The 2025 Private School Guide

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.”

Discover why Connecticut Magazine named The Catholic Academy of Stamford the Best Private/Catholic School in Connecticut and Fairfield County!

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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.

Every student is so different. But traditional schools treat them all the same. Fusion Academy’s 1-to-1 classes put your student at the center of their learning experience.

They’ll develop the confidence and independence required for college and career success – all to ensure they reach their limitless potential.

Connecticut Locations: Fairfield and Greenwich

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.

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.

At Green Meadow Waldorf, a PreK–12 independent school just 20 miles from New York City, students learn on a forested campus of over 140 acres that includes a working farm, a creek, and a pond.

Our scholarly curriculum engages students’ natural curiosity, bringing the right challenge at the right time. Rooted in a thoughtful, developmentally appropriate curriculum progression, our school fosters confidence and a deep sense of belonging, empowering students to step into the world with courage, creativity, and resourcefulness. Through hands-on, real-world experiences, children cultivate clear thinking, imagination, and resilience –skills that serve them for a lifetime.

Green Meadow graduates emerge ready to lead with integrity, transform ideas into meaningful actions, and meet global challenges with purpose.

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.

At Greenwich Catholic School, we offer more than just an education—we provide a faith-filled, transformative experience for students from PreK 3 through Grade 8. Located in Greenwich, Connecticut, our co-educational day school stands apart from others in Fairfield and Westchester Counties.

Rooted in Catholic values, our mission is to help students grow not only academically, but spiritually and morally, forming them into confident, compassionate leaders who think critically, serve others, and live out their faith in meaningful ways.

At Greenwich Catholic, every child is known, loved, and supported—by teachers, peers, and our vibrant community of faith. With exceptional academics, competitive athletic programs, and comparatively low tuition, we prepare our students for success—both in and out of the classroom. Our graduates consistently gain acceptance to their top-choice high schools.

The Mission of Greenwich Country Day School is to enable all children in our 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.

At The Harvey School, every student is truly known. Teachers understand academic strengths and personal challenges, goals, and passions.

These authentic relationships spark confidence, fuel new interests, and unlock potential that might not be recognized on another campus. Learning at Harvey is bold, joyful, and experiential. Students are the architects of their own experience at Harvey. They don’t just follow a program – they help shape it.

Harvey graduates aren’t just ready for college, they’re ready for life. They carry with them the skills, curiosity, and confidence to succeed, leading lives of impact and service.

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.

Iona Preparatory Offers the ‘More’ You’re Looking For…

You want more for your son—more brotherhood, more scholarship, more return on your investment. From pre-kindergarten through high school, INVEST in his growth as a leader, INSPIRE his learning, and IGNITE his future with a trusted springboard to college and beyond.

For over a century, Iona Preparatory has been developing the moral and ethical leaders of tomorrow. We are a Catholic, all-boys PK-12 school—inspired by the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice and the Essential Elements of a Christian Brother Education—located on a combined 37 acres in New Rochelle, N.Y.

More than 225 students attend the Lower School, with another 775 at our 26-acre Upper School campus for Grades 9-12. The average class sizes of 18 and 23, respectively, provide a personalized and engaging academic experience at every level.

King School is a Pre-K through Grade 12 college preparatory school in Stamford, CT, serving students from Fairfield and Westchester Counties.

King’s engaging, inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning empowers students to ask questions, think deeply, and engage meaningfully with the world. As home to a vibrant, diverse, and international community, King students benefit from a rich global education program that broadens perspectives, fosters cultural understanding, and prepares them to thrive in an interconnected society. King students strive to make an impact as bold, curious, and imaginative leaders and change-makers.

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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.

Today’s world demands more than memorization; kids need creativity, confidence, and the ability to adapt to a future we can’t yet predict.

That’s why The Mead School, a progressive Infant-Grade 8 school in North Stamford, does education differently. Set within a thirteen-acre forest and a sun-drenched mid-century modern learning space, teachers are on a first name basis with students, parents text teachers directly, and classes are built around curiosity, not worksheets. Math may be learned through games, science outdoors, and passions explored through experiential, project-based learning.

At Mead, kids don’t have to fit a mold—they can show up as their true selves, quirks, sparkles, and all. Creativity is a daily practice, with music, drama, and art six times a week, plus Friday assemblies where every child can choose to take the stage—with performances ranging from K-Pop to comedy. By learning in new ways, kids gain creativity and confidence to break patterns, solve problems, and adapt to a future that doesn’t follow a script.

Mead graduates walk into high school not just prepared for what’s next, but ready to invent it.

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

Dedicated to honoring childhood | Committed to academic excellence | Arts & Athletics

Full-day coverage options | Summer Camp | Buses serve CT & NY
Graduates excel at top day, boarding and public secondary schools and go on to lead lives of impact and purpose.

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At Rye Country Day School, you will fi nd community and excellence. RCDS is a place where students are engaged and supported; where they can take advantage of countless opportunities to learn, create, and discover; and where they are encouraged to be true to themselves.

This is where your next chapter begins!

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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SLS is a secular (non-religious) private school in New Canaan, CT, for grades 5-12, serving over 40 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 Teachers & Academics
• Innovative Emerging Tech & Leadership Core Curricula
• 1:1 Compass Mentoring for Success in High School
• Open-Door College Counseling

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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