About the School
- UNFORTUNATELY,THIS SCHOOL IS CLOSED AS OF 2007.
- The philosophy of the Tuller School is that development from childhood to responsible adulthood is best accomplished in an atmosphere that combines a firm grounding in high-quality academics that also enables each child to develop at his or her own pace.
- Such an atmosphere will permit children to grow into well-balanced, well-adjusted adults who are emotionally self-respecting, economically self-sufficient, and able to contribute to a free society.
- The School is a nonprofit institution dedicated to high academic standards while keeping tuition affordable.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
101 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
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School Notes
The Tuller School was founded in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1927 by Dr. Abbie Loveland Tuller, a well-known educator who had received her doctorate at Harvard and had taught at Smith and Wilson Colleges and served as Dean of Women at Denison College.
Dr. Tuller left her collegiate work in order to write a course of study that she felt would give all students the opportunity to reach their individual potentials. This course of study is still used today at the two Tuller Schools, now located in Fairfield, Connecticut and Tucson, Arizona.
- The Tuller Method is a correlated pattern system devised to give
all students the opportunity to achieve their highest potential.
Students may progress at their individual rate of speed in small,
congenial groups of companions. The Tuller Method employs
textbooks, work outlines, and syllabi published by the Tuller
School Workshop. In addition, modern textbooks are integrated into
the courses of study. Small classes and individualized teaching are
emphasized.
After the first three years of elementary work, the Tuller Correlated Pattern Plan combines group instruction with individual adjustment and progress and is so arranged that the work for each group in all subjects is planned around a single unit project. When appropriate, diagnostic and remedial work is also given.
- Before and after school programs are also provided.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Abbie Loveland Tuller School?
The application deadline for Abbie Loveland Tuller School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Abbie Loveland Tuller School is St. Catherine Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Unquowa School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
981 Stratfield Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 336-3801
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
605 Stratfield Rd
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 334-6271
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
760 Tahmore Dr
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 540-5381
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Montessori School
834 Brookside Dr
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-1159
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
777 Commerce Drive, Suite 100
Fairfield, CT 06824
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
760 Tahmore Dr
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 540-5381
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
777 Commerce Drive, Suite 100
Fairfield, CT 06824
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 757 students
All-boys (Catholic)
1073 N Benson Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-4200
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 31
Catholic
220 Jefferson St
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 372-6521
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students
Po Box 6129
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 579-0434
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
981 Stratfield Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 336-3801
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
605 Stratfield Rd
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 334-6271
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 13 students
Special Education School (Catholic)
760 Tahmore Dr
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 540-5381
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Alternative School
777 Commerce Drive, Suite 100
Fairfield, CT 06824
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
395 Anton St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 373-1552
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
981 Stratfield Road
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 336-3801
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
605 Stratfield Rd
Fairfield, CT 06825
(203) 334-6271
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Montessori School
834 Brookside Dr
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-1159
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
395 Anton St
Bridgeport, CT 06606
(203) 373-1552
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 195 students
Catholic
324 Frank St
Bridgeport, CT 06604
(203) 333-6818
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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(203) 869-1896
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(203) 869-1896
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(203) 661-8500
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(203) 661-8500
9395.5 miles
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Greenwich High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 20%10
10 Hillside Rd.
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8000
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 625-8000
9395.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,620 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Cos Cob School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 East Putnam Ave.
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 869-4670
Cos Cob, CT 06807
(203) 869-4670
9395.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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