草榴社区

The Oxford Academy Photo - Oxford Academy is set along the vibrant shoreline of Connecticut. Our family style community of students and faculty are stewards to local beaches and waterways. They embrace the many rich offerings of the area including museums, volunteering and athletic competitions with shoreline schools.

Best Middlesex County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 1,403 students in Middlesex County, CT.
The top-ranked private high schools in Middlesex County, CT include Xavier High School, Mercy High School, and The Oxford Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Connecticut private high school average acceptance rate of 65%.
20% of private high schools in Middlesex County, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Middlesex County 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Adelbrook
Special Education School
(1)
60 Hicksville Rd
Cromwell, CT 06416
(860) 635-5801
Gr: 5-12 | 79 students
Mercy High School
Mercy High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
1740 Randolph Road
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-6659
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Oxford Academy
The Oxford Academy Photo - Oxford Academy is set along the vibrant shoreline of Connecticut. Our family style community of students and faculty are stewards to local beaches and waterways. They embrace the many rich offerings of the area including museums, volunteering and athletic competitions with shoreline schools.
All-boys
(4)
1393 Boston Post Road
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-6247
Gr: 8-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 1 student Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Xavier High School
All-boys (Catholic)
(3)
181 Randolph Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-7735
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Franklin Academy
Franklin Academy Photo - Franklin Academy is nestled on 75 acres in the beautiful Connecticut River Valley
(2)
140 River Road
East Haddam, CT 06423
(860) 873-2700
Gr: 8-12 | 85 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Joshua Center Shoreline Cdt
Special Education School
5 Research Pkwy
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
(860) 510-0163
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students
Mt. Saint John
All-boys | Special Education School
135 Kirtland St
Deep River, CT 06417
(860) 343-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students
Northwest Village School
Special Education School
20 Tuttle Pl Ste 4
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 793-3717
Gr: 1-12 | 134 students
Rushford Academy School
All-boys | Special Education School
459r Wallingford Rd
Durham, CT 06422
(860) 349-1989
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Middlesex County, Connecticut

Middlesex County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5 Saint Johns Sq
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-3202
Gr: K-8 | 114 students
61 Durant Ter
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 347-3438
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students

Overview

This County (Middlesex County)
This State (CT)
# Schools
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,403 Students
36,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
30%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
204 Teachers
5,437 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
73%
Average Class Size
10 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
17 courses
Average SAT score
1064
(Out of 1600)
1247

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$51,350
$39,471
Average Summer Program Cost
$8,500
$6,547
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,750
$24,420
Average Acceptance Rate
87%
65%
Average Endowment Size
$5 million
$68.2 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
645 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
58 Students
2,248 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
134 Students
2,914 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
114 Students
2,975 Students
% Black Students
7%
9%
# White Students
1,247 Students
22,151 Students
% White Students
77%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
63 Students
3,650 Students
% of Others Students
4%
11%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
13 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Middlesex County, CT?
The top-ranked private high schools in Middlesex County, CT include Xavier High School, Mercy High School, and The Oxford Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Middlesex County?
9 private high schools are located in Middlesex County.
How diverse are private high schools in Middlesex County?
Middlesex County private high schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Connecticut private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Middlesex County?
20% of private high schools in Middlesex County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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