The Unquowa School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Fairfield, CT
981 Stratfield Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
The Unquowa School is an independent private school in Fairfield, Connecticut, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 142 students and around 5 students per teacher. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 162 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 142
- Teachers
- 27 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 78 girls, 64 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 162 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 67% of independent elementary schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 12 independent 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
- 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 Unquowa School
What grades does The Unquowa School serve?
The Unquowa School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend The Unquowa School?
About 142 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Unquowa School?
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