The average private preschool acceptance rate in Connecticut is 80% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Connecticut is Brunswick School, with an acceptance rate of 27%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 27%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 80%
Most Selective Private Preschools in Connecticut (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Brunswick School![Brunswick School Photo - Middle School Campus on King Street 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
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-5
770 Pacific St
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 975-8579
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 975-8579
Rank: #33.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: PK-9
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Rank: #44.
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: PK-12
1177 King Street
Greenwich, CT 06831
(609) 261-2273
Greenwich, CT 06831
(609) 261-2273
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 58%
Grades: PK-8
115 Laurel Brook Road
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 347-7235
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 347-7235
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 62%
Grades: PK-8
981 Stratfield Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 336-3801
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 336-3801
Rank: #77.
Willow Tree Montessori![Willow Tree Montessori Photo - A glimpse inside the Casa math and geography area during the afternoon work cycle. Our multi-aged prepared environment supports the child's need to choose work, move freely, and repeat their work without interruption. This is AMI Montessori. You are invited to join us. Willow Tree Montessori Photo - A glimpse inside the Casa math and geography area during the afternoon work cycle. Our multi-aged prepared environment supports the child's need to choose work, move freely, and repeat their work without interruption. This is AMI Montessori. You are invited to join us.]()

Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: NS-K
171 Amity Road
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3100
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3100
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Grades: NS-9
635 Frogtown Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
Rank: #99.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
471 North Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
Rank: #1010.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-K
635 Glenbrook Road
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 348-5531
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 348-5531
Rank: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: NS-8
341 Opening Hill Road
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 421-3113
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 421-3113
Rank: #1212.
Acceptance Rate: 79%
Grades: NS-8
2865 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-1661
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-1661
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-9
201 Romford Rd
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Hudson Country Montessori School![Hudson Country Montessori School Photo - Students work through a variety of hands-on mediums. Hudson Country Montessori School Photo - Students work through a variety of hands-on mediums.]()

Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
44a Shelter Rock Rd
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 744-8088
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 744-8088
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Old Hill Children's Day School
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS
190 Wilton Road
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 221-8238
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 221-8238
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-6
96 Essex Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-3536
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-3536
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
55 Rosemond Terrace
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 268-3236
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 268-3236
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Holy Trinity Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
503 Shelton Ave
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4422
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4422
Rank: #16 - 1916. - 19.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
12 Stillman Rd
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 599-5071
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 599-5071
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Midstate Christian Academy![Midstate Christian Academy Photo Midstate Christian Academy Photo]()

(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
139 Charles St
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-0302
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-0302
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
New England Jewish Academy![New England Jewish Academy Photo - Students in front of the new Grinspoon-Konover Building. New England Jewish Academy Photo - Students in front of the new Grinspoon-Konover Building.]()

(Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
300 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-0317
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-0317
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
15 Hunters Ave
Norwich, CT 06380
(860) 887-1757
Norwich, CT 06380
(860) 887-1757
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
St. Lawrence School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
231 Main St
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 933-2518
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 933-2518
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: NS-8
500 Wigwam Lane
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 375-4291
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 375-4291
Rank: #20 - 2520. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
PO Box 152
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 952-9753
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 952-9753
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
St. Joseph School![St. Joseph School Photo - Grade 7 science St. Joseph School Photo - Grade 7 science]()

(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-8
10 School Hill Rd
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-6141
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-6141
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Acceptance Rate: 98%
Grades: PK-8
40 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-5102
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-5102
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: PK-8
133 Junction Rd
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203) 775-5191
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203) 775-5191
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Acceptance Rate: 99%
Grades: NS-6
74 Rt 37 - The Village Green
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 746-5994
New Fairfield, CT 06812
(203) 746-5994
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
The Burlington Academy Of Learning![The Burlington Academy Of Learning Photo - The Burlington Academy of Learning The Burlington Academy Of Learning Photo - The Burlington Academy of Learning]()

Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-K
10 Covey Rd.
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 675-3598
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 675-3598
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-8
474 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 724-5977
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 724-5977
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
St. Paul Christian School![St. Paul Christian School Photo - Low teacher/pupil ratio St. Paul Christian School Photo - Low teacher/pupil ratio]()

Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Grades: PK-K
41 Easton Rd.
Westport, CT 06880
(972) 491-5443
Westport, CT 06880
(972) 491-5443
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Connecticut average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Connecticut average private preschools acceptance rate is 80% for 2025.
What are the most selective private preschools in Connecticut?
The top ranked private preschools in Connecticut include Brunswick School, Waterside School and Indian Mountain School.
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