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The Greenwich Japanese School

Independent school · Grades 1–9

Riverside, CT

6 Riverside Ave, Riverside, CT 06878

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools in Connecticut
  • Serving families in Riverside since at least 2011

The Greenwich Japanese School is an independent private school in Riverside, Connecticut, for students from 1st grade through 9th grade. It has about 112 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of independent schools in Connecticut. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 197 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–9
Students
112
Teachers
19.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 49 girls, 63 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7 hours
School year
197 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools in Connecticut (6 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 83% of independent schools in Connecticut.
    • Compared with 18 independent schools in Connecticut.

    Students by survey year

    185’11–12151’15–16136’17–18125’19–20114’21–22112’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    17
    210
    39
    413
    58
    619
    77
    816
    923

    Student body

    Asian94%
    Two or more races6%

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    Questions about The Greenwich Japanese School

    What grades does The Greenwich Japanese School serve?

    The Greenwich Japanese School serves grades 1–9.

    How many students attend The Greenwich Japanese School?

    About 112 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Greenwich Japanese School?

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