2026 lists
The highest-graded schools of this kind in the Archdiocese of Hartford. Top 31 of 31 schools.
#1 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The only all-girls school in Milford
Milford, CT
#2 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
The only all-girls school in Hamden
Hamden, CT
#3 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
West Haven, CT
#4 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
West Hartford, CT
#5 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in Connecticut
Southington, CT
#6 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Independent Catholic school · Grades 5–8
Smaller classes than 78% of Catholic schools in Connecticut
New Haven, CT
#7 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Bristol
Bristol, CT
#8 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Manchester since at least 2011
Manchester, CT
#9 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Independent Catholic school · Grades 8–12
Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools in Connecticut
New Milford, CT
#10 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Manchester
Manchester, CT
#11 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–4
Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in Connecticut
Oakville, CT
#12 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Hamden since at least 2011
Hamden, CT
#13 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Diocesan school · Grades 6–8
Serving families in West Hartford since at least 2011
West Hartford, CT
#14 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Bristol since at least 2011
Bristol, CT
#15 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–8
One of 2 Catholic schools in New Haven
New Haven, CT
#16 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Simsbury
Simsbury, CT
#17 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in Connecticut
Branford, CT
#18 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Kensington since at least 2011
Kensington, CT
#19 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Serving families in Waterbury since at least 2011
Waterbury, CT
#20 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in West Haven since at least 2011
West Haven, CT
#21 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Parish school · Grades 5–8
One of 2 Catholic schools in Watertown
Watertown, CT
#22 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Ansonia since at least 2011
Ansonia, CT
#23 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Diocesan school · Grades 5–8
Serving families in Watertown since at least 2011
Watertown, CT
#24 Best Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford
Parish school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Enfield since at least 2011
Enfield, CT
Grades compare each school's official facts, such as class size, how long it has served families and where graduates go, with similar schools. They're a starting point: visit, ask questions and trust what you see.