Whitney Hall School (Top Ranked 糖心原创 for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CT School
School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 2-12
Enrollment: 50 students
Yearly Tuition: $50,900
Acceptance rate: 15%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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School Rankings

Whitney Hall School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 2-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Whitney Hall School
2	1
3	2
5	6
6	6
7	3
8	9
9	6
10	7
11	8
12	2

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Year Founded

1912

Campus Size

51 acres

Student Body

Total Students

50 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

69%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

12 students

Number of AP Courses

25 courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Private Special Education Centers (NAPSEC)
Other associations(s) for exceptional children

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$50,900

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Acceptance Rate

15%

National avg.: 85%

Sports

Colors

White, Green

School Mascot

"ernie The Hornet"

School Notes

Founded in 1833 as "The New Haven Orphan Asylum," The Childrens Center of Hamden is Connecticuts oldest chartered private child-caring agency.
The children we serve struggle with serious emotional, behavioral psychological and social problems, such as physical and/or sexual abuse; psychiatric illness; learning disabilities; substance abuse; and family trauma.

Founded in 1833 as "The New Haven Orphan Asylum," The Childrens Center of Hamden is Connecticuts oldest chartered private child-caring agency. The children we serve struggle with serious emotional, behavioral psychological and social problems, such as physical and/or sexual abuse; psychiatric illness; learning disabilities; substance abuse; and family trauma.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Whitney Hall School cost?

Whitney Hall School's tuition is approximately $50,900 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Whitney Hall School?

The acceptance rate of Whitney Hall School is 15%, which is lower than the national average of 72%. Whitney Hall School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Connecticut with low acceptance rates.

What is Whitney Hall School's ranking?

Whitney Hall School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color, Most AP courses offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Whitney Hall School?

The application deadline for Whitney Hall School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in New Haven County, CT is $18,814 for elementary schools and $29,793 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Haven County, CT is 76% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).