Top 3 Best New Haven Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 private schools serving 2,335 students in New Haven, CT (there are 42 public schools, serving 21,811 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in New Haven, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in New Haven, CT include Hopkins School, Foote School and ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon.
The average acceptance rate is 75%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 69%.
50% of private schools in New Haven, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Top Ranked New Haven Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
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
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
| 118 students
ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon
ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon Photo
Special Program Emphasis
100 Audubon St.
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 624-5189
Grades: 7-9
| 20 students
Foote School
Foote School Photo
(3)
50 Loomis Place
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 777-3464
Grades: K-9
| 435 students
All Nations Christian Academy
All Nations Christian Academy Photo - 2023 Graduates of All Nations Christian Academy
(Anglican)
(4)
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: K-8
| n/a students
Calvin Hill Daycare Center & Klf Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool
150 Highland St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 764-9350
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
Catholic Academy Of New Haven
(Catholic)
351 Mckinley Ave
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 387-5693
Grades: K-8
| 121 students
Chapel Haven Schleifer Center
Chapel Haven Schleifer Center Photo - Chapel Haven Schleifer Center has transformed its campus with a $45 million upgrade that includes a new REACH residential and classroom campus, a new Welcome Center, and the Schleifer Adult Independent Living Center for lifelong independent living.
Special Education School
1040 Whalley Avenue
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 397-1714
Grades: 12
| 205 students
Children's Community Programs Of Ct
Alternative School (Christian)
446a Blake St Ste 100
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 468-5316
Grades: 6-12
| 44 students
Cold Spring School
Cold Spring School Photo - Cold Spring School's Director is Arati Pandit, an educator with deep experience and belief in progressive education.
Alternative School
(3)
263 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 787-1584
Grades: PK-6
| 148 students
Leila Day Nurseries, Inc.
Daycare / Preschool
100 Cold Spring St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 624-1374
Grades: PK-K
| 74 students
New Haven KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
555 Long Wharf Dr.
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 865-0020
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
St. Martin De Porres Academy
(Catholic)
208 Columbus Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 772-2424
Grades: 5-8
| 63 students
Yale Child Study Center School
Special Education School
230 S Frontage Rd
New Haven, CT 06519
(203) 688-5997
Grades: 1-10
| 14 students
Yeshiva Beis Dovid Shlomo
All-boys (Jewish)
292 Norton Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 776-9237
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
300 Norton St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 789-4571
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Yeshiva Of New Haven
(Jewish)
765 Elm Street
New Haven, CT 06511
(202) 777-2200
Grades: NS-12
| 117 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in New Haven, Connecticut

New Haven, Connecticut Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Flexschool (Closed 2019)
Special Program Emphasis
97 Whitney Ave.
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 628-4018
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in New Haven, CT?
The top ranked private schools in New Haven, CT include Hopkins School, Foote School and ATLAS - Academic Theatre Lab on Audubon.
How many private schools are located in New Haven, CT?
18 private schools are located in New Haven, CT.
How diverse are private schools in New Haven, CT?
New Haven, CT private schools are approximately 31% minority students, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
What percentage of students in New Haven, CT go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in New Haven, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Haven, CT?
50% of private schools in New Haven, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

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