Villa Maria provides a highly individualized approach to education which focuses on skill remediation while utilizing a high-interest, hands-on curriculum. By partnering with our Integrated Services Team of speech and language, social/emotional, and occupational therapists, our faculty employ innovative instruction to remediate a range of language-based learning differences in each class throughout their day. In addition to academics, skills such as social pragmatics and executive functioning are explicitly taught through meta-cognitive, multi-sensory instruction while encouraging students to build independence, resilience, responsibility, self-awareness, and self-advocacy.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked CT School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Yearly Tuition: $67,500
- Average class size: 4 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Villa Maria School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
ADHD, Dyslexia, Language Based Learning Disorders, Non-Verbal Learning Disability, Disorder of Written Expression, Math Disability, Auditory Processing Disorder
Year Founded
1973
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
88%
Average Class Size
4 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$67,500
Tuition Notes
There is financial aid based on need available.
Summer Program Cost
$3,500
Summer Program Cost Notes
4 week program during the month of July.
% on Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
Admissions Director
Elise Brody
Admissions Associate
Mary Ann Guglielmo
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Beading, Board Games, Kareoke, Pickleball
Beading, Board Games, Kareoke, Pickleball
School Notes
- Villa Maria is designed to encourage meaningful relationships and promote life-long learning through skill development. Our students find success and confidence by engaging in meaningful work. Our curriculum is skills focused and individualized to meet the needs of each student.Key to the development of each student is the focus on assessment-based remediation, a skill-based curriculum, an expert faculty, an emphasis on social-emotional development, and a supportive learning community.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Villa Maria School cost?
Villa Maria School's tuition is approximately $67,500 for private students and $3,500 for summer students.
What sports does Villa Maria School offer?
Villa Maria School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Cross Country.
What is Villa Maria School's ranking?
Villa Maria School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Villa Maria School?
The application deadline for Villa Maria School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Villa Maria School located?
Villa Maria School is located in the North Stamford neighborhood of Stamford, CT. There are 5 other private schools located in North Stamford.
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