With a unique focus on nursery and elementary education,The
Long Ridge School is a warm, joyful environmentwhere students excel
through progressive, inquiry-based,personalized learning. When you
visit our expansive,idyllic campus, you'll find an inclusive
community, whereteachers, students, and parents of all backgrounds
worktogether to guide children toward becoming compassionateglobal
citizens. Our teachers nurture each child's strengthsand
interests-instilling confidence and leadership skills;fostering
academic, social, and emotional development; andcollaboratively
building for each student the foundation for afulfilling
future.
Top 20 Best Connecticut Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) (2025)
For the 2025 school year, there are 54 private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) serving 16,544 students in Connecticut. You can also find more schools membership associations in Connecticut.
17% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
This comprehensive guide helps parents navigate the various teaching methods used in today's high school classrooms. By understanding these approaches, you'll be better equipped to support your teen's learning journey, communicate effectively with teachers, and create a complementary learning environment at home.
A musician's perspective on Social Emotional Learning reveals how this educational framework orchestrates success through five essential emotional competencies.
Use this roadmap as a set of talking points with your trusted mentors and professionals to start the private school of your dreams. You're not alone. Over the years, hundreds of folks like you have had the same dream. From Quintilian to Maria Montessori to Lucy Madeira Wing, visionary educators have established schools to teach according to their beliefs and methodologies.
