Connecticut Schools: A-M
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.
The Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall, Milford
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: The Academy of Our Lady of Mercy was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1905. It offers a rigorous academic college preparation in a Catholic setting. Students are drawn from over 30 Connecticut towns.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: The Academy of Our Lady of Mercy was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1905. It offers a rigorous academic college preparation in a Catholic setting. Students are drawn from over 30 Connecticut towns.
All Saints Catholic School, Norwalk
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: All Saints is a Catholic elementary/middle school which feeds Catholic high schools such as Trinity Catholic, Notre Dame, Fairfield Prep, Laurelton Hall and Sacred Heart Academy.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: All Saints is a Catholic elementary/middle school which feeds Catholic high schools such as Trinity Catholic, Notre Dame, Fairfield Prep, Laurelton Hall and Sacred Heart Academy.
Assumption School, Manchester
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Assumption School is a Catholic primary school serving the needs of Catholic families in the Manchester area.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Assumption School is a Catholic primary school serving the needs of Catholic families in the Manchester area.
Avon Old Farms School, Avon
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, boarding/day school
Comments: Avon Old Farms is synonymous with a great hockey program. But the school affords your son so much more than that. Convenient location close to Hartford's Bradley International Airport and only a few hours from Boston, makes this boarding school accessible from just about anywhere.
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, boarding/day school
Comments: Avon Old Farms is synonymous with a great hockey program. But the school affords your son so much more than that. Convenient location close to Hartford's Bradley International Airport and only a few hours from Boston, makes this boarding school accessible from just about anywhere.
The Bess And Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy, Bloomfield
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Bess and Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy of Greater Hartford is the oldest orthodox Jewish day school in the U.S. If you live in the Hartford area and seek a Jewish education for your children, put the Sigel Hebrew Academy on your list.
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Bess and Paul Sigel Hebrew Academy of Greater Hartford is the oldest orthodox Jewish day school in the U.S. If you live in the Hartford area and seek a Jewish education for your children, put the Sigel Hebrew Academy on your list.
Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy, Orange
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational in lower school; girls in 9-12; day school
Comments: Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy comprises a coed lower school and the acclaimed Beth Chana Academy, a high school for girls. SCHA affords a high quality secular and religious education for all of its students.
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational in lower school; girls in 9-12; day school
Comments: Southern Connecticut Hebrew Academy comprises a coed lower school and the acclaimed Beth Chana Academy, a high school for girls. SCHA affords a high quality secular and religious education for all of its students.
Bi-Cultural Day School, Stamford
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Bi-Cultural Day School was founded in 1955. The school represents the best that American-Jewish education can be by design and example. The Eighth Grade in Israel Experience is but one of the school's innovative programs.
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Bi-Cultural Day School was founded in 1955. The school represents the best that American-Jewish education can be by design and example. The Eighth Grade in Israel Experience is but one of the school's innovative programs.
Brunswick School, Greenwich
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Brunswick is a large boys day school covering Pre-Kindergarten right through graduation. If you live in the Greenwich area, you have everything you could possibly want in a boys' school, with the possible exception of boarding.
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Brunswick is a large boys day school covering Pre-Kindergarten right through graduation. If you live in the Greenwich area, you have everything you could possibly want in a boys' school, with the possible exception of boarding.
Canterbury School, New Milford
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Canterbury was founded in 1915. Part of its secret to longevity is its small size. This allows the school to make a genuine commitment to develop each student as an individual.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Canterbury was founded in 1915. Part of its secret to longevity is its small size. This allows the school to make a genuine commitment to develop each student as an individual.
Chase Collegiate School, Waterbury
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Chase Collegiate has been around since 1865. Much has changed in Waterbury since then, but one thing remains constant: the high quality of a Chase education. If you live in the Naugatuck Valley area, you need to put this school on your list.
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Chase Collegiate has been around since 1865. Much has changed in Waterbury since then, but one thing remains constant: the high quality of a Chase education. If you live in the Naugatuck Valley area, you need to put this school on your list.
Cheshire Academy, Cheshire
Religious affiliation: Other
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Cheshire Academy was founded by the Episcopal Church in 1794. The school prospers not only because it offers solid academics combined with an excellent sports program but also because it nurtures and develops the whole child.
Religious affiliation: Other
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Cheshire Academy was founded by the Episcopal Church in 1794. The school prospers not only because it offers solid academics combined with an excellent sports program but also because it nurtures and develops the whole child.
The Children's Tree Montessori School, Old Saybrook
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian
Grades: PK-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Children's Tree Montessori School offers the famed Montessori approach in which teachers facilitate a child's learning.
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian
Grades: PK-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Children's Tree Montessori School offers the famed Montessori approach in which teachers facilitate a child's learning.
The Children's School, Stamford
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian
Grades: PK-3
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Children's School is the creation of an innovative educator, Margaret Skutch. She combined what she considered the best parts of Montessori and other educators' methods and theories into a nationally recognized method unique to The Children's School.
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian
Grades: PK-3
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Children's School is the creation of an innovative educator, Margaret Skutch. She combined what she considered the best parts of Montessori and other educators' methods and theories into a nationally recognized method unique to The Children's School.
Choate Rosemary Hall, Wallingford
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding school
Comments: Choate is one of the great old American prep schools. While monied families with status on the Social Register certainly sent their children to Choate in the past, and, indeed, still do, the school now prizes diversity. Generous financial aid packages support that goal.
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding school
Comments: Choate is one of the great old American prep schools. While monied families with status on the Social Register certainly sent their children to Choate in the past, and, indeed, still do, the school now prizes diversity. Generous financial aid packages support that goal.
Christian Heritage School, Trumbull
Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Christian Heritage School offers solid college preparation with a sound academic program which includes AP and honors courses.
Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Christian Heritage School offers solid college preparation with a sound academic program which includes AP and honors courses.
The Cobb School Montessori, Simsbury
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Established Montessori school serving the greater Hartford area. May Lou Cobb brings over 40 years experience and leadership in Montessori to the school which bears her name.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Established Montessori school serving the greater Hartford area. May Lou Cobb brings over 40 years experience and leadership in Montessori to the school which bears her name.
The Country School, Madison
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Country School was founded in 1955. It offers a traditional, classical education which develops character and equips its students for later life.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Country School was founded in 1955. It offers a traditional, classical education which develops character and equips its students for later life.
Convent of the Sacred Heart, Greenwich
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: Originally located in Manhattan the Convent moved to its Greenwich location in 1945. The Convent is a member of the Network of Schools of the Sacred Heart and is accredited by the New England Association of Colleges and Schools.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Girls, day school
Comments: Originally located in Manhattan the Convent moved to its Greenwich location in 1945. The Convent is a member of the Network of Schools of the Sacred Heart and is accredited by the New England Association of Colleges and Schools.
Devereux Glenholme School, Washington
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 5 - 12
School Type: Coeducational/Boarding school
Comments: Glenholme operates 12 months of the year providing special education, therapeutic and treatment services for approximately 100 students. The school is well-known for its arts and equestrian programs.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 5 - 12
School Type: Coeducational/Boarding school
Comments: Glenholme operates 12 months of the year providing special education, therapeutic and treatment services for approximately 100 students. The school is well-known for its arts and equestrian programs.
Eagle Hill School, Greenwich
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 1-9
School Type: Coeducational, day/boarding school
Comments: Eagle Hill services the tri-state area with a language-based, remedial program designed to help students with learning disabilities. The learning environment is ungraded and non-competitive allowing children to learn in their own individual way and to develop confidence.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 1-9
School Type: Coeducational, day/boarding school
Comments: Eagle Hill services the tri-state area with a language-based, remedial program designed to help students with learning disabilities. The learning environment is ungraded and non-competitive allowing children to learn in their own individual way and to develop confidence.
Eagle Hill-Southport, Southport
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 3-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Eagle Hill-Southport is not affiliated with Eagle Hill School in Greenwich but it does share a similar purpose. The school provides specialized programs for children with learning disabilities.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 3-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Eagle Hill-Southport is not affiliated with Eagle Hill School in Greenwich but it does share a similar purpose. The school provides specialized programs for children with learning disabilities.
East Catholic High School, Manchester
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: College preparatory program accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Serves 30 communities in Hartford and surrounding areas.
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: College preparatory program accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Serves 30 communities in Hartford and surrounding areas.
Ethel Walker School, Simsbury
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Girls, boarding/day school
Comments: Founded in 1911 Ethel Walker offers a college preparatory curriculum. 50% of the students are boarders. The school has one of the most comprehensive riding programs in the country. Approximately 40% of upper school students received financial aid in recent years.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Girls, boarding/day school
Comments: Founded in 1911 Ethel Walker offers a college preparatory curriculum. 50% of the students are boarders. The school has one of the most comprehensive riding programs in the country. Approximately 40% of upper school students received financial aid in recent years.
Ezra Academy, Woodbridge
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Academy's motto says it all: "Weaving learning into living". The school is accredited by the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools and the Solomon Schecter Association.
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Grades: K-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Academy's motto says it all: "Weaving learning into living". The school is accredited by the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools and the Solomon Schecter Association.
Fairfield Country Day School, Fairfield
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-9
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: FCDS has been educating boys since 1936. This is a traditional school with a cutting edge stance. Superb academics combined with great sports and technology lay a solid foundation for achievements in prep school. FCDS graduates go on to the best schools in the country.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-9
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: FCDS has been educating boys since 1936. This is a traditional school with a cutting edge stance. Superb academics combined with great sports and technology lay a solid foundation for achievements in prep school. FCDS graduates go on to the best schools in the country.
Fairfield College Preparatory School, Fairfield
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Imagine a Jesuit college preparatory boys school located on the campus of a major Catholic university. That's Fairfield College Prep. This is a large school with programs to match.
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, day school
Comments: Imagine a Jesuit college preparatory boys school located on the campus of a major Catholic university. That's Fairfield College Prep. This is a large school with programs to match.
The Foote School, New Haven
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Foote has served the New Haven area since 1916 with a balanced, carefully devised program of academics, sports and extracurricular activities. Graduates move on to some of the best public and private high schools in the state and beyond.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Foote has served the New Haven area since 1916 with a balanced, carefully devised program of academics, sports and extracurricular activities. Graduates move on to some of the best public and private high schools in the state and beyond.
The Forman School, Litchfield
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian
Grades: 8-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Forman is one of the oldest schools specializing in college prep for students with identified language-based and other learning difficulties. 16 inter-scholastic sports including kayaking and a pristine Litchfield County setting 2 hours from Manhattan.
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian
Grades: 8-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Forman is one of the oldest schools specializing in college prep for students with identified language-based and other learning difficulties. 16 inter-scholastic sports including kayaking and a pristine Litchfield County setting 2 hours from Manhattan.
The Fraser-Woods School, Newtown
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: N-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Fraser-Woods School began as Newtown Montessori in 1968. It now serves over 200 students from 23 area towns. All the Head Teachers are Montessori credentialed and trained.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: N-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Fraser-Woods School began as Newtown Montessori in 1968. It now serves over 200 students from 23 area towns. All the Head Teachers are Montessori credentialed and trained.
The Gilbert School, Winsted
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: If you live in Winchester or Hartland, Connecticut, you can attend your own private secondary school free or charge. The Gilbert School was founded in 1895 by William L. Gilbert, a local businessman.
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: If you live in Winchester or Hartland, Connecticut, you can attend your own private secondary school free or charge. The Gilbert School was founded in 1895 by William L. Gilbert, a local businessman.
The Grammar School at Somersville, Somersville
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Grammar School offers a traditional academic program enriched by art and music. Students can learn French as well and in 6th grade visit Quebec.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-6
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Grammar School offers a traditional academic program enriched by art and music. Students can learn French as well and in 6th grade visit Quebec.
Greens Farms Academy, Westport
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: GFA has a 300 student upper school which offers a comprehensive college preparatory program including 15 AP courses.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: GFA has a 300 student upper school which offers a comprehensive college preparatory program including 15 AP courses.
The Greenwich Country Day School, Greenwich
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: N-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: GCDS was founded in 1926 with the goal of providing a superior education for its students. 800 students strong, the school is constructing a new upper school building in the latest environmentally friendly manner.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: N-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: GCDS was founded in 1926 with the goal of providing a superior education for its students. 800 students strong, the school is constructing a new upper school building in the latest environmentally friendly manner.
The Greenwich Japanese School, Greenwich
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 1-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Greenwich Japanese School serves the Japanese expat community with a curriculum conforming to the educational system back home. Instruction is in Japanese.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 1-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Greenwich Japanese School serves the Japanese expat community with a curriculum conforming to the educational system back home. Instruction is in Japanese.
Grove School, Madison
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding school
Comments: Grove School is a special needs school specializing in treatment programs which allow children to make choices for future growth and advancement. It also has a strong college prep curriculum individualized for each student.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding school
Comments: Grove School is a special needs school specializing in treatment programs which allow children to make choices for future growth and advancement. It also has a strong college prep curriculum individualized for each student.
The Gunnery, Washington
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: The Gunnery has been educating young people for over 150 years. The small size and rural setting in pristine Litchfield County, Connecticut, allow students to focus on their education and themselves with a minimum of outside distractions.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: The Gunnery has been educating young people for over 150 years. The small size and rural setting in pristine Litchfield County, Connecticut, allow students to focus on their education and themselves with a minimum of outside distractions.
Hopkins School, New Haven
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Edward Hopkins established his school in 1660 making Hopkins the 3rd oldest independent day school in the country. The school enjoys all the amenities New Haven affords. It accepts about 40% of applicants.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 7-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Edward Hopkins established his school in 1660 making Hopkins the 3rd oldest independent day school in the country. The school enjoys all the amenities New Haven affords. It accepts about 40% of applicants.
The Hotchkiss School, Lakeville
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding school
Comments: The Hotchkiss School is one of the top private schools anywhere. It offers a world-class education taught by some of the most experienced, highly credentialed faculty in the profession. This is a very selective school.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding school
Comments: The Hotchkiss School is one of the top private schools anywhere. It offers a world-class education taught by some of the most experienced, highly credentialed faculty in the profession. This is a very selective school.
Hyde Schools, Woodstock
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Hyde Schools are for-profit schools operating on several campuses. The schools focus on character development for all, family renewal, and college preparatory academics.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Hyde Schools are for-profit schools operating on several campuses. The schools focus on character development for all, family renewal, and college preparatory academics.
Immanuel Lutheran School, Danbury
Religious affiliation: Lutheran
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Traditional elementary education combined with Lutheran core values. The school has operated for over 125 years.
Religious affiliation: Lutheran
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Traditional elementary education combined with Lutheran core values. The school has operated for over 125 years.
The Independent Day School, Middlefield
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Since 1961 The Independent Day School has offered a first class education for elementary age children. Choate and Wesleyan University are in the same area.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Since 1961 The Independent Day School has offered a first class education for elementary age children. Choate and Wesleyan University are in the same area.
Indian Mountain School, Lakeville
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-9
School Type: Co-ed, day/boarding
Comments: Indian Mountain School was established in 1922 as a boys' school. It is now a coeducational school whose graduates move on to some of the best prep schools in New England and elsewhere. This is a small school offering plenty of individual attention.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-9
School Type: Co-ed, day/boarding
Comments: Indian Mountain School was established in 1922 as a boys' school. It is now a coeducational school whose graduates move on to some of the best prep schools in New England and elsewhere. This is a small school offering plenty of individual attention.
Kent School, Kent
Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day/boarding school
Comments: Kent School was founded over 100 years ago. A top prep school Kent occupies a beautiful campus along the banks of the Housatonic River about 2 hours north of Manhattan.
Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day/boarding school
Comments: Kent School was founded over 100 years ago. A top prep school Kent occupies a beautiful campus along the banks of the Housatonic River about 2 hours north of Manhattan.
King School, Stamford
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: King has served the Stamford area since 1865. The school offers a comprehensive college preparatory program in its upper school.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: King has served the Stamford area since 1865. The school offers a comprehensive college preparatory program in its upper school.
Kingswood-Oxford School, West Hartford
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: An interesting feature of Kingswood's offerings are its signature programs. These enrich the community by exposing it to ideas and events beyond the walls of the school. Traditional college preparatory curriculum.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 6-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: An interesting feature of Kingswood's offerings are its signature programs. These enrich the community by exposing it to ideas and events beyond the walls of the school. Traditional college preparatory curriculum.
Kolbe Cathedral High School, Bridgeport
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Kolbe Cathedral High School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It offers a college preparatory program rooted in traditional Catholic values.
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Kolbe Cathedral High School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It offers a college preparatory program rooted in traditional Catholic values.
The Long Ridge School, Stamford
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-5
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: One of the few independent schools in Connecticut devoted to elementary education. Long Ridge School graduates move on to fine middle schools in the area and beyond.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-5
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: One of the few independent schools in Connecticut devoted to elementary education. Long Ridge School graduates move on to fine middle schools in the area and beyond.
The Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12,PG
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Loomis Chafee is a large prep school. About 50% of its students board. The school offers comprehensive college preparatory, athletic and extracurricular programs. Convenient to Hartford's Bradley International Airport.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12,PG
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Loomis Chafee is a large prep school. About 50% of its students board. The school offers comprehensive college preparatory, athletic and extracurricular programs. Convenient to Hartford's Bradley International Airport.
Marianapolis Preparatory School, Thompson
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Marianopolis has been offering a traditional Catholic education since 1926. Located on a 250 acre campus about 1 hour from Boston the school combines solid academics with a host of sports and extracurricular activities.
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Marianopolis has been offering a traditional Catholic education since 1926. Located on a 250 acre campus about 1 hour from Boston the school combines solid academics with a host of sports and extracurricular activities.
The Marvelwood School, Kent
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Marvelwood occupies the former girls' campus of Kent School atop scenic Skiff Mountain. The school has long been a leader in the area of remedial reading, writing, math as well as programs for dyslexic students.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Marvelwood occupies the former girls' campus of Kent School atop scenic Skiff Mountain. The school has long been a leader in the area of remedial reading, writing, math as well as programs for dyslexic students.
The Master's School, West Simsbury
Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: P-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Master's School offers a small day school environment in its upper school. You can do independent study at a local college for credit too.
Religious affiliation: Christian
Grades: P-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The Master's School offers a small day school environment in its upper school. You can do independent study at a local college for credit too.
Miss Porter's School, Farmington
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian
Grades: 9-12, PG
School Type: Girls, boarding/day school
Comments: Miss Porter's knows how to educate young women. It has superb academic, sports and extracurricular programs. MPS is one of the country's leading girls' schools. The school is convenient to Hartford's international airport.
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian
Grades: 9-12, PG
School Type: Girls, boarding/day school
Comments: Miss Porter's knows how to educate young women. It has superb academic, sports and extracurricular programs. MPS is one of the country's leading girls' schools. The school is convenient to Hartford's international airport.
The Montessori School, Wilton
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The school operates a lower school as well as a middle school. It follows Montessori teaching and philosophy in both departments. This is a very special school which embraces a Culture of Gratitude.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The school operates a lower school as well as a middle school. It follows Montessori teaching and philosophy in both departments. This is a very special school which embraces a Culture of Gratitude.
Montessori School of Greater Hartford, Hartford
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The school serves the Greater Hartford area with Montessori programs for toddlers and elementary age children.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: The school serves the Greater Hartford area with Montessori programs for toddlers and elementary age children.
Mooreland Hill School, Kensington
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 5-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Moreland Hill School is one of the few independent middle schools in Connecticut. It offers a comprehensive traditional academic program.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 5-9
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Moreland Hill School is one of the few independent middle schools in Connecticut. It offers a comprehensive traditional academic program.