For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 318 students in Bethel, CT (there are , serving 3,211 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Bethel, CT are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The top ranked private school in Bethel, CT is St. Mary Elementary School.
50% of private schools in Bethel, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Bethel ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
24 Dodgingtown Rd
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 744-2922
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 744-2922
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
174 Old Hawleyville Rd
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 792-6991
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 792-6991
Gr: NS-PK | 138 students
Bethel, Connecticut ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Acton Academy Bethel CT (Closed 2022)
Alternative School
16 Trowbridge Dr
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 409-2028
Bethel, CT 06801
(203) 409-2028
Gr: 1-8 Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Bethel, CT?
The top ranked private schools in Bethel, CT is St. Mary Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Bethel?
2 private schools are located in Bethel.
What percentage of students in Bethel go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Bethel are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bethel?
50% of private schools in Bethel are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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