#1 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Haven, CT
The Foote School
Independent school · Grades K–9
Smaller classes than 83% of independent schools in Connecticut
New Haven, CT
A+Overall grade426 students4 students per teacher
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Best Private Elementary Schools in New Haven, CT
Private schools in New Haven, CT with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Haven, CT
St. Thomas's Day School
Episcopal school · Grades K–6
The only Christian school in New Haven
New Haven, CT
A+Overall grade119 students6 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Haven, CT
All Saints Catholic Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–8
One of 2 Catholic schools in New Haven
New Haven, CT
A-Overall grade150 students13 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Haven, CT
The Cheder New Haven
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
The only Jewish school in New Haven
New Haven, CT
B+Overall grade60 students4 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Elementary Schools in New Haven, CT
Cold Spring School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
The only Montessori school in New Haven
New Haven, CT
BOverall grade136 students6 students per teacher
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