St. Thomas More School Photo

Top 5 Best New London County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 26 private schools serving 2,405 students in New London County, CT (there are 85 public schools, serving 35,468 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in New London County, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in New London County, CT include St. Bernard School, The Williams School and Academy Of The Holy Family.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 69%.
50% of private schools in New London County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Williams School
The Williams School Photo
(5)
182 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5333
Grades: 6-12
| 235 students
St. Thomas More School
St. Thomas More School Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
45 Cottage Road
Oakdale, CT 06370
(860) 823-3861
Grades: 8-12
| 162 students
Academy Of The Holy Family
Academy Of The Holy Family Photo - International Day
All-girls (Catholic)
54 W Main St. Box 691
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-9272
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School Photo - Class of 2024 - Grade 8
(Catholic)
(2)
15 Hunters Ave
Norwich, CT 06380
(860) 887-1757
Grades: PK-8
| 120 students
St. Bernard School
St. Bernard School Photo - Saint Bernard School XBSS leaders.
(Catholic)
1593 Norwich New London Tpke
Uncasville, CT 06382
(860) 848-1271
Grades: 6-12
| 410 students
St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School Photo - Grade 7 science
(Catholic)
10 School Hill Rd
Baltic, CT 06330
(860) 822-6141
Grades: PK-8
| 59 students
St. Patrick Cathedral School
(Catholic)
211 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-4174
Grades: PK-8
| 152 students
Waterford Country School
Special Education School
78 Hunts Brook Rd
Quaker Hill, CT 06375
(860) 442-9454
Grades: 2-12
| 52 students
Baptist Bible Academy
(Baptist)
1144 Hartford Tpke
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-0277
Grades: K-12
| 59 students
Bradley School-new London Regional
Special Program Emphasis
26 Maple Ave
Uncasville, CT 06382
(401) 606-4100
Grades: K-12
| 44 students
High Road School Of New London Md/high At Shiloh
Special Education School
3 Garvin St
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-1007
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
Joshua Center Thames Valley
Special Education School
11a Stott Ave
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 823-5320
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
The Light House (Lighthouse Voc-ed Center Inc.)
Special Education School
125 Shaw St.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 445-7626
Grades: 2-12
| 22 students
The Light House Voc-ed Center
Special Education School
312 Main St
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 445-7626
Grades: 1-10
| 6 students
Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3)
Special Education School
58 Pennsylvania Ave
Niantic, CT 06357
(860) 445-7626
Grades: 5-12
| 34 students
Mayflower Montessori School
Montessori School
87 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-0883
Grades: K
| 25 students
Montessori Discovery School
Montessori School
(2)
218 Dudley St
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-0340
Grades: PK-6
| 66 students
North Stonington Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
12 Stillman Rd
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 599-5071
Grades: PK-12
| 62 students
Pine Point School
89 Barnes Rd
Stonington, CT 06378
(860) 535-0606
Grades: PK-9
| 166 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
50 Sacred Heart Drive
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 445-0611
Grades: PK-8
| 166 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
25 Squire St
New London, CT 06320
(860) 442-1720
Grades: K-8
| 128 students
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
63 Liberty St
Pawcatuck, CT 06379
(860) 599-1084
Grades: PK-8
| 182 students
Solomon Schechter Academy
(Jewish)
660 Ocean Ave
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5589
Grades: 3-4
| 22 students
Stoneview Children's University
Montessori School
294 Washington St
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 859-0407
Grades: K-4
| 29 students
Stonington Institute School
Alternative School
75 Swantown Hill Road
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 449-0611
Grades: 7-12
| 43 students
Wildwood Christian School
(Christian)
35 Wawecus Hill Rd
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-7830
Grades: PK-8
| 89 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in New London County, Connecticut

New London County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
120 Cliff St
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-1565
Grades: NS-9
| 118 students
54 N Main Street
Jewett City, CT 06351
(860) 376-0446
Grades: PK-8
| 95 students
16 Huntington Street
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-7758
Grades: PK-8
| 120 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New London County, CT?
The top ranked private schools in New London County, CT include St. Bernard School, The Williams School and Academy Of The Holy Family.
How many private schools are located in New London County, CT?
26 private schools are located in New London County, CT.
How diverse are private schools in New London County, CT?
New London County, CT private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
What percentage of students in New London County, CT go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in New London County, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New London County, CT?
50% of private schools in New London County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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