For the 2024 school year, there are 20 blue ribbon private schools serving 4,777 students in Connecticut.
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Connecticut include Rectory School, St. James School and St. Rose Of Lima School.
The average tuition cost is $13,007, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $29,614.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Connecticut Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Students
Year
2186 High Ridge Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 329-2186
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 329-2186
335 students
Year: 2017
581 Silas Deane Hwy
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 529-5487
Wethersfield, CT 06109
(860) 529-5487
389 students
Year: 2012
471 North Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
419 students
Year: 2009
85 Great Plain Rd
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 748-1217
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 748-1217
241 students
Year: 2010
73 Park Street
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 643-5088
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 643-5088
388 students
Year: 2010
500 Wigwam Lane
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 375-4291
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 375-4291
237 students
Year: 2009
24 Dodgingtown Rd
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 744-2922
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 744-2922
190 students
Year: 2008
946 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-9412
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-9412
168 students
Year: 2018
40 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-5102
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-5102
290 students
Year: 2009
1719 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-0556
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 255-0556
297 students
Year: 2010
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Daycare / Preschool
20 South Broad Terrace
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 686-1586
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 686-1586
40 students
Year: n/a
1170 Shippan Ave
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 348-1155
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 348-1155
125 students
Year: 2010
190 Shelton Rd
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 375-1947
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 375-1947
237 students
Year: 2010
St. Dominic School
(Catholic)
1050 Flanders Rd
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-4678
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-4678
171 students
Year: 2012
St. Gabriel School![St. Gabriel School Photo - St. Gabriel School students take week long field trip to Starbase to learn more about their STEM program.]( "St. Gabriel School Photo - St. Gabriel School students take week long field trip to Starbase to learn more about their STEM program.")
(Catholic)
77 Bloomfield Avenue
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 688-6401
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 688-6401
195 students
Year: 2011
St. Joseph Continuation School![St. Joseph Continuation School Photo]( "St. Joseph Continuation School Photo")
(Catholic)
370 Main St
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 748-6615
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 748-6615
218 students
Year: 2012
214 Brainard Road
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 745-3833
Enfield, CT 06082
(860) 745-3833
120 students
Year: 2010
St. Thomas The Apostle![St. Thomas The Apostle Photo]( "St. Thomas The Apostle Photo")
(Catholic)
25 Dover Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 236-6257
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 236-6257
212 students
Year: n/a
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Connecticut?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Connecticut include Rectory School, St. James School and St. Rose Of Lima School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Connecticut?
20 blue ribbon private schools are located in Connecticut.
How much do blue ribbon private schools cost in Connecticut?
The average tuition cost is $13,007, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average tuition cost of $29,614.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Connecticut?
Connecticut blue ribbon private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
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