Thank you to our sponsor, Betteridge!
Whether you’re still searching for the right school for your child this academic year or are beginning to think about next year, we know the decision can be a tough one and it ultimately comes down to choosing the best fit for your child.
To help you with your search, Greenwich, New Canaan, Darien and Stamford Moms have come together to create the 2020 Private School Guide sponsored by Betteridge.
Scroll down for information about schools in our area, what you need to know and where to go if you’d like to learn more.
Bi-Cultural Hebrew Academy
For more information, visit their website https://www.bcha-ct.org,
call (203) 329-2186 ext. 1310
or email [email protected].
Brunswick School
For more information, visit join a virtual open house.
Register here.
Canterbury School
For more information, please visit www.cbury.org.
Catholic Academy of Stamford
For more information, please contact admissions,
(203) 322-6505
or [email protected].
Apply online at www.CasCt.org.
The Children’s School
For more information, please call to schedule a tour,
go to www.childrensschool.org or call (203) 329-8815.
Eagle Hill School
Eagle Hill School develops life-changing academic skills, self-confidence, and character in students who have been diagnosed with language-based learning differences, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, executive functioning disorder, ADHD, and auditory processing disorder.
For more information, please check eaglehillschool.org.
Easton Country Day School
Easton Country Day is a small, co-ed PreK – 12 private school which is open full time this school year!
They are operating under all government standards for safety. ECDS uses its small size and unique, individual education approach to ensure each child not only achieves academic excellence in a safe and loving environment, but also learns those skills necessary to be a caring and responsible citizen. They build a relationship with each child.
They promote excellence in individual academic achievement in the context of their motto, “Responsibility, Integrity, Community – Praxis.” This, and their innovative scheduling methods, gives them the flexibility to place children in classes that fit their academic and social needs and to respond rapidly to change and growth in each child. ECDS offers rigorous academics shaped to the individual child in a familial environment that encourages accomplishment , responsibility and acceptance of diversity. They offer programs for the highly gifted, and emphasize the fine arts. They teach children how to learn, preparing them for life beyond school
Learn more here.
Fusion Academy
They offer a personalized one-to-one education model where every course is individualized to the student in a positive social setting. Fusion offers both in-person and live virtual instruction for full-time enrollment, part-time courses for credit, or tutoring/mentoring sessions.
The school is open year-round and enrolls on a rolling basis.
For more information, please attend a
Virtual Lunch with The Head of School
Wednesday, October 21st, noon – 1 p.m.
Register here.
Greenwich Academy
A leader in all-girls education, Greenwich Academy is an independent college preparatory day school for students in grades pre-K through 12. Their 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 they 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 skills levels can participate.
In GA’s Upper School, the Coordinate Program with their 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.
For more information please visit, greenwichacademy.org/admission.
Greenwich Catholic School
For more information, please visit the admissions page of the GCS website, here.
The Harvey School
The Harvey School fosters exploration, self-discovery, and creativity for students in grades 6 – 12.
Committed to engaged, college preparatory learning in a small class setting, Harvey teachers ensure that students graduate knowing who they are and are fully prepared academically, socially, and emotionally.
Grade 6 – 12
Join a Virtual Visit today!
For more information, please check here!
Iona Preparatory
Join Iona Preparatory for fall VIRTUAL Open Houses October 18 and 22, and see why their pandemic program is…
SAFE. The PK4-to-8 Lower School is 100% in-seat thanks to ample space on our 11-acre, suburban campus, while our 9-12 Upper School is up to 50% in-seat on a 5-day cycle.
SEAMLESS. Prekindergarten through Grade 12, our Gaels don’t miss a beat using Google Classroom and Meet for the all-important live instruction that maximizes learning and minimizes risk.
SYNCHRONOUS. The highly credentialed and capable faculty teach on two planes simultaneously, so your son receives the exact same instruction whether he is in-seat or virtual.
Grades 9-12 Virtual Open Houses
Sunday, October 18, 12 p.m.
Thursday, October 22, 6 p.m.
PK-4 – Grade 8
Appointments now available for Lower School tours!
For more information, please check here!
King School
Faculty are deeply committed to King’s approach to teaching and learning. They believe knowing students well is crucial for learning, because students who feel known and understood are more likely to engage fully.
For more information, please check here!
The Long Ridge School
For more information, please go to www.longridgeschool.org
or contact the Admissions Office,
[email protected] or call (203) 322-7693
to set up a Virtual your and in-person Campus tour.
New Canaan Country School
For more information, please visit countryschool.net.
Sacred Heart Greenwich
For more information please visit, shgreenwich.org,
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
St. Aloysius School
St. Aloysius School is fully accredited and has been selected as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence (2010) for “Outstanding Academic Achievement” in reading and mathematics. They welcome individuals of every race, religious belief, and national and ethnic origin, who wish to contribute to the community and be nourished by it.
St. Luke’s School
Exploring new schools is exciting and overwhelming. You need to weigh so many factors to determine what’s best for your child. This has never been truer than during these trying times. That’s why they’re pleased to share that 94% of St. Luke’s parents were satisfied with St. Luke’s response to the crisis and campus closings.
St. Luke’s has never been better positioned to deliver a safe and meaningful experience for students. They’d love to tell you more about their SLSReady plan for a safe return to school—offering families Choice (on campus and synchronous online classes), Flexibility (decide each day what feels right), and Consistency (the same weekly schedule no matter where you are).
If you have questions, they have answers!
Get all your family’s questions answered by an Admissions team with years of experience. They know choosing a school is a big decision and we’re here to share our knowledge about education, private school, and of course, St. Luke’s School.
They’d love to hear what’s on your mind—schedule a call with Admissions today! The whole family is welcome to join.
Find out how they were SLSReady to reopen safely while offering families choice, flexibility, and consistency
by joining an upcoming admission event.
To join, click here.
Whitby School
Located in Greenwich CT, Whitby is a co-educational independent school that provides educational continuity for children 18 months through Grade 8 in the Fairfield-Westchester area.
The premier Whitby Montessori Children’s House three-year program and the highly-recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) program in Grades 1-8 form the foundation that empowers Whitby students to think creatively and critically, preparing them as life-long learners and global citizens.
For more information please call (203) 302-3900,
email [email protected]
or visit the website, here.