For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private high schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education serving 2,163 students in Connecticut. You can also find more schools membership associations in Connecticut.
The top-ranked private high schools belonging to Institute for Independent Education in Connecticut include Cheshire Academy, Choate Rosemary Hall, and St. Luke's School.
The average acceptance rate is 40%, which is lower than the Connecticut private high school average acceptance rate of 65%.
Top-Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Institute for Independent Education in Connecticut (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
377 North Wilton Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 801-4833
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 801-4833
Gr: 5-12 | 587 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
10 Main St
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2000
Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 697-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 865 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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All-girls
60 Main St.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3500
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 342 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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