2022 Best schools in Stamford

• Rye, NY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  97 reviews

Freshman: Rye Country Day School has helped me become a better person and has provided a great academical foundation for years to come. Though it can get stressful, with a lot of homework and extracurricular activities, RCDS is just awesome! The athletics are really good too and everyone is welcoming. There are many options for electives so you can pursue your interests. The food is pretty good too. It is a diverse community and a supportive environment!... Read 97 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 951

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Greenwich, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.75 out of 5  60 reviews

Alum: I absolutely loved my academic experience at Greenwich Academy. The faculty are incredible and really want to help their students. I have formed such close friendships with my teachers over the years and I already miss them! The reason why I gave GA 4 stars and not 5 is because the social life at GA is very tough. If you do not fit the Greenwich stereotype, it's very hard to "fit in" at the school. I will say, however, that it does get easier in high school by a long shot. If you're looking for a top-tier education and are willing to struggle a bit socially, GA will prepare you for college and beyond.... Read 60 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 784

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Stamford, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  58 reviews

Parent: King School more than lives up to its aims of living by "the strength of trust, mutual support, and collaboration" in everything they do! My daughter is in her third year at Upper school and it has been the happiest period of her life. Academically the school excels, but this is balanced by the loving and supportive attitude of the "Staffulty." Truly an amazing school experience.... Read 58 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 725

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Greenwich, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.21 out of 5  52 reviews

Alum: I went to Brunswick for 7.5 years. I didn't realize until long after graduation how many important lessons were passed on to the students about life, society, and how the world works. I left mid-year of my own volition and the school was very supportive. I transferred to a boarding school that specialized in winter sports because I was moving onto the international circuit. Brunswick, due to it's location, couldn't accommodate my needs. When I was there the school had lots of good teachers but struggled to recruit new highly talented teachers outside of its own alumni. Athletes were doted on and while the academics were high caliber, they are not comparable to Andover, Exeter, etc. Philips has been head of school for far too long. He is personable, capable, and a skilled fundraiser but he lacks interest in developing a more comprehensive academic plan.... Read 52 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 984

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Westport, CT•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Senior: Pierrepont School is a wonderful place comprised of passionately curious students and ever-brilliant teachers.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 153

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• New Canaan, CT•

• Private School•

• 5-12

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  Rating 4.61 out of 5  194 reviews

Parent: St. Luke's has been transformational for our family. One child graduated a few years ago and another is there now - they both started as students in St. Luke's 5th grade. My older child would cry before school in 4th grade which led us to start to look at new schools. Within 3 weeks of being at St. Luke's, his teacher identified a learning challenge that his prior public school had never noticed. We worked with St. Luke's to come up with a learning plan that was perfect. No more tears! In fact, this boy started to LOVE school. The creativity, care, and attention that the St. Luke's faculty demonstrates to students in small classes is so special. That same boy is now a student at a highly competitive college, playing a varsity sport that he discovered he had a talent for at St. Luke's, and he is thriving in school and in life. Our second St. Luke's student is having an equally powerful experience. St. Luke's is a wonderful school and we recommend it whole heartedly!... Read 194 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 591

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Greenwich, CT•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  85 reviews

Parent: Sacred Heart has been a true home away from home for our girls. The school lives their mission every day and really pushes our young women to be independent thinkers who are kind and compassionate. The academic program is rigorous, but there is much support and my girls are really learning to advocate for themselves. It has been amazing to see how Sacred Heart has fostered the individual growth in each of our daughters. They work hard to help each girl find that thing that makes them special and they encourage the girls to embrace their interests while trying new things. My older daughter had an interest in the broadcast journalism program, so she participated in the introductory summer programs while in middle school. Now she is in high school and broadcast is one of her favorite classes. She has taken on leadership roles while sharpening her filming and editing skills. But best of all she is having fun doing it! What more could we ask for! We highly recommend Sacred Heart.... Read 85 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 729

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Rye, NY•

• Private School•

• 5-12

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  32 reviews

Parent: Niche targets the big schools but the School of the Holy Child is positively as good as every other private school. My daughter scored higher than her other relatives that went to Fordham, Hackley, Marymount, and Regis. More importantly, she has zero fear of public speaking, is active in the community and so loving. In this selfish world, there is no better school for promoting positive Catholic values. They learn about community service and being a friend. All of the girls are wonderful young women!... Read 32 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 300

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Stamford, CT•

• Public School•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: My daughter has shown drastic improvement from Pre-K to Kindergarten. She is reading above other kids her age that aren't in Stamford Charter School. My brother is also another student there and he scored a perfect score on the state test this past spring. The faculty is amazing and always supportive. They take their children's learning very serious, which as a parent, is crucial.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 391

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Greenwich Public Schools, CT•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Senior: It was overall good experience. Taught me independence. I would like to see more after school clubs.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 837

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Greenwich Public Schools, CT•

• K-5

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: Pleased with experience . Teachers are great and my children love learning. Big emphasis placed on reading and social development. Love it that children get so much exercise/pe time -- especially good for young boys. Found administration and teachers to be very responsive and always available; communication is also excellent. One huge perk is the "afters" program that they have every day -- for a small fee, your kids can explore their personal and academic passions (or be exposed to them for the first time). One criticism is that I wish they began foreign language exposure earlier and did more for those children who are already bilingual. We toured all the schools in Greenwich and chose to live in this district. Found Riverside and OG to be too elitist for my taste.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 489

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• White Plains, NY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.36 out of 5  14 reviews

Parent: Bilingualism, internationalism, STEM and private, tailored teaching makes for great outcomes! All 3 of my kids went to this school from the ground up, my oldest daughter graduated in 2020, got a scholarship to study biochemistry at a top university. All 3 are not just perfectly bilingual plus some decent Spanish & French but put me to shame in math and sciences (I went to a regular US high school). This school shines even among top private NYSAIS schools for it's math & sciences. From Kindergarten on they model good behaviors and teach self-discipline, respect, tolerance & critical thinking that set up the kids for long-term success. We were lucky to have this school as an option, it is a differentiator, we can see how our daughter has a competitive edge. Thank you to this school and it's great staff and teachers!... Read 14 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 409

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Katonah, NY•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.04 out of 5  56 reviews

Parent: The Harvey School has exceeded my expectations on all levels. When we first enrolled our older son in eighth grade three years ago, we were looking for a smaller class sizes and an inclusive community. We found that and so much more. We found teachers going the extra mile academically and providing other kinds of support during and after school. We found students who welcome all, and advisors, teachers and administrators who reach out to check in. We found a warm community of parents--and we found lots of opportunities to have fun! Harvey is the real deal, and the school honors it's mission statement of Rigor with Heart on every level. We now have two children at Harvey and couldn't be happier. As a footnote, the transition to e-learning has been seamless, and we are getting tons of support from the Parents' Association, teachers, and administrators. We even have after-school Zoom workouts, game afternoons and parent happy hours. We are so lucky to have found this gem of a school.... Read 56 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 350

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Greenwich Public Schools, CT•

• K-5

• grade A+

• Students 361

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Greenwich Public Schools, CT•

• PK, K-5

• grade A+

• Students 376

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Greenwich Public Schools, CT•

• PK, K-5

• grade A+

• Students 372

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Stamford School District, CT•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.92 out of 5  263 reviews

Senior: There wasn’t another school I wanted to go and I was excited to come here, but this school is definitely not perfect. My biggest complaints are with administration and teachers. The administration here is laughable. They don’t do much and everyone knows it. I wish they cared more and were better at there jobs but it doesn’t seem like they’ll be changing anytime soon. Also, some of the teachers here are laughable as well. Some are creepy, have had multiple strikes on their file for various concerning reasons, don’t know how to teach, or just generally don’t like kids. Despite that, there are a couple of teachers who are really passionate about their job and make learning fun! All in all, I’m still glad I went here but there were things I would change.... Read 263 reviews

• grade A

• Students 628

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Norwalk School District, CT•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.69 out of 5  13 reviews

Junior: I’m really glad I decided to go to this high school. Everyone there is very friendly and diverse. I don’t have to worry about fitting in, since everyone is unique. The teachers aren’t very strict and easy to talk to, it feels like I’m taking to a normal person rather than an instructor. There are plenty of clubs that are interesting and fun to join, there are also a lot of after school activities that the school plans. Anyone who goes to CGS can sign up to be an Ambassador, these people help set up and plan activities for the school. Overall, I think CGS is a great choice that is very student friendly.... Read 13 reviews

• grade A

• Students 276

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Stamford, CT•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.29 out of 5  7 reviews

Alum: I absolutely loved spire, I went there after my public school as a way to transition into college. Which to say the least they prepared me for college. I never had teachers care so much about me as a student, and they helped me get scholarships to almost every school I got into. The class were interesting and engaging . The students were friendly and kind. The social workers inspired me to show up every day and work on myself, and the groups they held were helpful to improve my executive function skills.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A

• Students 23

• Student-teacher ratio 1:1

• Greenwich Public Schools, CT•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: The teachers are amazing, and what can I say, the building is literally falling apart. In general, I believe the education is very good but meh. It could be absolutely amazing in all of Greenwich, but there seems to be a general lack of fundamental organization, common goals and focus. I feel it at the high school as well. I’m not quite sure why the education in this town feels weaker and easier then our previous town. They get very little to no homework or reading assignments. The teachers make the material interesting, however, I think it needs a update to the outdated curriculum and would love it if they invite some positive outlets for the kids to explore. Example: Media Center, Theater, invite a fencing club or tennis club to give classes. Explore and expose them to something new. Really anything.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 542

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• White Plains, NY•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.36 out of 5  149 reviews

Alum: Stepinac is a great school that prides itself on preparing its students for their college and career lives. They provide their students with a great deal of resources such as online platforms and office hours to help them develop theory and experience in their areas of study. However, this can be both a gift and a curse because the students in the Honors Academy often feel very overworked due to the lack of flexibility in terms of course selection. As a member of the Engineering Academy, I can attest that I dealt with a great deal of stress because of the amount of homework given from the mandatory courses I had to taken as part of the Engineering Academy curriculum. Despite this, however, I would say that my experience in the Engineering Academy increased my interest in the engineering field and helped prepare me for my major in college because of the incredible amount of resources and support given by the faculty and staff, such as the STEAM center.... Read 149 reviews

• grade A

• Students 792

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Stamford School District, CT•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.49 out of 5  486 reviews

Senior: I transferred to Westhill High as a junior and at first, the transition was slightly rocky because I am naturally a very introverted person, but the people are very welcoming and outgoing. The school is very diverse which was something that I appreciated and embraced as a minority of a diverse background. My friends come from all walks of life and have different stories to tell. Compared to its counterpart, Stamford High School, Westhill is in a league of its own and I can say that I am enjoying my brief last year there!... Read 486 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 2,236

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Stamford School District, CT•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.4 out of 5  351 reviews

Junior: Stamford High School is a very diverse amazing school that provides students with many opportunities and a great education in general. This school has plenty of amazing extracurriculars and sports that are open to everyone and give students the amazing opportunity to be able to play. The academics of this school are good, most teachers are great and make sure their students are doing well in their class and make sure that their class understand what is being taught. The environment of this school could be better, however, overall the school is great and always clean. My personal experience with Stamford High is great! I've had such an amazing time in time here and feel that this school really does everything possible to make sure that their students feel safe and comfortable and that is something that many schools lack, howevers Stamford does not. In conclusion, in my opinion, overall, this school is pretty good and I feel I can say I've had a pretty good experience.... Read 351 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 1,914

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Stamford School District, CT•

• K-5

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Parent: Strawberry Hill is a statewide magnet elementary and middle school. Anyone in Stamford and the state of CT can enter the lottery. The building is brand new. Teachers are involved. Curriculum is great. Wish Stamford still had a gifted program.... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• Students 607

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Stamford School District, CT•

• K-8

• grade B

• Students 811

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1