Oldest Private Preschools in Connecticut

The average private preschool in Connecticut was founded around 1968 (2026-27).
The oldest private preschool in Connecticut is Greenwich Academy, founded in 1827.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # CT Schools Ranked: 167
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1827–1917
  • CT School Avg.: 1967
  • National School Avg.: 1971

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # CT Schools Ranked: 167
  • Top 20 Range (Year Founded): 1827–1917
  • CT School Avg.: 1967
  • National School Avg.: 1971
Show school map — Connecticut (year founded range: 1827–1917, avg 1967)
Year Founded Range: 1827 1946 Avg. Year Founded: 1906

Oldest Private Preschools in Connecticut (2026-27)

Map of Greenwich Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 830 students
All-girls
200 N Maple Ave
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8900
(2)
Sacred Heart Greenwich Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls (Catholic)
1177 King Street
Greenwich, CT 06831
(609) 261-2273
(7)
Chase Collegiate School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11
565 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 236-9561
King School Photo
#3(T3–T4)King School
Gr: PK-12 | 736 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 42
1450 Newfield Ave
Stamford, CT 06905
(203) 322-3496
Map of St. Michael School
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Catholic
63 Liberty St
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-1084
St. Joseph School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 59 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
10 School Hill Rd
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-6141
Map of Leila Day Nurseries, Inc.
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
100 Cold Spring St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 624-1374
Map of St. Patrick Cathedral School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Catholic
211 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-4174
Map of St. James School
#9(T9–T10)St. James School
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
120 Water Street
Danielson, CT 06239
(860) 774-3281
Map of St. Mary & St. Michael School
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
Catholic
14 Seymour Ave
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 735-6471
(1)
St. Peter School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Catholic
98 Main St
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 748-2895
Sacred Heart School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
15 Hunters Ave
Norwich, CT 06380
(860) 887-1757
(4)
Rumsey Hall School Photo
Gr: PK-9 | 328 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 16
201 Romford Rd
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Brunswick School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 14
All-boys
100 Maher Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Map of St. Mary
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students
Catholic
43 Cole St
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 753-2574
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)
Map of Holy Trinity School
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Catholic
11 N Whittlesey Ave
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 269-4477
New Canaan Country School Photo
Gr: NS-9 | 555 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 16
635 Frogtown Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
(9)
Map of Julia Day Nursery & Kindergart
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Daycare / Preschool
76 Central Street
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 736-2554
Map of St. Lawrence School
#19(T19–T21)St. Lawrence School
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
231 Main St
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 933-2518
Map of Unquowa School
#19(T19–T21)Unquowa School
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
981 Stratfield Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 336-3801
St. James School Photo
#22(T22–T23) St. James School
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
73 Park Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 643-5088
(12)
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
1719 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-0556
(6)
Indian Mountain School Photo
Gr: PK-9 | 300 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 33
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
St. Joseph Elementary School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
370 Main St
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 748-6615
Greens Farms Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 713 students
Sports: 14
35 Beachside Avenue
Greens Farms, CT 06838
(203) 256-7501
Map of Greenwich Country Day School
Gr: NS-12 | 1,251 students
401 Old Church Rd
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 863-5600
Map of The Greenwich Country Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,345 students
401 Old Church Rd.
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 865-5600
Renbrook School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 373 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 2
2865 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-1661
(20)
St. Ann Academy Photo
#30(T30–T31)St. Ann Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
521 Brewster St
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 334-5856
St. Thomas The Apostle Photo
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 10
Catholic
25 Dover Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 236-6257
The Long Ridge School Photo
Gr: NS-5 | 94 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 10
478 Erskine Road
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 322-7693
(7)
Map of Wallingford Family YMCA All Day Kindergarten
Gr: K | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
16 Wallace Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 284-5328
Map of St. James School
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Catholic
50 Harvey Place
Stratford, CT 06615
(203) 375-5994
(6)
Map of Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Jewish
261 Derby Ave
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-5261
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Connecticut average private preschools founding year?
The Connecticut average private preschools founding year is 1968 for 2026-27.
What are the private preschools with oldest founding year in Connecticut?
The top ranked private preschools in Connecticut include Greenwich Academy, Sacred Heart Greenwich and Chase Collegiate School.

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