Independent Schools in Connecticut: Private schools in New Haven, preschools, private elementary, middle school, kindergarten programs, early childhood education in New England
The Foote School: 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.
Oogie Art is the World's No.1 art portfolio preparatory school based on college and art award results alone. We are located in Manhattan, NY, Boston & Lexington, MA, and Shanghai, China.
Every year, we have help students gain admission with scholarships to their 1st choice colleges and universities.
These are the results from 2018:
2 students accepted from Harvard
1 student from Stanford, MIT, Yale
3 students from Cornell
2 students from Columbia University
+ and many more from SVA, RISD, Parsons, and Pratt.
The results of this year's 2019 for Early Action and Decision:
1 student accepted to Harvard
2 students accepted to Cornell
At Oogie, students will build college prep skills and develop diverse portfolios with varying levels of experience. Our rigorous classes hone student's technical skills in a range of media, as well as develop an extraordinary body of their own frameworks because our students follow a curriculum that is specifically based on their individual needs, goals and most immediate deadlines.
Class scheduling is extremely flexible - students register by the semester or year.
1. Art Portfolio Prep Program: Gr. 7-12 & Transfer
2. Junior Program: Grade 7-8
3. Art HS or Boarding School Art Portfolio and Audition Prep Program: Gr. 7-8
4. Young Talent program: Gr.4-6
5. AP Studio Art Program: Gr. 10-12
6. Foundation Program: Gr. 7 and Up
7. Curating and Art Research Program
8. Art College Counseling Service
- Painting/Drawing
- Illustration
- Perspective Drawing & Painting
- Figure Drawing & Painting
- Advanced Drawing & Painting
- Mixed Media & Collage
- Sculpture
- Group Crits
- Film & Animation
- Fashion Design
- Business of Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Art
- Installation Art
St. Theresa School is an accredited Catholic school for grades Pre-K through to 8th Grade, located in Trumbull, Fairfield County CT. Bridgeport, New Haven and Milford are just 10 miles or less from our school. We provide an academically challenging curriculum in which all students can learn within the framework of Catholic principles, and we recognize the dignity and uniqueness of each student.
Our students regularly score in the top 90% on the IOWA tests. Our graduates go on to attend top High Schools in the area including: St. Joseph, Lauralton Hall, Fairfield Prep, Notre Dame and Trumbull High Agriscience Program. The primary goal is the education and formation of each individual child striving for academic excellence within a faith-centered environment.
We strive to develop within each child a deep appreciation of his or her role in family life, obligation towards fellow man and good citizenship. This is achieved through worship, instruction, and example in unison with the parent, clergy, administration and faculty. We welcome all prospective students and their families to visit our school and experience our Christ centered learning environment.
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
• The Academy of the Holy Family (AHF) is an accredited Catholic day and boarding high school for American and international young women in grades 9-12.
• Our school is located in Baltic (part of the town of Sprague) in New London County, in the Norwich-New London metro area, southeastern Connecticut.
• Central Manchester, Hartford, New Britain, Meriden, New Haven and Bridgeport CT, as well as Providence and Warwick in Rhode Island, are all within a 1 hour drive or less.
• Our mission is to provide young women with a strong sense of Christian values and a challenging academic program empowering each individual to reach her spiritual, intellectual, moral and social potential.
• We welcome new students throughout the year. Owned and operated by the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady, Mother of the Church, we have a rich tradition of educating young women in excellence for over 130 years.
• While offering our students a challenging academic program which includes both honors and Advanced Placement courses, the Academy fosters a family spirit within its student body. Our graduates attend a wide range of colleges and universities across the country.
• College Preparation, Honors and Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available.
• Students attend small, family like classes taught by dedicated religious and lay staff.
• Subjects include: English; Mathematics; Science; Foreign Language; Fine Arts; Computer; Religion; Social Studies; Family Studies; Physical Education. ESL English is offered for our international students.
• We provide boarding for both American and international students.
The Spire School of Greenwich Education Group, Stamford
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The Spire School is a co-educational, private, college preparatory day-school located in Stamford in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Part of the Greenwich Education Group, the school provides education to students in grades 8-12 who are underachieving academically due to social and emotional challenges. The Spire School was established in 2010, and is a unique and innovative school as it couples a challenging college prep curriculum with individualized wellness plans. The Spire School educates students holistically and strives to provide an environment in which students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
We provide a general college prep curriculum alongside other, wellness-based programs. At Spire, we recognize that every student learns differently. Therefore, we use an individualized, strengths-based approach to customize academic programs according to each student’s unique needs and interests. With the flexibility to have a virtually unlimited curriculum, Spire students are encouraged to play an active role in program development.
Academics:
- College preparatory high school curriculum
- Honors and AP level courses
- Wide range of foreign language courses
- Diverse independent studies
- Individualized electives
- Comprehensive SAT/ACT prep
- Advanced art and music instruction
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.