Atlas at Neighborhood Music School
under 1 mi Grades 7-8 17 students 6.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed
Private schools in New Haven, CT
11 schools in New Haven itself and 14 more within 6 miles.
New Haven private schools at a glance
New Haven has 11 private schools of its own, and 14 more are within 6 miles. In New Haven itself: 2 Catholic, 1 other Christian, 6 nonsectarian and 2 of other faiths; 9 teach elementary grades and 2 teach high school; 1 is Montessori. Counting the 14 nearby, there are 25 in all: 7 Catholic, 1 other Christian, 12 nonsectarian and 5 of other faiths; 18 teach elementary grades and 11 teach high school; 3 are Montessori. 2 are all-girls and 1 is all-boys; the rest are co-ed. 8 report membership in a school association, most often the National Catholic Educational Association (2023-24 federal survey). Of the 9 high schools that reported it, the typical one sends 83% of graduates on to a 4-year college (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 76 students and 5.8 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $20,500 to $33,730 a year, and the middle figure is $31,000.
7 Catholic
5.8 students per teacher, typical
Private schools in New Haven (11)
Schools that give New Haven as their address come first, then the 14 more within 6 miles. Closest schools first in each group. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in New Haven matches all of those.
St. Martin de Porres Academy
under 1 mi Grades 5-8 72 students 9.2 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
The Foote School
1 mi Grades K-9 426 students 4.2 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Leila Day Nurseries
1 mi Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Cold Spring School
1 mi Grades PreK-6 136 students 6.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
The Cheder New Haven
1 mi Grades K-8 60 students 4.3 students per teacher Jewish Co-ed
Grades K-8 150 students 12.6 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades K-6 119 students 5.5 students per teacher Episcopal Co-ed
Grades K-4 23 students 6.8 students per teacher Other religious Co-ed
Grades 12 Under 10 K-12 students Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
Nearby, within 6 miles (14)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown New Haven.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Cedarhurst School
2 mi Grades 7-12 54 students 5.7 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 46% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-12 621 students 9.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 98% to 4-year college
Grades 9-12 471 students 11.9 students per teacher Roman Catholic All-boys 98% to 4-year college
St. Lawrence School
3 mi Grades PreK-8 172 students 17.6 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
St. Rita School
3 mi Grades PreK-8 313 students 12.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Sacred Heart Academy
4 mi Grades 9-12 316 students 10.2 students per teacher Roman Catholic All-girls 96% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-12 169 students 5.6 students per teacher Jewish Co-ed
Grades 9-12 19 students 4.1 students per teacher Jewish All-girls 100% to 4-year college
Ezra Academy
4 mi Grades PreK-8 76 students 5.5 students per teacher Jewish Co-ed
Grades 1-12 93 students 5.8 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
Woodhouse Academy
6 mi Grades 7-12 28 students 2.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 83% to 4-year college
Grades 5-12 12 students 3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
All 14 nearby schools
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarhurst School | 7-12 | 54 | 2 |
| Hamden Hall Country Day School | PreK-12 | 621 | 2 |
| Notre Dame High School | 9-12 | 471 | 2 |
| St. Lawrence School | PreK-8 | 172 | 3 |
| St. Rita School | PreK-8 | 313 | 3 |
| Children's House of Montessori | PreK-K | 5 | 3 |
| Sacred Heart Academy | 9-12 | 316 | 4 |
| Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy | PreK-12 | 169 | 4 |
| Bais Chana Academy High School for Girls | 9-12 | 19 | 4 |
| Ezra Academy | PreK-8 | 76 | 4 |
| Milestones Behavioral Services | 1-12 | 93 | 5 |
| Woodhouse Academy | 7-12 | 28 | 6 |
| Elizabeth Ives School for Special Children | 5-12 | 12 | 6 |
| East Shoreline Catholic Academy | PreK-8 | 173 | 6 |
Private schools
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Private school tuition near New Haven
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $20,500 to $33,730 a year, and the middle figure is $31,000. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame High School | $20,500 | 2026-27 |
| Hamden Hall Country Day School | $31,000 to $55,100 | 2026-27 |
| The Foote School | $33,730 to $44,900 | 2026-27 |
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in New Haven?
11 private schools give New Haven as their address. Counting nearby towns, we list 25: 11 in New Haven and 14 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 3,562 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in New Haven is The Foote School with 426 students. The largest within 6 miles is Hamden Hall Country Day School with 621 students.
How much does private school cost near New Haven?
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $20,500 to $33,730 a year, and the middle figure is $31,000. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Does Connecticut pay for private school?
No state program pays private school tuition. No Connecticut program pays private school tuition, and the state has no tuition tax credit or deduction.