Fairfield Prep

About our program: Fairfield Prep, a Jesuit Catholic school of excellence, develops young men into compassionate leaders through a rigorous academic program for grades 9-12, with outstanding college acceptances. In our faith-filled community, students deepen their relationships with God and one another, transforming into Men for Others.

• Small class sizes that promote individualized attention and academic growth.
• An exceptional college counseling program guiding students to prestigious universities.
• Fairfield Prep students excel not only academically but also as leaders, athletes, artists, and men of service.
• A diverse and inclusive community committed to Jesuit values and social justice.
• Dedicated faculty who are experts in their fields and passionate about teaching and mentoring students.

Open House: Join us at Fairfield Prep for an opportunity to experience our vibrant campus and community!

• Sunday, October 6—Visit us for a campus tour, meet faculty, and engage with members of the Fairfield Prep community.
• Saturday, November 16—Another chance to explore Prep and learn more about our transformative educational experience.
• If you can’t attend one of our Open House dates, please visit our website for more information on admissions and to explore other opportunities to connect with us.

Website: www.FairfieldPREP.org
Contact: For admissions inquiries, please email  [email protected] or call (203) 254-4210.

Fairfield Country Day School

About our school: Stepping onto campus is integral to learning about Fairfield Country Day School . They hope you can tour their school, meet faculty members, and learn more about a modern all-boys education for today’s world. Their academic program is grounded in rigorous research about what best supports boys’ learning and development. Their school embraces intellectual curiosity, fosters social-emotional growth, and encourages empathic inclusion. At FCDS, they focus on the importance of boys’ foundational education. They specialize in boys’ development in elementary and middle school. During these years, boys formulate their ideas about learning, curiosity, failure, and character—not to mention school itself. When it comes time to investigate their secondary school options, boys at FCDS know themselves well and benefit from outstanding secondary school counseling to help them find the best next step for their educational goals. Their all-boys K-9 environment provides an environment where boys thrive. Boys at FCDS enjoy a deep sense of belonging, feel valued for their contributions, and are challenged to be their best selves.

Open Houses: Admission Open House – April 28th, from 9am – 11am
Website:  www.fairfieldcountryday.org
Contact: Email: admissions@fairfieldcountryday.org  |  Phone: (203) 259-2723

Greens Farms Academy

• About our program: At Greens Farms Academy (GFA) we empower students to do the hard, thrilling, essential work of shaping their own world, of building their own future. More than 750 PreK–12 students come from 30 towns in Fairfield and Westchester counties and form an inclusive community that plays on 64 interscholastic athletic teams, participates in a robust service-learning program, and aspires to live by our school’s motto, “Each for All.” GFA cultivates curiosity and prepares students for an evolving world. Since 1925, Greens Farms Academy has graduated thousands of compassionate, enterprising, broad-minded individuals with the courage and vision to build a better tomorrow.
• Admission Information: Open House and admission information can be found at gfacademy.org/admission or see below:
• Middle and Upper School Open Houses:
  • Sunday, October 26 – 1–3PM
  • Sunday, December 7 – 1–3PM
• Lower School Open Houses:
  • Thursday, October 9 – 930–11AM
  • Wednesday, December 10 – 930–11AM
• PreK and Kindergarten Explore Day: Saturday, November 8th – 930–11AM
• Please join us for our GFA Discovery Series information sessions offered throughout the fall. Visit our website for the full schedule.
• Website: gfacademy.org
• Contact: Questions? Please call us at (203) 256-7562 or email [email protected]

Greenwich Country Day School (GCDS)

• About our program: The Mission of Greenwich Country Day School is to enable all children in our care to discover and to develop what is finest in themselves—to achieve the highest standards in their studies, in their play, and in their character.

  Greenwich Country Day School is a co-educational, college preparatory, independent school for nursery through 12th grade. The purposeful mission of academic excellence and character development is as relevant today as it was at the school’s founding in 1926. GCDS’s curriculum builds a solid background in the sciences and humanities while challenging students to develop critical knowledge and skills through inquiry, exploration, interdisciplinary studies, and real-world application, preparing them for a rapidly changing world.

  Important lessons are learned not only in the classroom, but also on the playing fields, in the art room, on stage, and through extracurricular activities, such as the chess team, robotics club, and student publications. An extensive community service program and numerous leadership opportunities teach students to turn their initiative and generosity into meaningful action. GCDS graduates are known as exceptionally well-prepared for success in higher education—and in life.

• Open Houses:
  • Nursery-Grade 8 (parents/guardians) – Saturday, October 18th @ 1PM, Old Church Road Campus  
  • Grades 9-12 (parents/guardians and students)- Sunday, October 26th @ 1PM, Stanwich Road Campus
• Contact: Nursery – Grade 12 – Contact the Admissions Office at (203) 863-5610 | Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.gcds.net/

Hamden Hall Country Day School

Hopkins School

• About Hopkins: Hopkins School students are curious—they love to think and learn. Here each day, at the nation’s third oldest independent school, high-achieving students come to learn with an intellectual passion, challenging one another in a collective pursuit of excellence.
  • Small classes average just 12 students.
  • More National Merit Scholar finalists than any other school in Connecticut, public or private.
  • A team of professional and experienced College Counselors lead our very successful college process. See our matriculation list (https://www.hopkins.edu/academics/college-counseling).
  • Hopkins students are gifted scholars, but they are also talented leaders, athletes, artists, entrepreneurs and more.
  • Students of color comprise almost 50% percent of our diverse, inclusive Hopkins family.
  • A dedicated faculty who are experts in their fields and love teaching and sharing their expertise with students.
• Open House: Please join us at Hopkins School for a virtual academic experience and a campus tour!
  • Sunday, October 27th—Visit campus for a student-led tour, meet faculty and engage with members of the Hopkins community.  • Spaces are limited and reservations are required. Please register online at the Virtual Admission Center.
  • **If you can’t join us in October, please contact us or visit the Virtual Admission Center (https://www.hopkins.edu/admission/virtual-admission-center) for other times to visit and to apply to Hopkins.
• Website: www.hopkins.edu
• Contact: Email [email protected] or call (203) 397-1001

King School

• About King School: King School is a Pre-K through Grade 12 college preparatory school in Stamford, CT, serving students from Fairfield and Westchester Counties. King’s engaging, inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning empowers students to ask questions, think deeply, and engage meaningfully with the world. As home to a vibrant, diverse, and international community, King students benefit from a rich global education program that broadens perspectives, fosters cultural understanding, and prepares them to thrive in an interconnected society. King students strive to make an impact as bold, curious, and imaginative leaders and change-makers.
   

  Discover the power of a King School education. Join us for Open House on Sunday, October 5, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. We also offer several admission events throughout the fall. Visit our website for more information, click here. kingschoolct.org/visit-us.
   
   
• Ages: Pre-K – Grade 12
• Open House/Tours: Join us for Open House on Sunday, October 5, from 1PM- 3PM. We also offer several admission events throughout the fall.
• Contact: Phone: (203) 322-3496 | Email: [email protected]
• Website: Visit here for more information
  

New Canaan Country School

Pierrepont School

• About our program: Pierrepont School is a small co-educational K-12th independent school located in Westport, CT.  Our program offers classes taught by specialists in their fields and small class sizes. We focus on breadth and depth of course offerings for grades K to 12. Our curriculum emphasizes logical thinking, explores the origins of ideas, and favors primary source materials. Pierrepont is a gradeless environment that demands that intrinsic motivation drive its students in their learning. Our teachers are passionate scholars in their fields, our students are curious, willing to engage with complexity and are unafraid of learning.
• Open House: October 19, 2024 (10am-1130am) 
• Website: www.pierrepontschool.org
• Contact info: For more information on our admissions process  please contact a member of our admissions team at   [email protected] or schedule a tour at www.pierrepontschool.org/admissions

Ridgefield Academy / Landmark Preschool

• About our program: Ridgefield Academy/Landmark Preschool is a preschool – Grade 8 program by design. The intellectually inspiring curriculum fosters joyful learning and uplifts each student to rise to their authentic self. Students benefit from small classes, individualized attention, and a vibrant, connected community that encourages them to take risks and speak their mind.

• Open House Info & Tours: Families are invited to learn more about Ridgefield Academy and Landmark Preschool by attending a virtual or in-person Admissions event, or contacting Director of Enrollment Dave Suter at (203) 894-1800 x112 to schedule an individual Admissions appointment.

  • K-5 Open House: Saturday, October 18 (9:30 – 11:00 AM) 

  • K-8 Preview Day: Thursday, January 15 (8:45 – 11:00 AM) 

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  • Visit ridgefieldacademy.org/admission to learn more or RSVP for these upcoming events.

• Website: ridgefieldacademy.org, landmarkpreschool.org

• Contact: Director of Enrollment, Dave Suter – [email protected] | (203) 894-1800 x112

Schoolhouse Academy

• About our program: Does your child need greater academic challenge, targeted support, or a smaller, more engaging learning environment? At Schoolhouse Academy, our personalized, mastery-based program ensures that each child learns at the right pace and depth—whether they need academic acceleration, focused support, or simply a more attentive classroom environment. Through hands-on, project-based learning that integrates STEM and the Arts, students explore meaningful, real-world concepts that spark creativity, innovation, and critical thinking. Small class sizes and subject- specialist teachers provide individualized instruction, close mentorship, and a nurturing culture where every student is known, valued, and supported. Parents love seeing the transformation—renewed confidence, curiosity, and exceptional academic achievement, with students averaging up to two years of academic growth in a single school year. The result is not only remarkable progress but also a lasting love of learning and confidence that extends far beyond the classroom.
• Open House Information:Families are invited to learn more about Schoolhouse Academy by attending an in-person Admissions event, or contacting Carlo Schiattarella, Executive Director, at (646) 831-6102 or email at [email protected]
• Next Open House Event: Saturday October 25th at 10AM; Tuesday October 28th at 9AM; Wednesday, November 5th at 6pm.  Visit schoolhouseacademy.net to learn more and Join Our Interest List to stay updated on future Open House events and information sessions.
• Website: www.schoolhouseacademy.net
• Contact: Co-founder and Executive Director, Carlo Schiattarella, Email: [email protected] | Phone: (646) 831-6102

Seven Acres Montessori

• About our program: As you make important decisions at this stage in your child’s development and education you will want to learn more about our program.  Experience the difference that IS Seven Acres Montessori . Our philosophy is based on individualized, whole-child learning with highly trained and experienced teachers.  The curriculum masterfully and cohesively inter-connects the social, emotional, physical and intellectual growth and well-being of the whole child through project based, experiential learning in a small classroom setting and supportive environment designed to meet the specific needs of each student. Seven Acres Montessori is a non-profit school committed to educating children 14 months through 6th grade, accredited by both The Association Montessori Internationale and The Connecticut Association of Independent Schools.
• Open House and Tour Info: Prospective families are invited to learn more about our program and Admissions, Before and After School Programs and Variable Tuition by registering for a Thursday morning Virtual Information Event HERE or emailing [email protected].
• Website: www.sevenacresmontessori.org
• Contact: Please contact Ashley Grob, Admission Director by email at [email protected].  You may also reach the Front Office at (203) 834-0440 or get more information here.

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

• About our program: Since 1921,  St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School has welcomed children from Pre-K3 through 8th grade into a faith filled, nurturing environment. We nurture the whole child, encouraging each of our students to unlock their full potential through rigorous instruction and a culture of high expectations, while actively engaging our families, our Catholic faith and our community. As creative, critical thinkers our graduates will be prepared to meet the demands of a changing world as self-confident, aware young men and women of faith and values.
• Location: 1719 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824
• Contact:  Phone: (203) 255-0556 | Email: [email protected] to schedule a visit or a tour!
• Website: https://www.stasonline.net/

The Southport School

• About our program: The Southport School is an independent day school for students in grades 2 through 8 with language-based learning differences like dyslexia, and attention issues. We deliver transformative learning experiences by recognizing students’ individual strengths and providing personalized learning pathways that promote independent thinking, develop self-esteem and self-advocacy, and facilitate a successful transition for continued academic achievement. Located in Southport, Conn., The Southport School provides students with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio and a supportive environment where they can safely take risks, championed by an expert faculty using research and evidence-based approaches to learning.
• Location: 214 Main Street Southport, CT 06890
• Contact: Phone (203) 254.2044 | Email: info@southportschool.org
• Website: https://www.southportschool.org

Unquowa School

• About our program: We distinguish ourselves not just by achieving academic excellence, but by how we achieve it. Students at Unquowa engage enthusiastically because learning comes alive in all spaces and moments. Our campus is their home away from home, where kids get to experiment, create and build: in the Makerspace, dining hall, on stage or outside. We invite you to visit and learn more about how students weave connections across subjects which makes going to school at Unquowa genuinely fun!
• Visit Days:
  • Take a Look Day – Wednesday, October 15th at 8:30AM
  • Open House – Sunday, October 26th 1:00PM – 3:00PM
  • Take a Look Day – Wednesday, November 12th at 8:30AM
  • Open House – Saturday, November 15th 10:00AM – 12:00PM
• Website: unquowa.org
• Contact: Phone: (203) 367-3151 | Email: [email protected]
• Location: Unquowa School, 981 Stratfield Road, Fairfield, CT 06825

Whitby School

• About our program: Located in Greenwich CT, Whitby is a co-educational independent school that provides educational continuity for children 18 months through Grade 8 in the Fairfield-Westchester area. The premier Whitby Montessori Children’s House and the highly recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) program form the foundation that empowers Whitby students to think creatively and critically, preparing them as lifelong learners and global citizens.
• Open House Dates
  • Early Childhood Exploration: Wednesday, October 2 – 9:30 AM
  • All School Open House: Sunday, October 27 – 11:00 AM
  • Virtual All School Open House: Wednesday, November 13 – 9:30 AM
• Registration: https://www.whitbyschool.org/thinkwhitby2024
• Contact: Email: [email protected] | Phone: (203) 302-3900
• Website: www.whitbyschool.org