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#96 of 202 private schools in CT
Top 47% of private schools
The Children's School
Elementary School
118 SCOFIELDTOWN RD, Stamford, CT 06903
Enrollment
50
Student-Teacher
5.2:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
50
Student-Teacher
5.2:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Connecticut private schools
#96 of 202
In Stamford
#8 of 11
public schools
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The Children's School
Elementary School in Stamford · grades Kindergarten – 3rd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About The Children's School
The Children's School is a private elementary school in Stamford, CT. The Children's School serves approximately 50 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-3rd, and has a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. The Children's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #96 of 202 private schools in CT.
- This school 6.4 · Average
- CT avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 50 students, The Children's School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.2:1 students to teachers, The Children's School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Children's School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow The Children's School compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Stamford, CT
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Children's School (this school) | 6.4 |
| Northeast School | 5.6 |
| Davenport Ridge School | 6.9 |
| Newfield School | 5.9 |
| Springdale School | 6.2 |
| Roxbury School | 6.8 |
| Toquam Magnet School | 4.9 |
| Stillmeadow School | 6.4 |
| Strawberry Hill an ext. of Rogers International | 8.4 |
| Julia A. Stark School | 5.6 |
| Hart School | 7.2 |
| Westover School | 6.4 |
| Stamford Charter School for Excellence | 5.0 |
| Rogers International School | 8.0 |
| K. T. Murphy School | 5.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CT.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CT
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
118 SCOFIELDTOWN RD, Stamford, CT 06903
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Children's School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. West School (rated 9.7/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby New Canaan), which scores notably higher. Another option is MATER SALVATORIS COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Davenport Ridge School (rated 6.9/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Stamford, see our Stamford schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast School Stamford | 0.1 mi | 5.6 |
| Scofield Middle School Stamford | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| BI-CULTURAL HEBREW ACADEMY Stamford | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| VILLA MARIA SCHOOL Stamford | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Davenport Ridge School Stamford | 1.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Turn of River School Stamford | 1.7 mi | 3.7 |
| THE CATHOLIC ACADEMY OF STAMFORD Stamford | 1.8 mi | 5.6 |
| West School New Canaan | 1.6 mi | 9.7 |
| NEW CANAAN COUNTRY SCHOOL New Canaan | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
| CARDINAL KUNG ACADEMY Stamford | 2.2 mi | 6.0 |
| Newfield School Stamford | 2.3 mi | 5.9 |
| MATER SALVATORIS COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Stamford | 2.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Westhill High School Stamford | 2.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Roxbury School Stamford | 2.5 mi | 6.8 |
| The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering Stamford | 2.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Rippowam Middle School Stamford | 2.7 mi | 3.7 |
| Springdale School Stamford | 2.4 mi | 6.2 |
| THE SPIRE SCHOOL Stamford | 3.0 mi | 6.6 |
| THE PINNACLE SCHOOL Stamford | 3.0 mi | 6.7 |
| ASPIRE LIVING & LEARNING ACADEMY Stamford | 3.0 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 06903 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$203,438
Median Home Value
$893,900
Median Rent
$2,899/mo
Population
13,630
College Educated
70.4%
Homeownership
92.5%
Avg Commute
39.2 min
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Median Age
50.8
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| CARVER ACADEMY Wallingford, CT | 6.5 |
| ADELBROOK-THE LEARNING CENTER OF MANCHESTER Manchester, CT | 6.3 |
| EZRA ACADEMY Woodbridge, CT | 6.3 |
| OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC ACADEMY Wilton, CT | 6.2 |
| FARMINGTON VALLEY ACADEMY MONTESSORI Avon, CT | 6.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Children's School
What grades does The Children's School serve?
The Children's School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend The Children's School?
The Children's School has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Children's School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Children's School is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Children's School rank in CT?
The Children's School ranks #96 of 202 private schools in CT.
What is The Children's School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Children's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Children's School a private school?
Yes, The Children's School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Children's School a religious school?
No, The Children's School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 50
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Fairfield County
- Phone
- (203) 329-8815
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