Newington KinderCare Photo - Play is the brain’s favorite ways to learn and we sure make learning fun! Our Preschool classrooms were “baking cookies!” These special cookies had uppercase and lowercase letters on top of them and the children were encouraged to match the uppercase letters with the lowercase letters! What a fun way to practice literacy skills!

Top 20 Best Hartford County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 106 private schools serving 13,358 students in Hartford County, CT (there are 252 public schools, serving 129,835 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Hartford County, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Hartford County, CT include The Loomis Chaffee School, Westminster School and Ethel Walker School.
The average tuition cost is $28,796, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $29,646.
40% of private schools in Hartford County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Hartford County Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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.
(1)
170 Kingswood Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 727-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 504 students
Renbrook School
Renbrook School Photo - Renbrook School provides students in preschool through grade eight with a robust, purposeful, and developmentally appropriate educational experience of the highest caliber. Small classes in an intimate community of supportive and caring teachers allow for an individualized approach to learning enabling each child to learn to take appropriate risks and identify and cultivate his or her own strengths.
(14)
2865 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-1661
Grades: NS-8
| 347 students
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
(2)
180 Bloomfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 236-5618
Grades: 6-12
| 230 students
Avon Old Farms School
Avon Old Farms School Photo - Avon Old Farms School is expert in educating boys. Since we are a single sex school, we use specialized learning methodologies focused on the areas of development that are critical to a young male in their adolescent years. This helps achieve greater success not only in the following four years of college, but the next forty years of their lives.
All-boys
500 Old Farms Rd
Avon, CT 06001
(860) 404-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 415 students
The Burlington Academy Of Learning
The Burlington Academy Of Learning Photo - The Burlington Academy of Learning
Daycare / Preschool
10 Covey Rd.
Burlington, CT 06013
(860) 675-3598
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
(1)
581 Silas Deane Hwy
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 529-5487
Grades: PK-8
| 379 students
East Catholic High School
East Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
115 New State Rd
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 649-5336
Grades: 9-12
| 479 students
Emmanuel Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
569 Maple Hill Ave
Newington, CT 06111
(860) 667-3407
Grades: PK-12
| 269 students
Ethel Walker School
Ethel Walker School Photo
All-girls
230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
Grades: 6-12
| 247 students
Intensive Education Academy In
Special Education School
840 North Main St.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-2049
Grades: 2-12
| 56 students
4 Batchelder Road
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 687-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 703 students
Miss Porter's School
Miss Porter's School Photo
All-girls
60 Main St.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Northwest Catholic High School
Northwest Catholic High School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
29 Wampanoag Drive
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-4221
Grades: 9-12
| 444 students
Oak Hill School
Special Education School
120 Holcomb St
Hartford, CT 06112
(860) 769-3860
Grades: K-12
| 106 students
St. James School
St. James School Photo
(Catholic)
(12)
73 Park Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 643-5088
Grades: PK-8
| 388 students
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School Photo - St. Mary's School is a 2018 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Recipient
(Catholic)
(1)
946 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-9412
Grades: PK-8
| 171 students
St. Paul Catholic High School
St. Paul Catholic High School Photo - Respect Life Mass 2023
(Catholic)
1001 Stafford Ave
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-0911
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
St. Paul School
(Catholic)
461 Alling St
Berlin, CT 06037
(860) 828-4343
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
Suffield Academy
Suffield Academy Photo - Bell Hill
185 North Main Street
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 386-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Trinity Christian Preschool
Trinity Christian Preschool Photo - Preschoolers enjoying a visit from the local fire department. They taught children about fire safety.
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
(3)
180 Park Ave
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 688-2008
Grades: NS-PK
| 27 students
Westminster School
Westminster School Photo - Armor Academic Center on the campus of Westminster School.
995 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-3043
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Adelbrook-the Learning Center Of East Hartford
Special Education School
21 Church St
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 540-4315
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Adelbrook-the Learning Center Of Manchester
Special Education School
42 Prospect St
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-1255
Grades: K-6
| 26 students
Ben Bronz Academy
Special Education School
(1)
139 N Main St Boatner Bldg
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 236-5807
Grades: 5-12
| 43 students
The Bess & Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy
(Jewish)
(1)
53 Gabb Rd
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 243-8333
Grades: PK-8
| 105 students
Birch Mountain Day School
Daycare / Preschool
645 Birch Mountain Rd
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-2067
Grades: K
| 33 students
Bright Horizons Family Solutions
Daycare / Preschool
228 Mountain Rd
Suffield, CT 06078
(860) 668-5653
Grades: PK-K
| 28 students
Building Blocks Of Windsor
Daycare / Preschool
842 Marshall Phelps Road
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 683-2229
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
Central Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1505 West St
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 621-6701
Grades: PK-12
| 135 students
Chapter 126 Classroom
Special Education School
47 Upson St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 769-7054
Grades: K-12
| 90 students
The Children's Place, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
452 Tolland Tpke
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 643-5535
Grades: PK
| 195 students
Clinical Day School - Manchester Memorial Hospital
Special Education School
(2)
71 Haynes St
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 646-1222
Grades: 8-12
| 28 students
Cobb School Montessori
Cobb School Montessori Photo - Join Cobb School Montessori today and watch your child thrive in a nurturing, hands-on environment. We cultivate a love for learning that lasts a lifetime!
Montessori School
(8)
112 Sand Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-1144
Grades: NS-6
| 170 students
Community Child Guidance Clinic
Special Education School
317 N Main St
Manchester, CT 06042
(606) 460-2051
Grades: 1-8
| 21 students
Connecticut Junior Republic-bristol
All-girls | Special Education School
(1)
30 Pleasant St
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 845-8010
Grades: 6-12
| 59 students
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Hartford County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1045 Day Hill Rd
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 688-6681
Grades: PK-K
| 46 students
27 Park Rd
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 523-0060
Grades: PK-5
| 53 students
111 Ash St
East Hartford, CT 06108
(860) 290-6696
Grades: PK-6
| 55 students
19 Pine Street
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-0157
Grades: PK-3
| 36 students
221 Farmington Ave
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 225-4275
Grades: K-9
| 202 students
35 Orange St
New Britain, CT 06053
(860) 229-7663
Grades: PK-8
| 123 students
90 Alden Avenue
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 745-6135
Grades: K-8
| 117 students
570 Brewer Street
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 568-1400
Grades: PK-8
| 189 students
2 Northwestern Dr
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 696-0013
Grades: 8-12
| 25 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hartford County, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Hartford County, CT include The Loomis Chaffee School, Westminster School and Ethel Walker School.
How many private schools are located in Hartford County, CT?
106 private schools are located in Hartford County, CT.
How much do private schools cost in Hartford County, CT?
The average tuition cost is $28,796, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $29,646.
How diverse are private schools in Hartford County, CT?
Hartford County, CT private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
What percentage of students in Hartford County, CT go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Hartford County, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hartford County, CT?
40% of private schools in Hartford County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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