Hamden Hall Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Hamden, CT
1108 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06517
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Hamden
- 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Hamden, Connecticut, Hamden Hall Country Day School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 621 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 10% since 2015–16. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 162 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 621
- Teachers
- 64.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 263 girls, 358 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 162 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 83% of independent schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 18 independent schools in Connecticut.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
- National Independent Private Schools Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Hamden Hall Country Day School
What grades does Hamden Hall Country Day School serve?
Hamden Hall Country Day School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Hamden Hall Country Day School?
About 621 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Hamden Hall Country Day School?
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