The Hotchkiss School Photo - Varsity Sailing Blue

Most Selective Private High Schools in Connecticut

The average private high school acceptance rate in Connecticut is 60% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Connecticut is Choate Rosemary Hall, with an acceptance rate of 11%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 11% 90% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 55%

Most Selective Private High Schools in Connecticut (2024-25)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Choate Rosemary Hall
Choate Rosemary Hall Photo - A community like no other, Choate is a place where you never have to do it alone. Advisers, peers, and the entire community are bonded by mutual respect, a passion for learning, and a spirit of supporting and challenging one another:
Acceptance Rate: 11%
Grades: 9-12
333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2000
Rank: #22.
The Hotchkiss School
The Hotchkiss School Photo - Varsity Sailing Blue
Acceptance Rate: 13%
Grades: 9-12
11 Interlaken Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-3102
Rank: #33.
The Taft School
The Taft School Photo - Taft's 226-acre campus is in New England's beautiful Litchfield County, Connecticut.
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Acceptance Rate: 19%
Grades: 9-12
110 Woodbury Road
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-7777
Rank: #44.
Westminster School
Westminster School Photo - Armor Academic Center on the campus of Westminster School.
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: 9-12
995 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-3043
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Brunswick School
Brunswick School Photo - Middle School Campus on King Street
All-boys
Acceptance Rate: 27%
Grades: PK-12
100 Maher Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Acceptance Rate: 27%
Grades: 9-12
4 Batchelder Road
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 687-6000
Rank: #77.
Suffield Academy
Suffield Academy Photo - Bell Hill
Acceptance Rate: 29%
Grades: 9-12
185 North Main Street
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 386-4400
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Canterbury School
Canterbury School Photo - At Canterbury, you will develop the skills most essential to meeting future challenges and succeeding in college. These start with critical thinking, excellence in writing, and a solid foundation in digital literacy.
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: 9-12
101 Aspetuck
New Milford, CT 06776
(860) 210-3800
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: PK-9
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Rank: #1010.
Salisbury School
Salisbury School Photo
All-boys (Episcopal)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 36%
Grades: 9-12
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
(860) 435-5732
Rank: #1111.
St. Luke's School
St. Luke's School Photo - An aerial view of the St. Luke's 40-acre campus in New Canaan, CT.
Acceptance Rate: 39%
Grades: 5-12
377 North Wilton Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 801-4833
Rank: #1212.
Kent School
Kent School Photo
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 42%
Grades: 9-12
1 Macedonia Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-6020
Rank: #1313.
Winston Preparatory School CT
Winston Preparatory School CT Photo
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Grades: 4-12
57 West Rocks Road
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 229-0465
Rank: #1414.
Miss Porter's School
Miss Porter's School Photo
All-girls
Acceptance Rate: 48%
Grades: 9-12
60 Main St.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3500
Rank: #1515.
Hopkins School
Hopkins School Photo - Hopkins is a grade 7-12 grade gender-inclusive learning community located on 108 acres overlooking New Haven.
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Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: 7-12
986 Forest Road
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 397-1001
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Sacred Heart Greenwich
Sacred Heart Greenwich Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: PK-12
1177 King Street
Greenwich, CT 06831
(609) 261-2273
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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
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Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: 6-12
180 Bloomfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 236-5618
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Christian Heritage School
Christian Heritage School Photo - CHS Kindergarten is reputed to have one of the highest quality programs in all of Fairfield County. Small classes, with a supportive and engaging environment are what gives young children their educational advantage.
(Christian)
(21)
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: K-12
575 White Plains Rd
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 261-6230
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
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.
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Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 6-12
170 Kingswood Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 727-5000
Rank: #2020.
Cheshire Academy
Cheshire Academy Photo - Character development has long been a priority at Cheshire Academy. The Eight Pillars of Bowden are the ways in which we demonstrate our core values and basic beliefs: Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Civility, Citizenship, Morality, Fairness and Trustworthiness.
Acceptance Rate: 63%
Grades: 9-12
10 Main St
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 9-12
285 Lafayette Street
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 334-3434
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
St. Thomas More School
St. Thomas More School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 8-12
45 Cottage Road
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 823-3861
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Westover School
Westover School Photo
All-girls
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: 9-12
1237 Whittemore Road
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 577-4521
Rank: #2424.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Grades: NS-9
635 Frogtown Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
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)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: 8-12
1393 Boston Post Road
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6247
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Ms. Phelps' Preparatory School
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 9-12
41 Newport Road
Oneco, CT 06373
(860) 771-8565
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
The Woodhall School
The Woodhall School Photo - The Woodhall Players presented John Steinbeck's drama, Of Mice and Men.
All-boys | Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 9-12
58 Harrison Ln
Bethlehem, CT 06751
(203) 409-2644
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon
ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon Photo
Special Program Emphasis
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 7-9
100 Audubon St.
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 624-5189
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
CT Experiential Learning Center
CT Experiential Learning Center Photo - CELC students at the DNA Epicenter
Alternative School
(12)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 4-12
11 Woodland Road
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 433-4658
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Forman School
Forman School Photo - Fall Sports: Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Boatbuilding, Cross-Country, Rock Climbing, Girls Volleyball
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
12 Norfolk Rd
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-1802
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Marvelwood School
Marvelwood School Photo - Our beautiful 83-acre campus is located in Kent, Connecticut. We welcome you to visit.
(2)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
476 Skiff Mountain Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-0047
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 9-12
220 Jefferson St
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 372-6521
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Rumsey Hall School
Rumsey Hall School Photo
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-9
201 Romford Rd
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Rank: #3434.
Academy Of The Holy Family
Academy Of The Holy Family Photo - International Day
All-girls (Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
54 W Main St. Box 691
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-9272
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Chapel Haven Schleifer Center
Chapel Haven Schleifer Center Photo - Chapel Haven Schleifer Center has transformed its campus with a $45 million upgrade that includes a new REACH residential and classroom campus, a new Welcome Center, and the Schleifer Adult Independent Living Center for lifelong independent living.
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: 12
1040 Whalley Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 397-1714
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Connecticut average private high schools acceptance rate?
The Connecticut average private high schools acceptance rate is 60% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private high schools in Connecticut?
The top ranked private high schools in Connecticut include Choate Rosemary Hall, The Hotchkiss School and The Taft School.

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