Chapel Haven Schleifer Center has been named Best Private School in New Haven County by Hearst CT Media through its popular readers’ poll.

Across Greater New Haven, readers had the opportunity to rank their favorites in categories including schools, food, fitness, home and gardens, lifestyles and shopping. CHSC is proud to have the made the list as a top private school!

Hearst Connecticut Newspapers announced the selection in a special section devoted to favorite businesses as ranked by their readers and published in local newspapers on June 8, 2025. Check out the special section Best of New Haven County 2025

“We are proud to have won the votes and confidence of local readers,” said Michael Storz, President of Chapel Haven Schleifer Center. “Since 1972, we have remained true to our mission, empowering adults with disabilities to live independent and self-determined lives. To have the vote of our region means the world to the adults and families that we serve. I credit our incredible staff and our life-changing model of independence. Thank you to all who gave us this vote of confidence.”

Chapel Haven Schleifer Center is an award-winning nonprofit founded in 1972 on Chapel Street that has been changing lives for adults with disabilities for more than a half-century. CHSC teaches adults with developmental and social disabilities to live independent and productive lives through a nationally accredited transitional living program and approved private special education school. Learn more at http://www.chapelhaven.org