2023 Best Private Schools in Salmon Brook

• Windsor, CT•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  143 reviews

Freshman: I like the welcoming environment and sense of belonging from going to this school. Loomis’s emphasis on the Best Self and Common Good is present throughout the school‘s culture and social life, and hence the school is very open and accepting. The diversity at the school made me feel welcome and accepted, and Loomis’s programs to raise awareness for groups like the LGBTQ+ community were reaffirming and a nice action for National Coming Out Day. The school’s academic programs are beneficially challenging as well, with flexibility in advancing in courses such that students are able to take sufficiently challenging courses. The music, arts and after school activities all have an abundance of applicable resources. The Loomis Chaffee School is a great place for students who are willing to take initiative and seek resources to advance their learning and skills.... Read 143 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 741

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Suffield, CT•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.73 out of 5  242 reviews

Alum: I went to Suffield Academy for four years and I loved my experience! The community is amazing, and it’s easy to bond with teachers and students. There is plenty of things to do, and Suffield encourages students to show leadership and to care for the community. I will warmly remember my days at Suffield. I’m very grateful for the ways I’ve grown because of Suffield.... Read 242 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 410

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Simsbury, CT•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.19 out of 5  77 reviews

Works Here: Westminster is a wonderful community and school. I had a chance to get to know the school prior to joining the faculty and was struck by how welcoming everyone was and the strong commitment to individualized and holistic education. The school's small size and many offerings allow students to challenge themselves in a supportive environment, pursue their passions, and just as importantly try new things. Being a part of their journeys and seeing them transform into confident, well-rounded, and passionate young adults, who are ready to make their future communities better, is incredibly rewarding. I look forward to seeing Westminster continue to evolve to help students prepare to take on an ever-changing world.... Read 77 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 406

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Simsbury, CT•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.28 out of 5  104 reviews

Senior: Senior here, and I loved my experience... mostly! Some teachers are better than others, but the majority of my teachers are intellectually engaging and really care about their students. The student body isn't particularly diverse, but there is an effort being made to mitigate that and to better support out BIPOC students. The best thing about Walker's is unquestionably the way that we've been encouraged to speak our minds and challenge the system. For this empowerment alone I have to recommend the school. Of course, there are downsides, administration can be stuck in its ways, and one often feels powerless to change our school. COVID management has been very successful and distance learning went as well as possible.... Read 104 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 232

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• West Simsbury, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.39 out of 5  74 reviews

Parent: TMS is an excellent school! It provides a well-rounded education - where your student will be 'well-known and well-loved'. My sons have been at TMS since kindergarten and are now Juniors. The support they have been provided throughout their time has been amazing! And now at this critical time where they are exploring college options, I've found the College Placement office to be exceptional! They are coming alongside my sons and we as parents, to demystify this process and ease us through this coming transition. Phenomenal faculty, academics, athletic program, spiritual and social life! Simply the best school we could have chosen for our sons!... Read 74 reviews

• grade A

• Students 251

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Windsor, CT•

• Private School•

• K-11

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  Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Senior: I stayed here for 7 years and it was great. I am a student from 5 - 12 grade and I never had any problem with this school.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 135

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• West Hartford, CT•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.52 out of 5  23 reviews

Alum: The school is very small (40-60) kids 9-12th grade, so you get a very personal experience when it comes to classmates and teachers. The teachers and staff truly care about the students and they are role models to me as well as teachers. The head of school is not the best, but the school runs well and the opportunities that such a tight knit community offers makes up for it.... Read 23 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 41

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Westfield, MA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: It's a very relaxed environment, but every teacher there is dedicated to making sure you leave ready for college. It's definitely not an easy school, but it wasn't in any way an unreasonable amount of work to be done there. Anyone who is even a little serious about their learning will do very well here.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 87

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Simsbury, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 218

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Enfield, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-6

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: There are so many things to love about EMS... The quality education, the strong sense of community, the instant extended family, the diversity of the student body, the professionalism of the faculty, the nurturing dedication to the children, and the respect for both learning and people that is fostered. OUTSTANDING school.... Read 1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 202

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Windsor, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 159

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• West Hartford, CT•

• Private School•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Our son transitioned to STMS from a public elementary school experience, starting there in 6th grade and is currently a rising 8th grader. His transition was seamless socially and academically. This is the best educational decision we have made to prepare him for long-term academic competencies, overall social-emotional well-being, and spiritual grounding. STMS continues to provide academic rigor, mutual respect amongst staff, students, and families. There will always be exceptions, where a staff person or an experience may result in lower than expected outcomes, but it is fair to say that this school and the community of STMS create an environment of belonging in which children thrive. That is the norm we have observed and experienced. Diversity is a work in progress, probably due to cost. Kudos to the team of educators and families for keeping our children safe for in-person learning throughout the entire academic year during this pandemic. Thank you, STMS!... Read 2 reviews

• grade unavailable

• Students 141

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Simsbury, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-6

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Safe Individual growth Respect for children Prep for social and future life Open minded and transparent... Read 1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 133

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Windsor, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K

• grade unavailable

• Students 81

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Bloomfield, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-8

• grade unavailable

• Students 76

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Windsor, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 65

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Windsor Locks, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-3

• grade unavailable

• Students 63

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Windsor, CT•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Niche User: I loved it! I'm 16 and in college because of them! I'm still in contact with all the friends I met there. It may be small in number, but you find a family there.... Read 1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 35

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Southwick, MA•

• Private School•

• K-7

• grade unavailable

• Students 35

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Bloomfield, CT•

• Private School•

• 4-12

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Alum: It's a great school. The faculty is excellent, there are lots of after school activities, and the campus is modern and clean.... Read 1 review

• grade unavailable

• Students 13

• Student-teacher ratio 3:1

• Avon, CT•

• Preschool

• grade unavailable

• Students 11

• Student-teacher ratio —

• West Hartford, CT•

• Preschool

• grade unavailable

• Students 11

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Bloomfield, CT•

• Preschool

• grade unavailable

• Students 11

• Student-teacher ratio —

• Suffield, CT•

• Preschool

• grade unavailable

• Students 11

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Avon, CT•

• Preschool

• grade unavailable

• Students 11

• Student-teacher ratio —