Excellent
#14 of 202 private schools in CT
Top 6% of private schools
Waterside School
Elementary School
770 PACIFIC ST, Stamford, CT 06902
Enrollment
119
Student-Teacher
3.7:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
119
Student-Teacher
3.7:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Connecticut private schools
#14 of 202
In Stamford
#1 of 11
public schools
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Waterside School
Elementary School in Stamford · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Waterside School
Waterside School is a private elementary school in Stamford, CT. Waterside School serves approximately 119 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Waterside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 202 private schools in CT.
- This school 8.1 · Excellent
- CT avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 119 students, Waterside 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 3.7:1 students to teachers, Waterside School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Waterside 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 Waterside School compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Stamford, CT
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Waterside School (this school) | 8.1 |
| Stamford Charter School for Excellence | 5.0 |
| Hart School | 7.2 |
| K. T. Murphy School | 5.0 |
| Rogers International School | 8.0 |
| Westover School | 6.4 |
| Strawberry Hill an ext. of Rogers International | 8.4 |
| Julia A. Stark School | 5.6 |
| Stillmeadow School | 6.4 |
| Toquam Magnet School | 4.9 |
| Newfield School | 5.9 |
| Roxbury School | 6.8 |
| Springdale School | 6.2 |
| Davenport Ridge School | 6.9 |
| Northeast School | 5.6 |
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
770 PACIFIC ST, Stamford, CT 06902
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Waterside School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. International School At Dundee (rated 9.7/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Riverside), which scores notably higher. Another option is Riverside School (rated 9.7/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Riverside), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Old Greenwich School (rated 9.5/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Old Greenwich), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Stamford, see our Stamford schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Stamford Charter School for Excellence Stamford | 1.0 mi | 5.0 |
| FUSION ACADEMY - GREENWICH Stamford | 1.0 mi | — |
| Hart School Stamford | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
| Cloonan School Stamford | 1.4 mi | 3.7 |
| J. M. Wright Technical High School Stamford | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Stamford High School Stamford | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Westover School Stamford | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Strawberry Hill an ext. of Rogers International Stamford | 1.8 mi | 8.4 |
| Rogers International School Stamford | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
| K. T. Murphy School Stamford | 1.5 mi | 5.0 |
| Old Greenwich School Old Greenwich | 1.7 mi | 9.5 |
| Julia A. Stark School Stamford | 2.0 mi | 5.6 |
| Stillmeadow School Stamford | 2.2 mi | 6.4 |
| International School At Dundee Riverside | 2.1 mi | 9.7 |
| OUR LADY OF GRACE NURSERY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Stamford | 2.5 mi | — |
| THE SPIRE SCHOOL Stamford | 2.7 mi | 6.6 |
| THE PINNACLE SCHOOL Stamford | 2.7 mi | 6.7 |
| Dolan School Stamford | 2.7 mi | 4.8 |
| Riverside School Riverside | 2.2 mi | 9.7 |
| Toquam Magnet School Stamford | 2.8 mi | 4.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 06902 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,527
Median Home Value
$515,000
Median Rent
$2,139/mo
Population
72,915
College Educated
43.6%
Homeownership
40.9%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Median Age
37.3
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|---|---|
| HUDSON COUNTRY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Danbury, CT | 8.1 |
| Cornwall Consolidated School West Cornwall, CT | 7.9 |
| Lee H. Kellogg School Falls Village, CT | 7.9 |
| James Morris School Morris, CT | 8.5 |
| ST THOMAS'S DAY SCHOOL New Haven, CT | 8.6 |
| HOUSATONIC VALLEY WALDORF SCHOOL Newtown, CT | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Waterside School
What grades does Waterside School serve?
Waterside School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Waterside School?
Waterside School has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterside School is 3.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Waterside School rank in CT?
Waterside School ranks #14 of 202 private schools in CT.
What is Waterside School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Waterside School a private school?
Yes, Waterside 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 Waterside School a religious school?
No, Waterside School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 119
- Gender Split
- 52% M / 48% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Fairfield County
- Phone
- (203) 975-8579
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