Hampton Academy is a private day school licensed to provide education to classified students in grades 7 through 12.
Hampton Academy is dedicated to serving the needs of adolescent and pre-adolescent students.
It is our goal to help our students learn to control their emotional responses sufficiently to return to their respective resident school districts as quickly as possible.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hampton Academy?
The application deadline for Hampton Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest elementary school is Sacred Heart Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
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Grades: 5-12 | 586 students 106.3 miles 377 North Wilton Road
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 801-4833
New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 801-4833
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Hope Academy
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Grades: 3-12 | 54 students 121.2 miles 597 Naugatuck Avenue
Milford, CT 06461
(203) 799-6000
Milford, CT 06461
(203) 799-6000
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3-12
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Grades: 7-12 | 53 students 134.4 miles 871 Prospect St
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 764-9314
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 764-9314
134.4
7-12
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Whitney Hall School
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Grades: 2-12 | 50 students 135.3 miles 1400 Whitney Ave
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School Reviews
5 2/4/2021
My Son has excelled since going to Hampton Academy. His behavior and attitude have improved and he can now read a newspaper.
5 2/3/2021
Hampton Academy is here to serve those students who have not been successful in their regular school setting. The staff to student ratio is tops in the state. The 2021-2022 school year has plans for a complete upgrade to its many offerings. They offer 5 Social Workers, School Psychologist and an Assistant Director who work collaboratively with classroom staff to fully asses each student's needs.
5 1/20/2021
Hampton Academy is a superior placement for students in need of emotional support and coping tools.
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