Educating the MIND, the SPIRIT and the HEART. The staff of Our Lady of Grace School is committed to the education of the whole child. In keeping with this commitment, we strive to provide quality care and learning opportunities for children in an atmosphere where sound spiritual values and positive socialization are evident.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / Jan. 30
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Our Lady Of Grace Nursery School & Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1962
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
110 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
68%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
Average Class Size
18 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / Jan. 30
Tuition Notes
School offers half-day and full-day options
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Sister Gesuina Gencarelli
Admissions Associate
Sister Jaisy Joseph
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
School Notes
- -Spiritual Development: The spiritual development of the child is of prime importance. Emphasis is placed upon the fact that the child is a creature of God, created in the image and likeness of God, with soul and body, destined for eternal happiness.
- -Cognitive Development: Focuses on the child`s abilities in recognizing and naming the world in which he or she lives.
- -Language Development: Focuses on the child`s abilities in the verbal and grammatical concepts of language, as well as the concept of memory and language productions.
- -Creative Development: Focuses on the child`s ability in the drawing and distinguishing of particular figures, features and shapes.
- -Social Development: Focuses on the child`s ability to recognize his or her own role and the responsibilities of that role in a social atmosphere.
- -Emotional Development: Focuses on the child`s self-perception and on the development of healthy emotional and self-confident qualities.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Our Lady Of Grace Nursery School & Kindergarten?
The acceptance rate of Our Lady Of Grace Nursery School & Kindergarten is 75%, which is higher than the national average of 70%.
What sports does Our Lady Of Grace Nursery School & Kindergarten offer?
Our Lady Of Grace Nursery School & Kindergarten offers 2 interscholastic sports: Dance and Gymnastics.
When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Grace Nursery School & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Our Lady Of Grace Nursery School & Kindergarten is Jan. 15 / Jan. 30.
In what neighborhood is Our Lady Of Grace Nursery School & Kindergarten located?
Our Lady Of Grace Nursery School & Kindergarten is located in the Glenbrook Belltown neighborhood of Stamford, CT.
School Reviews
5 4/14/2021
Going to OLOG gives your child an amazing opportunity to learn about the faith. I went there for kindergarten, and I've learned to love the staff like family.
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