St. Thomas's Day School Photo

Oldest Private Elementary Schools in Connecticut

The average private elementary school in Connecticut was founded around 1957 (2025).
The oldest private elementary school in Connecticut is Hopkins School, founded in 1660.
Year Founded Range: 1660 1917 Avg. Year Founded: 1883

Oldest Private Elementary Schools in Connecticut (2025)

School
Founding Date
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.
(6)
Founding Date: 1660
Grades: 7-12
986 Forest Road
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 397-1001
Rank: #22.
Eagle House Education Program
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1809
Grades: 1-8
1680 Albany Ave
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 297-0552
Rank: #33.
Greenwich Academy
All-girls
(2)
Founding Date: 1827
Grades: PK-12
200 N Maple Ave
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8900
Rank: #44.
Sacred Heart Greenwich
Sacred Heart Greenwich Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(7)
Founding Date: 1848
Grades: PK-12
1177 King Street
Greenwich, CT 06831
(609) 261-2273
Rank: #55.
Connecticut Junior Republic-bristol
All-girls | Special Education School
(1)
Founding Date: 1858
Grades: 6-12
30 Pleasant St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 845-8010
Rank: #66.
St. Lukes Parish School
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
Founding Date: 1864
Grades: K-1
1864 Post Rd
Darien, CT 06820
(203) 655-4067
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Founding Date: 1865
Grades: PK-12
565 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 236-9561
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
King School
King School Photo - Grade 1 students participating in STEM activities.
Founding Date: 1865
Grades: PK-12
1450 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-3496
Rank: #99.
St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School Photo - Grade 7 science
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1874
Grades: PK-8
10 School Hill Rd
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-6141
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1881
Grades: PK-8
18 Clapboard Ridge Rd
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 748-7823
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
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)
Founding Date: 1881
Grades: 6-12
180 Bloomfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 236-5618
Rank: #1212.
St. Patrick Cathedral School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1882
Grades: PK-8
211 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-4174
Rank: #1313.
St. Peter School
St. Peter School Photo - St. Peter School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1886
Grades: PK-8
98 Main St
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 748-2895
Rank: #1414.
St. James School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1887
Grades: PK-8
120 Water Street
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 774-3281
Rank: #1515.
Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School Photo - Class of 2024 - Grade 8
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1888
Grades: PK-8
15 Hunters Ave
Norwich, CT 06380
(860) 887-1757
Rank: #1616.
The Williams School
The Williams School Photo
(5)
Founding Date: 1891
Grades: 6-12
182 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5333
Rank: #1717.
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1892
Grades: PK-8
154 Meadow St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 583-5631
Rank: #1818.
Oak Hill School
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1893
Grades: K-12
120 Holcomb St
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 769-3860
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Adelbrook
Special Education School
(1)
Founding Date: 1900
Grades: 5-12
60 Hicksville Rd
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 635-5801
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Adelbrook-the Learning Center Of Manchester
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1900
Grades: K-6
42 Prospect St
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1255
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Rumsey Hall School
Rumsey Hall School Photo
Founding Date: 1900
Grades: PK-9
201 Romford Rd
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Rank: #2222.
Brunswick School
Brunswick School Photo - Middle School Campus on King Street
All-boys
Founding Date: 1902
Grades: PK-12
100 Maher Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Rank: #2323.
Connecticut Junior Republic
All-boys | Special Education School
(3)
Founding Date: 1904
Grades: 7-12
550 Goshen Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-9423
Rank: #2424.
Southington Catholic School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1905
Grades: PK-8
133 Bristol St
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-2485
Rank: #2525.
The Oxford Academy
The Oxford Academy Photo - Oxford Academy is set along the vibrant shoreline of Connecticut. Our family style community of students and faculty are stewards to local beaches and waterways. They embrace the many rich offerings of the area including museums, volunteering and athletic competitions with shoreline schools.
All-boys
(4)
Founding Date: 1906
Grades: 8-12
1393 Boston Post Road
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6247
Rank: #2626.
St. Mary
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1907
Grades: PK-8
43 Cole St
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 753-2574
Rank: #2727.
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)
Founding Date: 1909
Grades: 6-12
170 Kingswood Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 727-5000
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Assumption School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: PK-8
51 N Cliff St
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 734-0855
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
The Ethel Walker School
The Ethel Walker School Photo
All-girls
Founding Date: 1911
Grades: 6-12
230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
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)
Founding Date: 1912
Grades: NS-12
1108 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Whitney Hall School
Special Education School
Founding Date: 1912
Grades: 2-12
1400 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-2116
Rank: #3232.
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1913
Grades: PK-8
11 N Whittlesey Ave
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 269-4477
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Foote School
Foote School Photo
(3)
Founding Date: 1916
Grades: K-9
50 Loomis Place
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 777-3464
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
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)
Founding Date: 1916
Grades: NS-9
635 Frogtown Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
St. Lawrence School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1917
Grades: PK-8
231 Main St
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 933-2518
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Connecticut average private elementary schools founding year?
The Connecticut average private elementary schools founding year is 1957 for 2025.
What are the private elementary schools with oldest founding year in Connecticut?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Connecticut include Hopkins School, Eagle House Education Program and Greenwich Academy.

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