Whitney Hall School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CT School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 2-12
Enrollment: 50 students
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Whitney Hall School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 2-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Whitney Hall School
2	1
3	2
5	6
6	6
7	3
8	9
9	6
10	7
11	8
12	2

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Grade 8 has 9 students and is the largest grade at Whitney Hall School.

Year Founded

1912

Campus Size

51 acres

Student Body

Total Students

50 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

69%

State avg.: 33%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

85%

Average Class Size

12 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC)
Other associations(s) for exceptional children

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$21,500 - $48,800 (USD)

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Sports

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White, Green

School Mascot

"ernie The Hornet"

School Notes

Founded in 1833 as "The New Haven Orphan Asylum," The Childrens Center of Hamden is Connecticuts oldest chartered private child-caring agency.
The children we serve struggle with serious emotional, behavioral psychological and social problems, such as physical and/or sexual abuse; psychiatric illness; learning disabilities; substance abuse; and family trauma.

Founded in 1833 as "The New Haven Orphan Asylum," The Childrens Center of Hamden is Connecticuts oldest chartered private child-caring agency. The children we serve struggle with serious emotional, behavioral psychological and social problems, such as physical and/or sexual abuse; psychiatric illness; learning disabilities; substance abuse; and family trauma.

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What is Whitney Hall School's ranking?

Whitney Hall School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color, Most AP courses offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Whitney Hall School?

The application deadline for Whitney Hall School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New Haven County, CT is $18,867 for elementary schools and $31,559 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Haven County, CT is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).