2023 Best Catholic Schools in the Hartford Area

• Middletown, CT•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  240 reviews

Senior: I transitioned from Wolcott High School to Xavier High School in my junior year. The first time I walked into Xavier, I felt the difference in the environment immediately. Everyone was invested in education, faith, service, and being involved in extracurricular activities. The academic pace was faster with a more challenging curriculum. I had spent two years with no science labs, mostly virtual learning, absent teachers, and a lack of consistent instruction due to COVID-19, so it was extremely difficult to adapt to the rigors of a private school. I had to balance good grades, working to make a better basketball team, and trying to make new friends. Being part of clubs and the basketball team helped me connect with many of the students and teachers. What started off as a hardship soon developed into an opportunity to excel in my education, better prepare for college, establish outstanding friendships, and made for an awesome academic experience these past two years.... Read 240 reviews

• grade A

• Students 600

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• West Hartford, CT•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  192 reviews

Sophomore: Northwest Catholic High School has a great community surrounded by different types of people that make you feel accepted. The academics are very competitive. The teachers and the curriculum prepares students for life beyond high school, whether that includes college or a career path. Northwest Catholic has 20+ clubs and activities, so anyone who goes there can find multiple activities that they are interested in. The school also has many sports in competitive conferences, and students, staff and alumni come to a lot of the games to show their support for the teams. As a student here, I have never met anyone who has felt unsafe in the school’s environment. Northwest Catholic High School has a very inclusive environment that has a close community. Many students who went to Northwest school have returned to teach, send their kids, or have come back to stay in touch with their fellow classmates. Northwest Catholic values improving the whole person: mind, body, spirit and imagination.... Read 192 reviews

• grade A

• Students 490

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Middletown, CT•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.31 out of 5  235 reviews

Parent: As parents, we are pleased and happy that our daughter spent her four years of high school at Mercy. She grew, learned, and made beautiful connections within a caring community. The school provided her with a solid academic curriculum, competitive sports program, a variety of clubs, and a strong sense of social responsibility through the school’s participation in community service activities. Her preparation and involvement helped her being accepted into multiple college programs with the opportunity to continue her participation in sports and diverse scholastic activities. We appreciate all the support from its teachers, staff, and coaches. We highly recommend Mercy High School!... Read 235 reviews

• grade A

• Students 397

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Manchester, CT•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  103 reviews

Junior: Junior at East Catholic. Had a lot of issues with the school involving the administration, but President Sean Brennan has done an amazing job fixing the place up! He’s created a much more comfortable environment for students of color, and put in a clear effort to fix the major flaws of the school. Many of the issues present in my freshman year are gone now. It has improved impressively and i’m very glad with how the environment here is.... Read 103 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 477

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Bristol, CT•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  118 reviews

Senior: I was a transfer student coming into Saint Paul my senior year and their community welcomed me with open arms. Ever since I was accepted I've experienced many aspects the school has to offer by playing on the basketball team, watching the award-winning musical theatre program, and meeting many of the wonderful and kind faculty. Even though the commute to school for me is longer than any of my years before, going to Saint Paul is worth the trip. The new friends I have made in the classroom and one on the basketball team are relationships that I will remember for a lifetime.... Read 118 reviews

• grade B

• Students 433

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Middletown, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  14 reviews

Parent: My 3 sons all attend St. John Paul II School in Middletown. I'll be very honest; the relief I have felt over the last two years has been immeasurable. The school has always been wonderful with a strong, tight community of families, parents, educators and administrators. Here, everyone is always on the same page...trying to do right by the kids. However, after the last two years with Covid, quarantines and distance learning, I have fallen in love with the school again and again. The teachers pivoted, over a weekend, into distance learning. It was challenging for all of us, but the teachers and admin were always on the other side working with us to do the best for our kids. I am so grateful for the care and education my sons are receiving. The school is safe, driven by their mission and they nurture our children with compassion, care and a sense of obligation. Lions forever!... Read 14 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 207

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Wethersfield, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 3.31 out of 5  13 reviews

Parent: This is our seventh year at Corpus Christi School and we are thankful for the opportunities our children are given to grow and develop into caring, empathetic, and well-rounded individuals. The families we have met through CCS have become like family and we feel lucky to call them our friends. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the adminstation and teachers have gone above and beyond to be sure that our children continue to learn, all the while making their health and safety a priority. Our kids love the after school program, where they get to engage in a variety of supervised activities with friends and get their homework done. Over the past couple of years, the number of extra curricular activities (of all sorts) has increased drastically. I highly recommend Corpus Christi School to any family looking for a nurturing environment for their child(ren) to learn, develop, and grow.... Read 13 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 325

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Manchester, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 377

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Kensington, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: I am an 8th grade student a St. Paul School, and even though I transferred schools for my 8th grade year, I did highly enjoy my 1 year here at St. Paul's. The academics are certainly very good, as well as the teachers and other staff, which highly prepares you for high school and beyond. The student-teacher ratio is good, helping you to learn at a high rate. The sports succeed at a high level, but there is no baseball/softball, due to the size of students at the school. It's a well-organized school, and I would recommend coming to this school through middle school (it's K-8), especially if you're looking for a Catholic school near you.... Read 1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 276

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• West Hartford, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-5

• grade unavailable

• Students 227

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Simsbury, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 218

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Bristol, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 205

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Manchester, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 192

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Windsor, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 159

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Bristol, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 155

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• West Hartford, CT•

• Private School•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Our son transitioned to STMS from a public elementary school experience, starting there in 6th grade and is currently a rising 8th grader. His transition was seamless socially and academically. This is the best educational decision we have made to prepare him for long-term academic competencies, overall social-emotional well-being, and spiritual grounding. STMS continues to provide academic rigor, mutual respect amongst staff, students, and families. There will always be exceptions, where a staff person or an experience may result in lower than expected outcomes, but it is fair to say that this school and the community of STMS create an environment of belonging in which children thrive. That is the norm we have observed and experienced. Diversity is a work in progress, probably due to cost. Kudos to the team of educators and families for keeping our children safe for in-person learning throughout the entire academic year during this pandemic. Thank you, STMS!... Read 2 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 141

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Southington, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 93

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Manchester, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K

• grade unavailable

• Students 19

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1