Rectory School Photo - Rectory's 138-acre campus, located in beautiful Pomfret, CT is located within 45-minutes of three major cities (Hartford, CT, Worcester, MA, Providence, RI), 1 1/2 hours from Boston, and 3 hours from New York City. Our campus has 25 buildings, including 11 dormitories, the Bigelow Academic Center and the Hale elementary space and Smith Learning Center, opening in 2017.

Connecticut Private Schools Offering the Most Extra-Curriculars

The average private school in Connecticut offers 13 extracurriculars (2024-25).
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 (2024-25)

School
# Extra-curriculars
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Kent School
Kent School Photo
(Episcopal)
Extra-curriculars: 65
Grades: 9-12
1 Macedonia Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-6020
Rank: #22.
The Ethel Walker School
The Ethel Walker School Photo
All-girls
Extra-curriculars: 51
Grades: 6-12
230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
Rank: #33.
St. Luke's School
St. Luke's School Photo - An aerial view of the St. Luke's 40-acre campus in New Canaan, CT.
Extra-curriculars: 48
Grades: 5-12
377 North Wilton Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 801-4833
Rank: #44.
Hamden Hall Country Day School
Hamden Hall Country Day School Photo - Between 15 and 20 percent of our graduating student-athletes compete at the collegiate Division I, II and III levels.
(Christian)
(4)
Extra-curriculars: 45
Grades: NS-12
1108 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
Rank: #55.
King School
King School Photo - Grade 1 students participating in STEM activities.
Extra-curriculars: 42
Grades: PK-12
1450 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-3496
Rank: #66.
Marianapolis Preparatory School
Marianapolis Preparatory School Photo
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 38
Grades: 9-12
26 Chase Road
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
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 37
Grades: 9-12
587 Oronoke Rd
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 757-9248
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
St. Bernard School
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
Rank: #99.
St. Joseph High School
St. Joseph High School Photo - At St. Joseph High School, students SEEK out their talents, STRIVE for greatness, SERVE the common good, and THRIVE with confidence.
(Catholic)
(4)
Extra-curriculars: 33
Grades: 9-12
2320 Huntington Tpke
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 378-9378
Rank: #1010.
Salisbury School
Salisbury School Photo
All-boys (Episcopal)
(2)
Extra-curriculars: 31
Grades: 9-12
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Rank: #1111.
Kingswood Oxford School
Kingswood Oxford School Photo - Our mission and core values are the grounding force within our school, its very soul. Our mission is why we are here. Our values are what we do. Ask any KO student about the core value that resonates with them the most, and you`ll get thoughtful and meaningful answers. 'Care beyond self' always tops the list.
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 30
Grades: 6-12
170 Kingswood Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 727-5000
Rank: #1212.
Greenwich Catholic School
Greenwich Catholic School Photo - Rooted in Faith. Surrounded by Community. Committed to Excellence.
(Catholic)
(2)
Extra-curriculars: 29
Grades: PK-8
471 North Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
Rank: #1313.
Winston Preparatory School CT
Winston Preparatory School CT Photo
Special Education School
Extra-curriculars: 28
Grades: 4-12
57 West Rocks Road
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 229-0465
Rank: #1414.
Rectory School
Rectory School Photo - Rectory's High Value Learning makes the classroom experience more compelling, and even takes the learning outside of the classroom. Our program allows students to thrive in a compelling hands-on environment where teamwork and creative problem solving are emphasized.
Extra-curriculars: 27
Grades: K-9
528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
Rank: #1515.
Westover School
Westover School Photo
All-girls
(2)
Extra-curriculars: 26
Grades: 9-12
1237 Whittemore Road
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 577-4521
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Immaculate High School
Immaculate High School Photo
(Catholic)
(11)
Extra-curriculars: 25
Grades: 9-12
73 Southern Blvd
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
(Catholic)
Extra-curriculars: 25
Grades: 9-12
1001 Stafford Ave
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-0911
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Whitby School
Whitby School Photo - After raising caterpillars to become butterflies, our youngest Stepping Stones students (18 months - 3 years) set them free in the garden.
(11)
Extra-curriculars: 25
Grades: NS-8
969 Lake Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 302-3900
Rank: #1919.
Cheshire Academy
Cheshire Academy Photo - Character development has long been a priority at Cheshire Academy. The Eight Pillars of Bowden are the ways in which we demonstrate our core values and basic beliefs: Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Civility, Citizenship, Morality, Fairness and Trustworthiness.
Extra-curriculars: 24
Grades: 9-12
10 Main St
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Hopkins School
Hopkins School Photo - Hopkins is a grade 7-12 grade gender-inclusive learning community located on 108 acres overlooking New Haven.
(6)
Extra-curriculars: 23
Grades: 7-12
986 Forest Road
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
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Extra-curriculars: 21
Grades: 9-12
99 Green Hill Rd
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7334
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Westminster School
Westminster School Photo - Armor Academic Center on the campus of Westminster School.
Extra-curriculars: 21
Grades: 9-12
995 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-3043
Rank: #2424.
Northwest Catholic High School
Northwest Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
Extra-curriculars: 20
Grades: 9-12
29 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-4221
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Eagle Hill School
Eagle Hill School Photo - Eagle Hill School's Campus
Special Education School
(5)
Extra-curriculars: 18
Grades: 1-8
45 Glenville Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 622-9240
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Extra-curriculars: 18
Grades: 9-12
220 Jefferson St
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 372-6521
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
St. Rose Of Lima School
(Catholic)
(5)
Extra-curriculars: 18
Grades: PK-8
40 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-5102
Rank: #2828.
Sacred Heart Greenwich
Sacred Heart Greenwich Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(7)
Extra-curriculars: 17
Grades: PK-12
1177 King Street
Greenwich, CT 06831
(609) 261-2273
Rank: #2929.
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)
Extra-curriculars: 16
Grades: NS-9
635 Frogtown Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Devereux Glenholme School
Special Education School
Extra-curriculars: 15
Grades: 5-12
81 Sabbaday Lane
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7377
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Foote School
Foote School Photo
(3)
Extra-curriculars: 15
Grades: K-9
50 Loomis Place
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 777-3464
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Brunswick School
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
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Christian Heritage School
Christian Heritage School Photo - CHS Kindergarten is reputed to have one of the highest quality programs in all of Fairfield County. Small classes, with a supportive and engaging environment are what gives young children their educational advantage.
(Christian)
(21)
Extra-curriculars: 14
Grades: K-12
575 White Plains Rd
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 261-6230
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Torrington Christian Academy
Torrington Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
Extra-curriculars: 14
Grades: NS-12
387 New Harwinton Rd
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 482-7464
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
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)
Extra-curriculars: 14
Grades: 6-12
180 Bloomfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 236-5618
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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 2024-25.
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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