bernard School XBSS leaders.")
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 37
Grades: 6-12
1593 Norwich New London Tpke
Uncasville, CT 06382
(860) 848-1271
Uncasville, CT 06382
(860) 848-1271
Rank: #99.
Extra-curriculars: 35
Grades: 9-12
2320 Huntington Tpke
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 378-9378
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 378-9378
Rank: #1010.
Extra-curriculars: 31
Grades: 9-12
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Rank: #1111.
Extra-curriculars: 30
Grades: 6-12
170 Kingswood Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 727-5000
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 727-5000
Rank: #1212.
Extra-curriculars: 29
Grades: PK-8
471 North Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
Rank: #1313.
Winston Preparatory School CT![Winston Preparatory School CT Photo]( "Winston Preparatory School CT Photo")
Special Education School
Extra-curriculars: 28
Grades: 4-12
57 West Rocks Road
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 229-0465
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 229-0465
Rank: #1414.
Extra-curriculars: 27
Grades: K-9
528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
Rank: #1515.
Extra-curriculars: 26
Grades: 9-12
1237 Whittemore Road
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 577-4521
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 577-4521
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Extra-curriculars: 25
Grades: 9-12
73 Southern Blvd
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 744-1510
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 744-1510
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
St. Paul Catholic High School![St. Paul Catholic High School Photo - Respect Life Mass 2023]( "St. Paul Catholic High School Photo - Respect Life Mass 2023")
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 25
Grades: 9-12
1001 Stafford Ave
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-0911
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-0911
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Extra-curriculars: 25
Grades: NS-8
969 Lake Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 302-3900
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 302-3900
Rank: #1919.
Extra-curriculars: 24
Grades: 9-12
10 Main St
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Extra-curriculars: 23
Grades: 7-12
986 Forest Road
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 397-1001
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 397-1001
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Extra-curriculars: 23
Grades: PK-9
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Extra-curriculars: 21
Grades: 9-12
99 Green Hill Rd
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7334
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7334
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Extra-curriculars: 21
Grades: 9-12
995 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-3043
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-3043
Rank: #2424.
Extra-curriculars: 20
Grades: 9-12
29 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-4221
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-4221
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Canterbury School![Canterbury School Photo - At Canterbury School, a balanced educational experience integrates academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. As a welcoming interfaith community, Canterbury fosters a sense of belonging, providing passionate educators and transformative opportunities that guide you toward your fullest potential. This is what makes Canterbury School more than just a place to learn-it's a place to become your best self.]( "Canterbury School Photo - At Canterbury School, a balanced educational experience integrates academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. As a welcoming interfaith community, Canterbury fosters a sense of belonging, providing passionate educators and transformative opportunities that guide you toward your fullest potential. This is what makes Canterbury School more than just a place to learn-it's a place to become your best self.")
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 18
Grades: 9-12
101 Aspetuck Avenue
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3800
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3800
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Extra-curriculars: 18
Grades: 1-8
45 Glenville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 622-9240
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 622-9240
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Extra-curriculars: 18
Grades: 9-12
220 Jefferson St
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 372-6521
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 372-6521
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Extra-curriculars: 18
Grades: PK-8
40 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-5102
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-5102
Rank: #2929.
Extra-curriculars: 17
Grades: PK-12
1177 King Street
Greenwich, CT 06831
(609) 261-2273
Greenwich, CT 06831
(609) 261-2273
Rank: #3030.
Extra-curriculars: 16
Grades: NS-9
635 Frogtown Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Devereux Glenholme School
Special Education School
Extra-curriculars: 15
Grades: 5-12
81 Sabbaday Lane
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7377
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7377
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Extra-curriculars: 15
Grades: K-9
50 Loomis Place
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 777-3464
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 777-3464
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Brunswick School![Brunswick School Photo - Middle School Campus on King Street]( "Brunswick School Photo - Middle School Campus on King Street")
All-boys
Extra-curriculars: 14
Grades: PK-12
100 Maher Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Extra-curriculars: 14
Grades: K-12
575 White Plains Rd
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 261-6230
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 261-6230
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Extra-curriculars: 14
Grades: NS-12
387 New Harwinton Rd
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 482-7464
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 482-7464
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Connecticut average number of extracurriculars offered by private schools?
The Connecticut average number of extracurriculars by private schools is 13 for 2025.
What are the private schools with most extracurriculars offered in Connecticut?
The top ranked private schools in Connecticut include Kent School, The Ethel Walker School and St. Luke's School.
What is private high school and private elementary school offering the most extracurriculars in Connecticut?
The private high school offering the most extracurriculars in Connecticut is Kent School, with a value of 65. The private elementary school offering the most extracurriculars is The Ethel Walker School, with a value of 51.
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