The Children's School
Montessori school · Grades K–2
Stamford, CT
118 Scofieldtown Rd, Stamford, CT 06903
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- The only Montessori school in Stamford
- Growing: enrollment up 54% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Stamford since at least 2011
The Children's School is a Montessori school in Stamford, Connecticut, for students from kindergarten through 2nd grade. It has about 100 students and around 8 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 54% since 2011–12. Students attend about 5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–2
- Students
- 100
- Teachers
- 12 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 65 girls, 35 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Montessori
- School day
- About 5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 55% of Montessori elementary schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 11 Montessori elementary schools in Connecticut.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Children's School
What grades does The Children's School serve?
The Children's School serves grades K–2.
How many students attend The Children's School?
About 100 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Children's School?
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