The 2024 – 2025 Private School Guide

Discover the All Saints Difference

All Saints is PreK-8th grade school. We are a local, private Catholic school in Norwalk, CT situated on a spacious 5-acre campus with a diverse and caring student body who value service and respect others.

Our curriculum provides for the growth of wholeness in each student, and the guidance to assist in their development as total persons: morally, spiritually, intellectually physically and socially.

 In Pre-K students are empowered to use their natural curiosity for learning. We create a nurturing environment where our youngest students develop a love for learning. In the lower school, Intellectual curiosity is fostered through exposure to new experiences, critical thinking opportunities, and spiritual and social growth of all students in the Lower School. In the Upper School our curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and character development in preparation for the challenges of high school.

For over 65 years, Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy in Stamford, CT has been providing students in Fairfield County with an academic education of the highest caliber.

Through an innovative, inspiring and well-rounded curriculum, our PreK – high school students are fully-supported in achieving their own unique potential. We take pride in cultivating kind and responsible leaders who are successful in the classroom, confident in who they are, proud of their heritage and engaged in making a difference.

Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy is dedicated to inspiring each student with both a lifelong love of learning and the joy of Jewish life. (Transportation from Fairfield county is available.)

Brunswick is a college-preparatory day school for boys of genuine potential and differing backgrounds in Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12.

We believe deeply in the tremendous potential of boys, and we have deliberately and successfully sculpted an educational experience that emphasizes rigorous traditional learning, self-discipline, and character development. Our philosophy is fulfilled as we build young men of character through the educational experience that is uniquely Brunswick.

The school’s curriculum is both powerfully traditional and highly innovative. Time-honored teaching and learning is paired with comprehensive athletics as well as arts, drama, and music. In all we do, we uphold our founder’s commitment: “Ably and generously preparing boys for life.”

Parent & Student Testimonials, here! Watch our Video, here!

The early years are when a foundation for life is created: deep curiosity, interests, passions, skills, confidence, and respect for others, oneself, and the natural world.

The Children’s School, with over 60 years of expertise, supports each student with dedicated teachers and a personalized program. Children are immersed in a rich curriculum of music, art, science, movement, numeracy, and books, with materials designed to inspire hands-on exploration.

Here hearts and minds are nurtured in an environment filled with learning and love.

The Children’s School is located at 118 Scofieldtown Road in Stamford, and you can also find more information at www.childrensschool.org.

Eagle Hill is an independent school for bright elementary and middle-school students who learn differently.

Eagle Hill offers a research-based, individualized learning program that helps bright students with language-based learning differences soar. Guided by expert faculty, students build strong foundational literacy skills in all content areas while developing independence, self-advocacy, and a love of learning.

An integrated services model means the extras aren’t “extra.” Support in social-emotional learning and pragmatic language is embedded in our curriculum and built into each students’ day. Our arts and athletics programs encourage students to find their passion, express themselves creatively, and learn the value of sportsmanship and cooperation. Inherent in the Eagle Hill philosophy is the development of children with strong moral and ethical character. Children continue their educational journey beyond Eagle Hill with confidence in their academic abilities and a true belief in their worth as human beings.

Fairfield Prep, a Jesuit Catholic school of excellence, develops young men into compassionate leaders through a rigorous academic program for grades 9-12, with outstanding college acceptances. In our faith-filled community, students deepen their relationships with God and one another, transforming into Men for Others.

• Small class sizes that promote individualized attention and academic growth.
• An exceptional college counseling program guiding students to prestigious universities.
• Fairfield Prep students excel not only academically but also as leaders, athletes, artists, and men of service.
• A diverse and inclusive community committed to Jesuit values and social justice.
• Dedicated faculty who are experts in their fields and passionate about teaching and mentoring students.

About our program: At Greens Farms Academy (GFA) we empower students to do the hard, thrilling, essential work of shaping their own world, of building their own future.

More than 750 PreK–12 students come from 30 towns in Fairfield and Westchester counties and form an inclusive community that plays on 64 interscholastic athletic teams, participates in a robust service-learning program, and aspires to live by our school’s motto, “Each for All.” GFA cultivates curiosity and prepares students for an evolving world.

Since 1925, Greens Farms Academy has graduated thousands of compassionate, enterprising, broad-minded individuals with the courage and vision to build a better tomorrow.

A leader in all-girls education, Greenwich Academy is an independent college preparatory day school for students in grades pre-K through 12. Our rigorous academic program empowers students to be creative, inquisitive, and resourceful in every aspect of their learning under the guidance of a dedicated and talented faculty. Underpinning everything we do is a firm commitment to helping girls develop compassion, moral courage, and resilience, as embodied in our motto: Toward the Building of Character.

Rich co-curricular offerings enhance everyday learning at GA. Whether she’s writing for our award-winning literary magazine, working to cultivate new antibiotics, attending a conference on Kingian Non-Violence, or fashioning a costume for a musical production, a GA girl has the opportunity to identify her interests and explore them fully. The fine and performing arts are popular at every level, as are community service and social justice commitments. We are also proud of the strength of our athletic program, as well as the fact that girls of all skill levels can participate.

In GA’s Upper School, the Coordinate Program with our brother school, Brunswick, enables GA students to enroll in classes on both campuses and gives them access to a total of over 200 courses between the schools.

Greenwich Catholic School is unlike any other school in Fairfield and Westchester County. We are a co-educational day school in Greenwich, Connecticut, where students in PreK 3 through Grade 8 learn and thrive.

We do more than educate your child. We help mold them into strong, confident leaders who think critically, act compassionately, and are prepared to be responsible global citizens.

Each child at Greenwich Catholic is known, cared for, and supported by every member of our strong community. Greenwich Catholic will set your child up for success with unrivaled academics and athletic programs, comparatively low tuition, and a solid track record of getting our graduates into their first-choice high school.

To learn more about enrollment visit the Admissions page on our website www.gcsct.org. For questions or to schedule a campus tour email us at [email protected]

The Mission of Greenwich Country Day School is to enable all children in their care to discover and to develop what is finest in themselves—to achieve the highest standards in their studies, in their play, and in their character.

Greenwich Country Day School is a co-educational, college preparatory, independent school for nursery through 12th grade. The purposeful mission of academic excellence and character development is as relevant today as it was at the school’s founding in 1926. GCDS’s curriculum builds a solid background in the sciences and humanities while challenging students to develop critical knowledge and skills through inquiry, exploration, interdisciplinary studies, and real-world application, preparing them for a rapidly changing world.

Important lessons are learned not only in the classroom, but also on the playing fields, in the art room, on stage, and through extracurricular activities, such as the chess team, robotics club, and student publications. An extensive community service program and numerous leadership opportunities teach students to turn their initiative and generosity into meaningful action. GCDS graduates are known as exceptionally well-prepared for success in higher education—and in life.

The Harvey School personalizes an educational journey to be as unique as each individual student in grades 6 – 12, with 5-day boarding in grades 9 – 12.

Located on a beautiful 125-acre hilltop campus, students have unlimited opportunities to unlock their potential and chase what fulfills them. At Harvey, helping students become their best selves has everything to do with connecting with their teachers, dreaming big, challenging themselves, and moving out of their comfort zone, resulting in extraordinary personal and intellectual growth. There’s nothing more powerful than a student who believes they can make a difference.

Visit us to learn how Harvey cultivates excellence in every facet of the educational experience.

About Hopkins: Hopkins School students are curious—they love to think and learn. Here each day, at the nation’s third oldest independent school, high-achieving students come to learn with an intellectual passion, challenging one another in a collective pursuit of excellence.

• • Small classes average just 12 students.
  • More National Merit Scholar finalists than any other school in Connecticut, public or private.
  • A team of professional and experienced College Counselors lead our very successful college process. See our matriculation list here.
  • Hopkins students are gifted scholars, but they are also talented leaders, athletes, artists, entrepreneurs and more.
  • Students of color comprise almost 50% percent of our diverse, inclusive Hopkins family.
  • A dedicated faculty who are experts in their fields and love teaching and sharing their expertise with students.

King School unlocks the power of wonder, and students PreK-12 become agents in their own learning.

When students are exploring, questioning, and making connections — and teachers are creating these moments of discovery — students are truly learning. From the wide variety of active, immersive learning experiences to intentional efforts to reach each child, King students embrace learning in a diverse community where multiple backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated.

King graduates leave school full of possibility — ready to succeed and better prepared to better the world.​

With a unique focus on nursery and elementary education, The Long Ridge School is a warm, joyful environment where students excel through progressive, inquiry-based, personalized learning. When you visit our expansive, idyllic campus, you’ll find an inclusive community, where teachers, students, and parents of all backgrounds work together to guide children toward becoming compassionate global citizens.

Our teachers nurture each child’s strengths and interests—instilling confidence and leadership skills; fostering academic, social, and emotional development; and collaboratively building for each student the foundation for a fulfilling future.

The Mead School, nestled in North Stamford, offers an intimate PreK-8 learning experience where big, joyful learning thrives. As a progressive, independent school, we foster a close-knit community that nurtures every child’s curiosity and potential.

Through our innovative Home Center Model, each student benefits from the guidance of a dedicated teacher who champions their academic and social-emotional growth. At Mead, we prioritize hands-on, project-based learning, the arts, meaningful reflection, and outdoor exploration—ensuring our students develop holistically.

As our graduates transition to high school, they do so as confident, self-assured individuals ready to pursue their passions. They leave us empowered, eager to discover and nurture the very best in themselves.

New Canaan Country School is a co-ed, independent day school for students in Pre-K (ages 3 & 4) through Grade 9 living in Westchester and Fairfield counties.

Graduates excel at top day, boarding and public secondary schools and go on to lead lives of impact and purpose.

Pierrepont School is a small co-educational K – 12th independent school located in Westport, CT.

Our program offers classes taught by specialists in their fields and small class sizes. We focus on breadth and depth of course offerings for grades K to 12. Our curriculum emphasizes logical thinking, explores the origins of ideas, and favors primary source materials.

Pierrepont is a gradeless environment that demands that intrinsic motivation drive its students in their learning. Our teachers are passionate scholars in their fields, our students are curious, willing to engage with complexity and are unafraid of learning.

Located on a beautiful 110-acre campus in Greenwich, Connecticut, Sacred Heart Greenwich, an all-girls, independent, Catholic school, educates and empowers students to pursue excellence, build courage and confidence, and lead lives of purpose and integrity.

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As you make important decisions at this stage in your child’s development and education you will want to learn more about our program. Experience the difference that IS Seven Acres Montessori.

Our philosophy is based on individualized, whole-child learning with highly trained and experienced teachers. The curriculum masterfully and cohesively inter-connects the social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth and well-being of the whole 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 committed to educating children 14 months through eighth grade, accredited by both The Association Montessori Internationale and The Connecticut Association of Independent Schools.

SLS is a secular (non-religious) private school in New Canaan, CT, for grades 5-12, serving over 30 towns in Connecticut and New York.

The School’s mission is to provide an exceptional education that inspires a deep love of learning, a strong moral compass, the commitment to serve, and the confidence to lead.

Discover the SLS Difference

• Exceptional Academics
• Innovative Emerging Tech & Leadership Core Curricula
• 1:1 Compass Coaching for Success in High School

Join us at one of our upcoming admissions events.

Join our inclusive community at Villa Maria School, where students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

With specialized support for diverse learning profiles, including language-based learning disorders, auditory processing disorders, nonverbal learning disabilities, ASD, and ADHD, we create an environment where every student can succeed. Call today and experience the Villa difference!

The premier Whitby Montessori Children’s House and the highly recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) program form the foundation that empowers Whitby students to think creatively and critically, preparing them as lifelong learners and global citizens.

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