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West Haven ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 701 students in West Haven, CT, 10% of all K-12 students in West Haven, CT are educated in private schools versus (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 71%.
100% of private schools in West Haven, CT are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked West Haven ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Notre Dame High School
Notre Dame High School
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students
Catholic
1 Notre Dame Way
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 937-3217
(1)
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Map of St. Lawrence School
St. Lawrence School
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
231 Main St
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 933-2518
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West Haven, Connecticut ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Our Lady Of Victory School
Our Lady Of Victory School
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
620 Jones Hill Rd
West Haven, CT 06516
(203) 932-6457
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West Haven, CT ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

2
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
701
Students
-30.8% (-312 students) 10-yr
$19,150
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
44%
Students of Color
+25.7% (+9.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+7.1% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (West Haven)
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools
419 Schools
# Students
701 Students
64,529 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearWest Haven, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
2025351165179
2024351161172
2023362163174
2022374168185
2021285166180
2020281163171
2019301167175
2018301165172
2017324175180
2016324172178
2015338167167
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% Students of Color
44%
31%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Haven, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202544%31%34%
202444%31%34%
202336%30%33%
202244%28%33%
202142%28%32%
202044%28%32%
201931%25%31%
201831%25%31%
201734%25%32%
201634%25%32%
201535%27%32%
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0.69
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearWest Haven, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20250.690.630.65
20240.690.630.65
20230.640.620.65
20220.660.590.64
20210.660.590.64
20200.660.590.64
20190.540.560.63
20180.540.560.63
20170.550.530.61
20160.550.540.61
20150.580.540.61
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# American Indian Students
5 Students
716 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Students of American Indian Trends

YearWest Haven, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
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# Asian Students
32 Students
2,908 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Haven, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
20255%5%5%
20245%5%5%
20238%5%5%
20228%5%4%
20218%5%4%
20208%5%4%
20197%5%4%
20187%5%4%
20174%4%4%
20164%4%4%
20153%4%4%
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# Hispanic Students
103 Students
5,562 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Haven, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202515%9%9%
202415%9%9%
20237%8%9%
20225%7%8%
20215%7%9%
20205%8%9%
20198%6%8%
20188%6%8%
20177%5%8%
20167%6%8%
20157%6%8%
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# Black Students
123 Students
4,891 Students
% Black Students
17%
8%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Haven, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202518%8%7%
202418%8%7%
202316%7%8%
202228%8%7%
202127%8%7%
202027%8%8%
201915%7%7%
201815%7%7%
201716%7%7%
201616%7%7%
201515%8%8%
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# White Students
347 Students
34,906 Students
% White Students
49%
56%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Haven, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202549%56%52%
202449%56%52%
202356%58%52%
202250%61%54%
202150%60%54%
202051%60%54%
201965%64%56%
201865%64%56%
201764%66%58%
201664%65%58%
201562%65%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
63 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
91 Students
12,827 Students
% of Others Students
13%
21%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWest Haven, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202512%21%26%
202412%21%26%
202313%20%25%
20229%19%25%
202110%20%25%
20209%19%24%
20195%18%24%
20185%18%23%
20179%18%22%
20169%18%22%
201513%17%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
48 Teachers
7,884 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
8:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWest Haven, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202515:18:111:1
202415:18:111:1
202315:18:111:1
202217:18:111:1
202115:18:111:1
202015:18:112:1
201912:18:112:1
201812:18:112:1
201713:19:112:1
201613:19:112:1
201514:19:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
60 courses
18 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,150
$28,702
Average Endowment Size
$9 million
$64.96 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
71%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearWest Haven, CT AvgConnecticut (CT)National
202597%71%81%
202495%70%85%
202395%69%85%
202295%68%85%
202195%69%85%
202095%68%85%
201995%69%85%
201895%69%85%
201795%70%85%
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Average Number of Sports
6 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in West Haven, CT?
The top ranked private schools in West Haven, CT include St. Lawrence School and Notre Dame High School.
How many private schools are located in West Haven?
2 private schools are located in West Haven.
What percentage of students in West Haven go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in West Haven are educated in private schools (compared to the CT state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in West Haven?
100% of private schools in West Haven are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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