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Top 20 Best Connecticut Private Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 81 private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 26,835 students in Connecticut. You can also find more schools membership associations in Connecticut.

The private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Connecticut include Choate Rosemary Hall, Hopkins School, and Brunswick School.

The average tuition cost is $53,045, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $30,519.

26% of private schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Ridgefield Academy Photo - At RA, imaginations flourish and academic excellence takes root. Here, the dreamers of today become the thinkers of tomorrow.

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.

St. Luke's School Photo - J-Term is a week-long, student-led learning experience that encourages 9th graders to dig deeply into and solve issues they care about.

King School Photo - Grade 4 students discussing the world around them in science class.

Rectory School Photo - Rectory's 138-acre campus, located in beautiful Pomfret, CT is located within 45-minutes of three major cities (Hartford, CT, Worcester, MA, Providence, RI), 1 1/2 hours from Boston, and 3 hours from New York City. Our campus has 25 buildings, including 11 dormitories, the Bigelow Academic Center and the Hale elementary space and Smith Learning Center, opening in 2017.

Kingswood Oxford School Photo - KO graduates learn to navigate the academic and social complexities of the world. Their true strength lies in their ability to manage situations they haven't previously encountered, armed with confidence, independence, and resilience. As strong leaders, they listen, empower others, and get things done. As people of good character, they model a code of kindness grounded in kindness.

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.

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.

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.

CT Experiential Learning Center Photo - CELC students at the DNA Epicenter

Montessori School Of Greater Hartford Photo

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