Private Schools In and Around Fairfield County
Fairfield County parents have many options for educating their kids. This is our private education highlight page.
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View our Special Edition Fairfield County Private School Newsletter sent in November 2022.
If there is a private school that we have missed, please email us to let us know. Administrators can add themselves to the list; just see our how-to page to learn how to get added. It's free, of course. Thank you!
King School
At King School, we seek more than achievement for our students. We open minds and spark courageous thinking. Every day, our students discover and forge their unique paths to excellence, as we teach, guide, and cheer them on. Because when we set better standards for both the experience and outcomes of education, students cultivate the insights and heart to own their future.
The Children's School
For meaningful learning, children need to be known and understood by their teachers. Our teachers are masters at creating a warm, orderly, and stimulating environment that invites students to discover their interests and satiates their curiosity, creative imagination, and hunger to learn. In our classrooms, students build foundational skills as they delight in music and art, movement and dance, and converse in basic Spanish. Respecting that the early years are the most important in a child’s educational journey, at The Children’s School we are passionate about providing the gift of a good beginning and instill a lifelong love of learning. We invite you for a tour to learn first-hand how our skilled staff and unique pedagogical philosophy serve the needs of the individual child, ages 3 to 8.
Winston Preparatory School
Winston Prep Connecticut is a leading school for students with learning differences, including dyslexia, ADHD, and nonverbal learning differences (NVLD). At Winston Prep, a deep understanding of each student is at the core of the learning model. Our expert teachers conduct in-depth assessments, helping each child advance at a meaningful pace and thrive!
Register for an open house at https://www.winstonprep.edu/admissions
Ridgefield Academy/Landmark Preschool
Ridgefield Academy/Landmark Preschool is a preschool - Grade 8 program by design. The intellectually inspiring curriculum fosters joyful learning and uplifts each student to rise to their authentic self. Students benefit from small classes, individualized attention, and a vibrant, connected community that encourages them to take risks and speak their mind. The Ridgefield, CT campus offers programs for preschool through Grade 8. The Westport, CT and Bedford, NY campuses offer preschool programs for ages 2-5.
- To learn more about Ridgefield Academy and Landmark Preschool or to schedule an individual Admissions appointment, contact Director of Enrollment Dave Suter at (203) 894-1800 x112 or dsuter@ridgefieldacademy.org.
Academy of Thought and Industry Virtual School
Discover your individual path to excellenceWelcome to the future of middle and high school education! We are a Montessori-inspired online private middle and high school. Study anytime, from anywhere!
ATI Virtual School's middle and high school program is unique: a deliberately planned and charted curriculum of foundational skills that open a greater and greater number of possible paths. Our students don’t just memorize—they understand, apply, and integrate knowledge to pursue their own passions! We deliver a powerful education for independence to develop curious, self-motivated adolescents who thrive in school and in life. Contact us at (714) 709-8598 to learn more or book a tour. Click here to learn what types of students best thrive in an online environment.
Housatonic Valley Waldorf School
Wisdom Begins With WonderThe Housatonic Valley Waldorf School strives to cultivate each child's natural passion for learning. Our goal is to foster imaginative thinking, an empathetic and compassionate relationship to the world, and the strength to achieve one's goals. Through Waldorf education, children embark on a lifelong voyage of discovery - of the world and of themselves.
Founded in 1989, the school offers a full parent-toddler through eighth grade curriculum at our campus in Newtown.
Seven Acres Montessori
Prospective Parent Virtual Admissions Event - Thursdays, 10 am to 11 amParents are empowered to make important decisions regarding their child’s development and education and will want to learn more about our program and the Montessori Experience. The Montessori philosophy is based on individualized, whole-child learning and each of our Lead Teachers is AMI Montessori trained and certified. The curriculum masterfully and cohesively inter-connects the social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth and well-being of the child through project based, experiential learning in a small classroom setting and supportive environment designed to meet the specific needs of each student. Seven Acres Montessori is a non-profit school accredited by both The Association Montessori Internationale and The Connecticut Association of Independent Schools. Prospective Parents meet virtually with our Admissions Director for an introduction and discussion on the benefits of a Montessori education at our school, Toddler - Primary (14 mos - Kindergarten), our Elemetary and Middle School Programs (1st - 8th grade) and our before and after school programs.
Visit https://www.sevenacresmontesso... to register or email admissions@sevenacresmontessori.org
The Long Ridge School
Founded in 1938, The Long Ridge School is an independent pre-school through elementary school serving children two years old through Grade 5 in North Stamford. The Long Ridge School is a diverse community where children experience the joy of learning in small groups taught by experienced, caring teachers. The curriculum provides challenging, theme-based, hands-on learning experiences. The program includes classes in science, art, music, physical education and Spanish. Children are respected as individuals with innate curiosity and valued for their uniqueness, ideas and talents. Transportation for Stamford and NY residents (within 15 miles). Before and After School Care Options.
Wooster School
At Wooster, students develop essential skills in reading, writing, speaking, numeracy, and the fine and performing arts while applying these skills as thinkers, designers, creators, and problem-solvers. Every day we strive to help students discover their strengths and passions as they learn how to make their own meaning of the complicated world in which we live. Our students form a community. They learn to lead and follow. They clean and maintain the campus together, live by an honor code, and learn how to be “gentle, generous, truthful, kind and brave."
Our strictest requirement for students is that they think about the person that they want to be, and show us that person every day. When you think about it, what else is there?
Rectory School
Rectory School offers an individualized approach that gets students excited about school! From academics, athletics, and the arts to building strong character and social skills, Rectory’s priority is understanding each child. Students thrive through individual attention and dynamic instruction for their unique learning styles while challenging their abilities. The school culture affirms the best within each individual and promotes a community that lives the Rectory Creed: respect, responsibility, honesty, and compassion. Located in Pomfret, CT, Rectory is a private school for boarding students in grades 5-9 and day students in grades K-9. Rectory offers a 4-week summer school program in July.
