#1 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
The Master's School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 77% of Christian schools in Connecticut
West Simsbury, CT
A+Overall grade162 students6 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
Private schools in Capitol County, CT with the highest overall grades. Top 29 of 29 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
New England Jewish Academy
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 92% of Jewish day schools nationwide
West Hartford, CT
A+Overall grade101 students4 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
Northwest Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
West Hartford, CT
A+Overall grade401 students11 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
Renbrook School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 83% of independent schools in Connecticut
West Hartford, CT
A+Overall grade288 students4 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
Montessori School of Greater Hartford
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–9
Smaller classes than 72% of Montessori schools nationwide
West Hartford, CT
A+Overall grade99 students6 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
St. Luke Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in Connecticut
Southington, CT
A+Overall grade71 students7 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
St. Bridget School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Manchester since at least 2011
Manchester, CT
A+Overall grade145 students13 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
East Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Manchester
Manchester, CT
A+Overall grade427 students10 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
Suffield Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Suffield, CT
A+Overall grade413 students6 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
St. Timothy Middle School
Diocesan school · Grades 6–8
Serving families in West Hartford since at least 2011
West Hartford, CT
AOverall grade94 students13 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
The Cornerstone Christian School
Church of the Nazarene school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Christian school in Manchester
Manchester, CT
AOverall grade134 students8 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
Solomon Schechter Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 69% of Jewish day schools nationwide
West Hartford, CT
AOverall grade87 students6 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
Talcott Mountain Academy of Science Mathematics
Independent school · Grades K–8
The only independent school in Avon
Avon, CT
A-Overall grade62 students6 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
St. Mary's School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Simsbury
Simsbury, CT
A-Overall grade197 students13 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
Miss Porter's School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Farmington, CT
B+Overall gradeAll girls336 students7 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
St. Paul School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Kensington since at least 2011
Kensington, CT
B+Overall grade180 students14 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
The Ethel Walker School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
The only all-girls school in Simsbury
Simsbury, CT
B+Overall gradeAll girls227 students8 students per teacher
#18 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
St. Bernard School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Enfield since at least 2011
Enfield, CT
B+Overall grade183 students14 students per teacher
#19 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
The Cobb School, Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
The only Montessori school in Simsbury
Simsbury, CT
BOverall grade135 students4 students per teacher
#20 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
Central Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–12
Serving families in Southington since at least 2011
Southington, CT
BOverall grade127 students12 students per teacher
#21 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
The Loomis Chaffee School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
The only independent school in Windsor
Windsor, CT
BOverall grade735 students8 students per teacher
#22 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
Corpus Christi School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
A Catholic school in Wethersfield
Wethersfield, CT
BOverall grade260 students14 students per teacher
#23 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
Watkinson School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Hartford, CT
BOverall grade214 students13 students per teacher
#24 Best Private Schools in Capitol County, CT
Westminster School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Simsbury, CT
BOverall grade414 students7 students per teacher
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