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Top 20 Best New Haven County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 103 private schools serving 13,539 students in New Haven County, CT (there are 233 public schools, serving 116,535 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in New Haven County, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in New Haven County, CT include Choate Rosemary Hall, Hopkins School, and Hamden Hall Country Day School.
The average tuition cost is $25,392, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $30,519.
44% of private schools in New Haven County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked New Haven County Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Hamden Hall Country Day School
Hamden Hall Country Day School Photo - Between 15 and 20 percent of our graduating student-athletes compete at the collegiate Division I, II and III levels.
(Christian)
(4)
1108 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
Grades: NS-12
| 650 students
Hopkins School
Hopkins School Photo - Hopkins is a grade 7-12 grade gender-inclusive learning community located on 108 acres overlooking New Haven.
(6)
986 Forest Road
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 397-1001
Grades: 7-12
| 715 students
Westover School
Westover School Photo
All-girls
(2)
1237 Whittemore Road
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 577-4521
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
St. Thomas's Day School
St. Thomas's Day School Photo - Outdoor education is an important part of our Science curriculum!
(Episcopal)
(6)
830 Whitney Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 776-2123
Grades: K-6
| 121 students
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Special Program Emphasis
100 Audubon St.
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 624-5189
Grades: 7-9
| 20 students
Benhaven Academy
Special Education School
50 N Plains Hwy
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 774-0008
Grades: 5-12
| 32 students
565 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 236-9561
Grades: PK-12
| 164 students
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.
10 Main St
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
Grades: 9-12
| 369 students
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:
333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 865 students
Flexschool
Flexschool Photo
Special Education School
97 Whitney Ave.
New Haven, CT 06510
(908) 322-0554
Grades: 3-12
| 61 students
Foote School
Foote School Photo
(3)
50 Loomis Place
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 777-3464
Grades: K-9
| 435 students
Holy Cross High School
Holy Cross High School Photo - Be A Scholar, Be A Leader, Be Holy Cross
(Catholic)
587 Oronoke Rd
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 757-9248
Grades: 9-12
| 413 students
Lauralton Hall
Lauralton Hall Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(3)
200 High St
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 877-2786
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Midstate Christian Academy
Midstate Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
139 Charles St
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-0302
Grades: PK-12
| 200 students
Notre Dame High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
24 Ricardo St
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-3217
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
20 Island Avenue
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 689-5101
Grades: K-8
| 128 students
Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School
(Catholic)
(1)
645 Congress Ave
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 755-6809
Grades: PK-8
| 276 students
Sacred Heart Academy
Sacred Heart Academy Photo - Students learn to work with many painting media such as acrylic, oil, and watercolor in this course that covers painting, design and visual concepts.
All-girls (Catholic)
265 Benham St
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 288-2309
Grades: 9-12
| 354 students
Sacred Heart H. S.
Sacred Heart H. S. Photo - Sacred Heart High School
(Catholic)
142 S Elm Street
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 753-1605
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
St. Bridget School
(Catholic)
171 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-5860
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
St. Lawrence School
(Catholic)
231 Main St
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 933-2518
Grades: PK-8
| 183 students
St. Mary
(Catholic)
43 Cole St
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 753-2574
Grades: PK-8
| 253 students
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
(3)
72 Gulf St
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 878-6539
Grades: PK-8
| 360 students
St. Rita School
St. Rita School Photo - Inspiring children to achieve academic excellence in a safe, nurturing, andfaith-filled environment
(Catholic)
1601 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-3114
Grades: PK-8
| 348 students
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.
Montessori School
171 Amity Road
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3100
Grades: NS-K
| 43 students
Yeshiva K'tana Of Waterbury
(Jewish)
47 Buckingham St
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 528-4147
Grades: PK-8
| 583 students
358 Lenox Street
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 467-6083
Grades: K-4
| 22 students
All Saints Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
423 Ferry St
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 777-5352
Grades: PK-8
| 101 students
Alpha & Omega Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
50 Linden St
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 754-2557
Grades: 1-11
| 21 students
Assumption School
(Catholic)
51 N Cliff St
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 734-0855
Grades: PK-8
| 191 students
Bais Chana Academy High School For Girls
All-girls (Jewish)
261 Derby Ave
Orange, CT 06477
(203) 795-5261
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Bais Yaakov Of Waterbury High School
All-girls (Jewish)
66 Buckingham St
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 805-8401
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Benhaven School
Special Education School
125 N Plains Industrial Rd
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 793-1905
Grades: 2-12
| 36 students
Boulder Knoll Montessori School
Boulder Knoll Montessori School Photo - Boulder Knoll in the spring - we are located in a lovely country setting... please visit us!
Montessori School
660 Boulder Rd.
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 272-5893
Grades: PK-K
| 20 students
Boys & Girls Village
Special Education School
528 Wheelers Farms Rd
Milford, CT 06461
(230) 877-0300
Grades: 1-12
| 57 students
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in New Haven County, Connecticut

New Haven County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Our Lady Of Victory School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School (Catholic)
620 Jones Hill Rd
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 932-6457
Grades: PK-8
| 113 students
64 Ridge St
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 878-2738
Grades: K-9
| 102 students
605 Baldwin St
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 756-7804
Grades: NS-9
| 109 students
32 Golden Hill St
Naugatuck, CT 06770
(203) 729-2403
Grades: NS-9
| 162 students
36 Jewett St
Ansonia, CT 06401
(203) 734-3821
Grades: PK-8
| 141 students
58 Griggs St
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 756-3831
Grades: K-8
| 156 students
289 Willow Street
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 753-3708
Grades: PK-8
| 196 students
97 Grove Street
Meriden, CT 06451
(203) 237-2931
Grades: K-8
| 92 students
81 Akron St
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-1005
Grades: K-8
| 163 students
675 E Main St1
Branford, CT 06405
(203) 481-5888
Grades: PK-K
| 38 students
Stepping Stones School (Closed 2012)
All-girls | Special Education School
63 Prospect Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 596-1177
Grades: 8-11
| 22 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New Haven County, CT?
The top ranked private schools in New Haven County, CT include Choate Rosemary Hall, Hopkins School, and Hamden Hall Country Day School.
How many private schools are located in New Haven County?
103 private schools are located in New Haven County.
How much do private schools cost in New Haven County?
The average tuition cost is $25,392, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $30,519.
How diverse are private schools in New Haven County?
New Haven County private schools are approximately 38% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
What percentage of students in New Haven County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in New Haven County are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Haven County?
44% of private schools in New Haven County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private schools in New Haven County are often viewed compared to one another?

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