Waterside School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Stamford, CT
770 Pacific St, Stamford, CT 06902
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Stamford
- Smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in Connecticut
In Stamford, Connecticut, Waterside School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 162 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of independent elementary schools in Connecticut. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school day runs about 8.5 hours, 182 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 162
- Teachers
- 39.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 89 girls, 73 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 8.5 hours
- School year
- 182 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 67% of independent elementary schools in Connecticut (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 75% 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 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
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 Waterside School
What grades does Waterside School serve?
Waterside School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend Waterside School?
About 162 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Waterside School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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