The average private preschool acceptance rate in Connecticut is 75% per year (2025).
The most selective school in Connecticut is Oak Grove Montessori School, with an acceptance rate of 20%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 20%
95%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 66%
Most Selective Private Preschools in Connecticut (2025)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Oak Grove Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: PK-6
132 Pleasant Valley Road
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 456-1031
Mansfield Center, CT 06250
(860) 456-1031
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Acceptance Rate: 20%
Grades: NS-8
969 Lake Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 302-3900
Greenwich, CT 06831
(203) 302-3900
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Acceptance Rate: 23%
Grades: NS-12
401 Old Church Rd
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 863-5600
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 863-5600
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Acceptance Rate: 23%
Grades: PK-12
401 Old Church Rd.
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 865-5600
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 865-5600
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
All Saints Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
139 W Rocks Rd
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 847-3881
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 847-3881
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Southington Catholic School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: PK-8
133 Bristol St
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-2485
Southington, CT 06489
(860) 628-2485
Rank: #77.
Brunswick School![Brunswick School Photo - Middle School Campus on King Street]( "Brunswick School Photo - Middle School Campus on King Street")
All-boys
Acceptance Rate: 27%
Grades: PK-12
100 Maher Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-5800
Rank: #88.
Acceptance Rate: 28%
Grades: PK-5
770 Pacific St
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 975-8579
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 975-8579
Rank: #99.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: PK-9
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-0871
Rank: #1010.
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-K
385 Danbury Road
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 408-0865
Wilton, CT 06897
(203) 408-0865
Rank: #1111.
Acceptance Rate: 55%
Grades: PK-12
1177 King Street
Greenwich, CT 06831
(609) 261-2273
Greenwich, CT 06831
(609) 261-2273
Rank: #1212.
Acceptance Rate: 58%
Grades: PK-8
115 Laurel Brook Road
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 347-7235
Middlefield, CT 06455
(860) 347-7235
Rank: #1313.
Acceptance Rate: 62%
Grades: PK-8
981 Stratfield Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 336-3801
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 336-3801
Rank: #1414.
Acceptance Rate: 68%
Grades: NS-9
635 Frogtown Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 972-0771
Rank: #1515.
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-8
471 North Street
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-4000
Rank: #1616.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-K
635 Glenbrook Road
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 348-5531
Stamford, CT 06906
(203) 348-5531
Rank: #1717.
Acceptance Rate: 78%
Grades: NS-8
341 Opening Hill Road
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 421-3113
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 421-3113
Rank: #1818.
Acceptance Rate: 79%
Grades: NS-8
2865 Albany Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-1661
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 236-1661
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-9
201 Romford Rd
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860) 868-0535
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Willow Tree Montessori![Willow Tree Montessori Photo - A glimpse inside the Casa math and geography area during the afternoon work cycle. Our multi-aged prepared environment supports the child's need to choose work, move freely, and repeat their work without interruption. This is AMI Montessori. You are invited to join us.]( "Willow Tree Montessori Photo - A glimpse inside the Casa math and geography area during the afternoon work cycle. Our multi-aged prepared environment supports the child's need to choose work, move freely, and repeat their work without interruption. This is AMI Montessori. You are invited to join us.")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-K
171 Amity Road
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3100
Bethany, CT 06524
(203) 393-3100
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Holy Trinity School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
11 N Whittlesey Ave
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 269-4477
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 269-4477
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Hudson Country Montessori School![Hudson Country Montessori School Photo - Students work through a variety of hands-on mediums.]( "Hudson Country Montessori School Photo - Students work through a variety of hands-on mediums.")
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
44a Shelter Rock Rd
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 744-8088
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 744-8088
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Nw Village School-wheeler Clinic
Special Education School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-12
91 Northwest Drive
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-6801
Plainville, CT 06062
(860) 747-6801
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Old Hill Children's Day School
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS
190 Wilton Road
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 221-8238
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 221-8238
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-8
190 Shelton Rd
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 375-1947
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 375-1947
Rank: #26 - 3126. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
605 Stratfield Rd
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 334-6271
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 334-6271
Rank: #26 - 3126. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-6
96 Essex Rd
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-3536
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 388-3536
Rank: #26 - 3126. - 31.
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
55 Rosemond Terrace
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 268-3236
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 268-3236
Rank: #26 - 3126. - 31.
Holy Trinity Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
503 Shelton Ave
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4422
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-4422
Rank: #26 - 3126. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
12 Stillman Rd
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 599-5071
North Stonington, CT 06359
(860) 599-5071
Rank: #26 - 3126. - 31.
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: NS-12
387 New Harwinton Rd
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 482-7464
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 482-7464
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Midstate Christian Academy![Midstate Christian Academy Photo]( "Midstate Christian Academy Photo")
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
139 Charles St
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-0302
Meriden, CT 06450
(203) 237-0302
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
New England Jewish Academy![New England Jewish Academy Photo - Students in front of the new Grinspoon-Konover Building.]( "New England Jewish Academy Photo - Students in front of the new Grinspoon-Konover Building.")
(Jewish)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-12
300 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-0317
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 231-0317
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
15 Hunters Ave
Norwich, CT 06380
(860) 887-1757
Norwich, CT 06380
(860) 887-1757
Rank: #32 - 3732. - 37.
St. Lawrence School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 95%
Grades: PK-8
231 Main St
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 933-2518
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 933-2518
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Connecticut average private preschools acceptance rate?
The Connecticut average private preschools acceptance rate is 75% for 2025.
What are the most selective private preschools in Connecticut?
The top ranked private preschools in Connecticut include Oak Grove Montessori School, Whitby School and Greenwich Country Day School.
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