Private Schools in Connecticut are regulated by the Connecticut Department of Education, and as of the 2006-2007 school year, there were 397 private schools in Connecticut. A total of 74,627 students were enrolled in private schools in Connecticut. This represented 10.7% of the population.

The Connecticut Department of Education has established a procedure for a private school in Connecticut to become “approved” by the state. A private school in Connecticut must get accreditation by an agency recognized by the State, provide a copy of that accreditation report and comply with health and fire regulations established where the private school is located.

Private Schools in Connecticut are allowed to operate without state approval but must submit attendance records to the Connecticut Department of Education in order to establish compliance with the compulsory school attendance laws.