For the 2024-25 school year, there are 438 private schools serving 66,422 students in Connecticut (there are 1,021 public schools, serving 496,965 students). 12% of all K-12 students in Connecticut attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $25,218 for elementary schools and $42,612 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Connecticut include Choate Rosemary Hall, Hopkins School, and The Loomis Chaffee School.
The average acceptance rate is 70% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 30% and the student:teacher ratio is 8:1.
Top Ranked Connecticut Private Schools by County (2024-25)
Popular neighborhoods: North Stamford (6 schools), Wallingford Center (6 schools), Westville (4 schools), Downtown (3 schools), Central Manchester (3 schools).
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% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Connecticut?
The top-ranked private schools in Connecticut include Choate Rosemary Hall, Hopkins School, and The Loomis Chaffee School.
How many private schools are located in Connecticut?
There are 438 private schools are located in Connecticut.
How much do private schools cost in Connecticut?
The average private school tuition in Connecticut is $25,218 for elementary schools and $42,612 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Connecticut?
Approximately 30% of students in Connecticut private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Connecticut go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Connecticut attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Connecticut?
Which private schools in Connecticut are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Connecticut include: Salma K Farid Academy vs. Madina Academy, Glastonbury KinderCare vs. The Goddard School, The Hunt Ridge Montessori School vs. Great Beginnings Montessori School
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