Connecticut Schools: N-Z
As you begin your search for the right school for your child, look at as many schools as you can. Make a list of all the schools which interest you. Once you have done that, you can begin to shorten the list and visit the schools which seem to be the best match.
New Canaan Country School, New Canaan
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: New Canaan Country School prepares students for demanding academic work at some of the best high schools in the country. Its facilities and programs are sans pareil in the Fairfield County area.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: New Canaan Country School prepares students for demanding academic work at some of the best high schools in the country. Its facilities and programs are sans pareil in the Fairfield County area.
Northwest Catholic High, West Hartford
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: This archdiocesan high school is accredited by the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. It offers a college preparatory curriculum in the Catholic tradition.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: This archdiocesan high school is accredited by the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. It offers a college preparatory curriculum in the Catholic tradition.
Notre Dame Catholic High School, Fairfield
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Notre Dame serves over 25 towns in the southwestern corner of Connecticut. Students have AP courses, honors courses and a college prep program to choose from.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Notre Dame serves over 25 towns in the southwestern corner of Connecticut. Students have AP courses, honors courses and a college prep program to choose from.
Notre Dame High School, West Haven
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Notre Dame is operated by the Brothers of the Holy Cross. This is a serious academic institution which values personal growth and achievement. It offers a full range of programs and facilities.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Notre Dame is operated by the Brothers of the Holy Cross. This is a serious academic institution which values personal growth and achievement. It offers a full range of programs and facilities.
Our Lady of Mercy School, Madison
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: N-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The school serves the shoreline area of Connecticut providing a Catholic education for all children seeking it. It is sponsored by St. George Parish, Guilford and St. Margaret Parish, Madison.
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: N-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The school serves the shoreline area of Connecticut providing a Catholic education for all children seeking it. It is sponsored by St. George Parish, Guilford and St. Margaret Parish, Madison.
The Pine Brook School, Branford
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Pine Brook School used to be called Wightwood School. The name changed in 2007 but the mission is the same as ever. The school specializes in teaching young people the fundamentals of learning which last a lifetime.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Pine Brook School used to be called Wightwood School. The name changed in 2007 but the mission is the same as ever. The school specializes in teaching young people the fundamentals of learning which last a lifetime.
Pine Point School, Stonington
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Pine Point offers exciting programs for children who really want to learn. Latin is offered in 6th grade. You can take Mandarin after school. International students are welcome in 7th through 9th grade.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Pine Point offers exciting programs for children who really want to learn. Latin is offered in 6th grade. You can take Mandarin after school. International students are welcome in 7th through 9th grade.
Pomfret School, Pomfret
Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: 9-12, PG
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Lots of superlatives for this boarding school. It's small yet offers dozens of sports, extracurricular activities, and, above all, a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum. Northeastern Connecticut campus is close to Boston, Hartford and Providence.
Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: 9-12, PG
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Lots of superlatives for this boarding school. It's small yet offers dozens of sports, extracurricular activities, and, above all, a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum. Northeastern Connecticut campus is close to Boston, Hartford and Providence.
The Rectory School, Pomfret
Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: K-9
School Type: Coeducational boarding/day school
Comments: The Rectory School primarily serves students with learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and dyslexia. It has the trained staffed and experience to give your child the solid foundation for learning which she deserves.
Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: K-9
School Type: Coeducational boarding/day school
Comments: The Rectory School primarily serves students with learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, and dyslexia. It has the trained staffed and experience to give your child the solid foundation for learning which she deserves.
Renbrook School, West Hartford
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: N-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: A school with a library heated & cooled with geothermal technology makes a very 21st century statement about outlook and values. Renbrook has been educating elementary and middle school age children since 1935.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: N-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: A school with a library heated & cooled with geothermal technology makes a very 21st century statement about outlook and values. Renbrook has been educating elementary and middle school age children since 1935.
Ridgefield Academy, Ridgefield
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Ridgefield is a child-centric school which values the strong partnership between home and school. Ridgefield graduates go on to the best high schools in New England and elsewhere.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Ridgefield is a child-centric school which values the strong partnership between home and school. Ridgefield graduates go on to the best high schools in New England and elsewhere.
Rumsey Hall, Washington Depot
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-9
School Type: Coeducational boarding/day school
Comments: Rumsey Hall is a top elementary and middle school. It is one of the few junior boarding schools available. Superb Litchfield County setting convenient to New York and Boston.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-9
School Type: Coeducational boarding/day school
Comments: Rumsey Hall is a top elementary and middle school. It is one of the few junior boarding schools available. Superb Litchfield County setting convenient to New York and Boston.
Sacred Heart Academy, Hamden
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Girls, boarding/day
Comments: Sacred Heart offers a challenging academic curriculum for young women. The Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus provide a safe, nurturing environment for your daughter. The school has state of the art facilities.
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Girls, boarding/day
Comments: Sacred Heart offers a challenging academic curriculum for young women. The Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus provide a safe, nurturing environment for your daughter. The school has state of the art facilities.
Saint Andrew's Regional School, Bridgeport
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Catholic grade school serving the greater Bridgeport area.
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Catholic grade school serving the greater Bridgeport area.
Saint Bernard School, Rockville
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Catholic grade school in the Diocese of Norwich. The school has been in operation since 1895.
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Catholic grade school in the Diocese of Norwich. The school has been in operation since 1895.
Saint Bridget School, Manchester
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Day, coeducational school
Comments: Catholic elementary school part of St. Bridget's Parish. Daily religious education.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Day, coeducational school
Comments: Catholic elementary school part of St. Bridget's Parish. Daily religious education.
Saint Gabriel School, Milford
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Catholic elementary school serving the shoreline area. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Catholic elementary school serving the shoreline area. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Saint Gabriel School, Windsor
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Catholic elementary school serving the Windsor area.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Catholic elementary school serving the Windsor area.
Saint John the Evangelist School, Watertown
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Catholic elementary school accredited by the New England Association Of Schools and Colleges.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Catholic elementary school accredited by the New England Association Of Schools and Colleges.
Saint Joseph School, Bristol
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Catholic elementary school accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Catholic elementary school accredited by the New England Association of Schools & Colleges.
Saint Joseph School, Rockville
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: coeducational, day school
Comments: Catholic elementary school accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: coeducational, day school
Comments: Catholic elementary school accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Saint Luke's School, New Canaan
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 5-12
School Type: Coed, day school
Comments: St. Luke's offers a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum with a wide variety of subject options.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 5-12
School Type: Coed, day school
Comments: St. Luke's offers a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum with a wide variety of subject options.
Saint Mark School, Stratford
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Traditional Catholic elementary education with emphasis on core values and Catholic teachings.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Traditional Catholic elementary education with emphasis on core values and Catholic teachings.
Saint Paul School, Kensington
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Traditional Catholic day school education.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Traditional Catholic day school education.
Saint Rita School, Hamden
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: St. Rita's School is accredited by The New England Association of Colleges and Schools. Traditional Catholic values and curriculum.
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: St. Rita's School is accredited by The New England Association of Colleges and Schools. Traditional Catholic values and curriculum.
Saint Rose School, East Hartford
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: St. Rose School serves the East Hartford area with a Catholic education and traditional values. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: St. Rose School serves the East Hartford area with a Catholic education and traditional values. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Saint Thomas More School, Oakdale
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 8-12
School Type: Boys, boarding/day school
Comments: St. Thomas More is a small Roman Catholic boarding school which has the programs and teachers to help underachievers, boys with learning disabilities, ADD, ADHD and related disorders.
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 8-12
School Type: Boys, boarding/day school
Comments: St. Thomas More is a small Roman Catholic boarding school which has the programs and teachers to help underachievers, boys with learning disabilities, ADD, ADHD and related disorders.
Saint Vincent de Paul School, East Haven
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational day school
Comments: Saint Vincent de Paul School is accredited by New England Association of Schools & Colleges. It serves the east Haven area of Connecticut.
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational day school
Comments: Saint Vincent de Paul School is accredited by New England Association of Schools & Colleges. It serves the east Haven area of Connecticut.
Salisbury School, Salisbury
Religious affiliation: Episcopal Church
Grades: 9-12, PG
School Type: Boys, boarding/day school
Comments: Salisbury is a small boys boarding school (92% of its students board) which offers small classes and gobs of personal attention. Idyllic Litchfield County setting.
Religious affiliation: Episcopal Church
Grades: 9-12, PG
School Type: Boys, boarding/day school
Comments: Salisbury is a small boys boarding school (92% of its students board) which offers small classes and gobs of personal attention. Idyllic Litchfield County setting.
South Kent School, South Kent
Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, boarding/day school
Comments: South Kent School has specialized in offering a warm, supportive learning community since 1923. The 350 acre campus is close to all the outdoor attractions the Litchfield Hills afford.
Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, boarding/day school
Comments: South Kent School has specialized in offering a warm, supportive learning community since 1923. The 350 acre campus is close to all the outdoor attractions the Litchfield Hills afford.
Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: N-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy offers a Jewish education for Nursery through 8th grade. Beth Chana Academy provides high school classes for girls. There is also Camp Gan Israel for the summer.
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: N-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy offers a Jewish education for Nursery through 8th grade. Beth Chana Academy provides high school classes for girls. There is also Camp Gan Israel for the summer.
The Stanwich School, Greenwich
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK–12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Stanwich School is a young, vibrant learning community founded in 1998. It is going to be Greenwich's first PK-12 independent school. The school serves the Fairfield and Westchester County areas of Connecticut and New York.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK–12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Stanwich School is a young, vibrant learning community founded in 1998. It is going to be Greenwich's first PK-12 independent school. The school serves the Fairfield and Westchester County areas of Connecticut and New York.
Suffield Academy, Suffield
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-PG
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Suffield Academy began in 1833 as the Connecticut Literary Institution. Suffield accepts 32% of applicants so be sure to offer what the Academy is looking for.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-PG
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Suffield Academy began in 1833 as the Connecticut Literary Institution. Suffield accepts 32% of applicants so be sure to offer what the Academy is looking for.
Talcott Mountain Academy, Avon
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Talcott Mountain Academy is a nationally recognized elementary/middle school for gifted students. It offers programs in the arts and sciences. The curriculum is demanding and taught to the highest standards.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Talcott Mountain Academy is a nationally recognized elementary/middle school for gifted students. It offers programs in the arts and sciences. The curriculum is demanding and taught to the highest standards.
The Taft School, Watertown
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12, PG
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Taft is a top boarding school which offers the kind of high quality education which a 6:1 student to teacher ratio and the finest facilities and curriculum produce. This is a selective school. Be certain to understand what Taft is looking for and offer it.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12, PG
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Taft is a top boarding school which offers the kind of high quality education which a 6:1 student to teacher ratio and the finest facilities and curriculum produce. This is a selective school. Be certain to understand what Taft is looking for and offer it.
The Unquowa School, Fairfield
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Unquowa School provides a solid foundation for learning. Unquowa graduates attend the best prep schools. This traditional school offers small classes and a highly trained, well-qualified faulty.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Unquowa School provides a solid foundation for learning. Unquowa graduates attend the best prep schools. This traditional school offers small classes and a highly trained, well-qualified faulty.
Washington Montessori School, New Preston
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Washington Montessori serves the Washing, New Preston and Warren area with a genuine Montessori curriculum and teaching style. The school is one of the few Montessori schools anywhere to offer classes through 8th grade.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Washington Montessori serves the Washing, New Preston and Warren area with a genuine Montessori curriculum and teaching style. The school is one of the few Montessori schools anywhere to offer classes through 8th grade.
Watkinson School, Hartford
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Watkinson School was founded in 1881. Watkinson is a lead school for the Coalition of Essential Schools. The unique CAP program in the arts and several other features make this school an interesting alternative to other college prep schools.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Watkinson School was founded in 1881. Watkinson is a lead school for the Coalition of Essential Schools. The unique CAP program in the arts and several other features make this school an interesting alternative to other college prep schools.
Westchester/Fairfield Hebrew Academy, Greenwich
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Westchester/Fairfield Hebrew Academy offers a challenging curriculum in general and Judaic studies. It serves Westchester and Fairfield Counties.
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Westchester/Fairfield Hebrew Academy offers a challenging curriculum in general and Judaic studies. It serves Westchester and Fairfield Counties.
Westminster School, Simsbury
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12, PG
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Westminster offers families in the Greater Hartford area a strong academic and athletic program. Approximately one-third of students are day students. Faculty turnover is minimal. The school accepts about 25% of applicants.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12, PG
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Westminster offers families in the Greater Hartford area a strong academic and athletic program. Approximately one-third of students are day students. Faculty turnover is minimal. The school accepts about 25% of applicants.
Westover School, Middlebury
Religious affiliation:
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Girls, boarding/day school
Comments: Founded in 1909, Westover School offers over 20 AP courses and all the other essentials of a high quality college prep education. The school specializes in educating young women to be leaders and to excel.
Religious affiliation:
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Girls, boarding/day school
Comments: Founded in 1909, Westover School offers over 20 AP courses and all the other essentials of a high quality college prep education. The school specializes in educating young women to be leaders and to excel.
Whitby School, Greenwich
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Whitby is the oldest Montessori school in America. It is also an IB or International Baccalaureate school. The school prides itself on educating the whole child in the best Montessori tradition.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Whitby is the oldest Montessori school in America. It is also an IB or International Baccalaureate school. The school prides itself on educating the whole child in the best Montessori tradition.
Wildwood Christian School, Norwich
Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: coeducational, day school
Comments: Wildwood Christian School offers a conservative approach to education. The school eschews experimentation in favor of proven educational methods and approaches.
Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: coeducational, day school
Comments: Wildwood Christian School offers a conservative approach to education. The school eschews experimentation in favor of proven educational methods and approaches.
The Woodhall School, Bethlehem
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, residential school
Comments: The Woodhall School specializes in teaching young men to achieve their full potential. This is a small school where a boy receives the kind of individualized attention which makes a difference.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, residential school
Comments: The Woodhall School specializes in teaching young men to achieve their full potential. This is a small school where a boy receives the kind of individualized attention which makes a difference.
The Wooster School, Danbury
Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Wooster School was founded in 1926. It offers college preparatory programs and wide range of sports and extracurricular activities. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Wooster School was founded in 1926. It offers college preparatory programs and wide range of sports and extracurricular activities. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.