West Woods Christian Academy is a private Christian K-12 school located in Hampden, just north of New Haven in New Haven County, Connecticut. Founded in 1975, West Woods Christian Academy is committed to an educational program of excellence. We provide early education, kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school programs based on a highly regarded and comprehensive college preparatory curriculum.

The Upper School curriculum (7-12) offering college prep SAT, ACT, honors and advanced placement courses has a strong preparation for those desiring to continue on to college. The curriculum at each level is rich with challenging subject materials and activities to reinforce the learning process.

Due to a small teacher/student ratio, students get the individual attention and encouragement that help them to excel. Year after year, on Nationally Standardized Tests, students at WWCA have scored well above the national average at every grade level. WWCA is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and meets standards for approval by the Connecticut State Board of Education.

- Programs from kindergarten through 12th grade
- College Preparatory Curriculum with English, math, science, foreign languages, history, physical education and electives
- Advanced Placement and Honors Courses
- College Preparation Courses
- Early Education Center
- Kindergarten
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- HIgh School

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2. The Foote School, New Haven

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The Foote School is an independent school for kindergarten through grade 9 located in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. In addition to our lower and middle school academic programs we offer after school care, vacation and summer programs. Since 1916, Foote School has cultivated an atmosphere of mutual consideration and respect through close relationships among teachers, students, and parents.

We emphasize cooperative effort, accountability for one’s actions, the value of service learning and a strong commitment to building a multicultural community. At Foote School, learning and teaching are more than the mere enjoyment of collecting and sharing facts; learning is an active experience for all members of our community.

Foote values critical thinking and the hands-on opportunity to learn by doing that is the hallmark of experiential learning. We see our students as able teachers and our adults as life-long students. Our faculty is dedicated to learning how children learn and developing age appropriate curriculum that reflects this understanding of pedagogy. We are a member of the Institute for Independent Education and the National Association of Independent Schools.

- Programs from kindergarten through grade 9
- Lower School
- Middle School
- Challenging Curriculum with literature, history, mathematics, science, technology, writing, foreign languages, library, the arts and athletics
- Technology Department
- Learning Support Program
- After School Programs
- Vacation and Summer Programs

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3. Notre Dame High School, North Haven

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Notre Dame High School is a college preparatory school for boys in grades 9-12 located in West Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. Our college preparatory curriculum, a curriculum designed for the unique learning style of boys with college prep ACT and SAT as well as our honors and advanced placement courses prepares students for success in college.

As boys become young men of high school age, the transition to independent learning begins – and needs – to take place so as to foster proper preparation for the demands of college and life beyond. We also offer the Moreau Honors Program for highly qualified students. The blend of tradition and innovation extends beyond the classroom to include a focus on character and faith development, and a wide range of co-curricular activities.

Taken together, these benefits create an environment in which insight and maturity can develop alongside a student’s individual gifts and talents. Founded in 1946 by the Brothers of Holy Cross, Notre Dame is rooted in the Catholic tradition. We welcome students of all faith and ethnic backgrounds and encourage diversity. We are accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

- Programs for boys in grades 9-12
- College Preparatory Curriculum with English, math, science, social studies, business/technology, religion, fine arts, foreign languages
- Advanced Placement Courses
- College Preparatory Courses ACT and SAT
- Moreau Honors Program for highly qualified students
- University of Connecticut (UConn) Early College Experience Program where Notre Dame students earn college credit for courses they take while at Notre Dame

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4. Hopkins School, New Haven

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Hopkins School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school for grades 7-12 located in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. We offer middle and high schools programs with a college prep SAT and ACT, advanced placement and honors courses. The curriculum promotes a strong foundation in the academic disciplines, a broad exposure to the liberal arts, and selective opportunities to pursue individual interests.

We challenge students to try on the perspectives and habits of mind that historians and writers, mathematicians and linguists, scientists and artists, and athletes and musicians bring to their disciplines.

Here students experience the ways that scholars from the various fields pose questions; then they pose questions of their own. They progress through increasingly empowering stages, from harvesting information to gaining knowledge, to reaching understanding and, finally, to forming convictions. Life at Hopkins is also strongly athletic, artistic, and social; it presumes a commonality of purpose and a focus on striving for excellence in everything we do. We are accredited by the National Association of Independent Schools.

- Programs from 7th through 12th grade
- Middle School
- Upper School
- College Preparatory Curriculum with the arts, English, history, classical and modern language, computer science, mathematics, technology and science
- Advanced Placement Courses
- College preparatory courses ACT and SAT
- Summer School

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5. All Nations Christian Academy

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All Nations Christian Academy, located in New Haven, Connecticut (80 miles from NYC), is a small private Christian elementary school that offers an accelerated learning program and evangelical Christian foundation for students in grade K - 4th grade. Our school is designed to give children an individualized, nurturing, Christian education to enable them to develop to their full potential.

In order to provide individualized instruction and ensure maximum academic progress, our maximum class size is eight students to one teacher. Our students enjoy a full program of outdoor activities including recess, gardening, and recreation on our brand new playground. We provide individualized attention in classes of 8 students each. Scholarship are offered based on income. School day is 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

- Reading
- Writing
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Mathematics
- Science
- History / social studies
- Art
- Music
- Physical education
- Media
- Computer science