The Foote School
Independent school · Grades K–9
New Haven, CT
50 Loomis Pl, New Haven, CT 06511
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 83% of independent schools in Connecticut
- Serving families in New Haven since at least 2011
In New Haven, Connecticut, The Foote School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 9th grade. About 426 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of independent schools in Connecticut. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 165 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–9
- Students
- 426
- Teachers
- 101.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 256 girls, 170 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 83% of independent schools in Connecticut (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 67% of independent schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 18 independent 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
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- 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 Foote School
What grades does The Foote School serve?
The Foote School serves grades K–9.
How many students attend The Foote School?
About 426 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Foote School?
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