Westport Day School
Special education school · Grades 6–12
Wilton, CT
372 Danbury Rd Ste 190, Wilton, CT 06897
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 71% of special education schools in Connecticut
Westport Day School is a special education school in Wilton, Connecticut, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 27 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 71% of special education schools in Connecticut. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 181 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 27
- Teachers
- 8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 17 girls, 10 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 181 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 71% of special education schools in Connecticut (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 79% of special education schools in Connecticut.
- Compared with 28 special education schools in Connecticut.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Westport Day School
What grades does Westport Day School serve?
Westport Day School serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend Westport Day School?
About 27 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Westport Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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