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Best Hamden 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 1,107 students in Hamden, CT.
The top-ranked private high schools in Hamden, CT include Whitney Hall School, Hamden Hall Country Day School, and Sacred Heart Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 15%, which is lower than the Connecticut private high school average acceptance rate of 66%.
50% of private high schools in Hamden, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Hamden 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1108 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
Gr: NS-12 | 650 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 45 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Academy
Sacred Heart Academy Photo - Students learn to work with many painting media such as acrylic, oil, and watercolor in this course that covers painting, design and visual concepts.
All-girls (Catholic)
265 Benham St
Hamden, CT 06514
(203) 288-2309
Gr: 9-12 | 354 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
Whitney Hall School
Special Education School
1400 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 248-2116
Gr: 2-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cedarhurst School
Special Education School
(1)
871 Prospect St
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 764-9314
Gr: 7-12 | 53 students Avg. class size: 8 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Hamden, Connecticut

Hamden, Connecticut 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1861 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 230-4877
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students

Overview

This Town (Hamden)
This State (CT)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,107 Students
36,607 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
30%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
167 Teachers
5,386 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
73%
Average Class Size
13 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
32 courses
19 courses
Average SAT score
1330
(Out of 1600)
1254
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$34,733
$39,951
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
38%
Average Acceptance Rate
15%
66%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
645 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
41 Students
2,248 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
59 Students
2,914 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
114 Students
2,975 Students
% Black Students
10%
9%
# White Students
724 Students
22,151 Students
% White Students
66%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
29 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
168 Students
3,724 Students
% of Others Students
15%
11%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
45 extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
22 sports
13 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Hamden, CT?
The top-ranked private high schools in Hamden, CT include Whitney Hall School, Hamden Hall Country Day School, and Sacred Heart Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Hamden?
4 private high schools are located in Hamden.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Hamden?
50% of private high schools in Hamden are religiously affiliated (most commonly Other and Catholic).

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