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Largest Connecticut Private Elementary Schools

Name: Connecticut Average Students Per School Trends (Elementary)
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The average private elementary school in Connecticut has 171 students (2026-27).

The largest private elementary school in Connecticut is The Greenwich Country Day School, with 1,345 students.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# CT Schools Ranked: 262
Top 20 Range (Students): 421–1,345
CT School Avg.: 171
National School Avg.: 196

Quick Facts (26-27)

# CT Schools Ranked: 262
Top 20 Range (Students): 421–1,345
CT School Avg.: 171
National School Avg.: 196

Connecticut Average Students Per School (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: (-5.1%) (-9 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Connecticut (CT) avg	YoY Change (#)	YoY Change (%)
2025	199	169	▲ +3	▲ +1.8%
2024	192	166	— 0	— 0.0%
2023	193	166	▼ -6	▼ -3.5%
2022	205	172	▲ +4	▲ +2.4%
2021	201	168	▲ +4	▲ +2.4%
2020	188	164	▼ -7	▼ -4.1%
2019	193	171	▲ +2	▲ +1.2%
2018	190	169	▼ -12	▼ -6.6%
2017	199	181	▲ +3	▲ +1.7%
2016	196	178	▲ +6	▲ +3.5%
2015	183	172	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Connecticut (students range: 421–1,345, avg 171)

School Size Range: 300 1,345 Avg. School Size: 571

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Connecticut average private elementary schools student size?

The Connecticut average private elementary schools student size is 171 for 2026-27.

What are the private elementary schools with the largest student size in Connecticut?

The top ranked private elementary schools in Connecticut include The Greenwich Country Day School, Horace Mann School John Dorr Nature Laboratory and Greenwich Country Day School.

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