Wooster School is an independent, co-educational college preparatory day school, serving students from Fairfield and Westchester Counties.
Located in Danbury, Connecticut, the School serves students from Pre-K through grade 12.
A leader in classroom innovation and teaching, Wooster School is a place where thinking and learning are personal, meaningful, and visible; and where faculty work closely with students in small classes and cohorts to think and communicate critically and creatively.
At Wooster, every student participates, every student contributes, and every student learns and develops the necessary skills to be a life-long learner and leader in college and beyond.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked CT School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Wooster School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Language-based
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
328 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
12 students
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
DLI Advanced Chemical Applications, DLI Advanced Physics, DLI Art and the Making of Meaning, DLI Calculus 1, DLI Calculus 2, DLI Complexity and Life, DLI Europe in the Short 20th Century, DLI Literature of the Outsider, DLI Spanish Culture and Film, DLI Statistics and Big Data, DLI The Essay, DLI The Story, DLI Thermal and Statistical Physics, DLI US History: Cultural Calamity and American Resolve
Average SAT score
1211
(Out of 1600)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Please see our website for dress guidelines, (View more info)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition depends on grade level: Pre-K $20,850 up to $35,650 for Grades 9-12
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Big Brother Big Sister, Business Club, Dance Club, MakerSpace, Mindful Club, Physics Club, Public Speaking, Writing Club, Year Book
Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Music
Big Brother Big Sister, Business Club, Dance Club, MakerSpace, Mindful Club, Physics Club, Public Speaking, Writing Club, Year Book
Arts and Music Programs:
Art, Music
School Notes
Why Wooster?
At Wooster School, our learning environment is built on the bedrock of relationships because we know that people learn best when they feel physically, intellectually and emotionally safe. Through our small class groupings (5 15 students) students learn to develop relationships with teachers and fellow students that allow them to best develop their own intellectual and emotional intelligence. While developing "academic skills" like reading, writing, and computation is an important part of our mission, our ultimate goal is to produce independent thinkers who can use those skills to observe, analyze, understand, collaborate and create in multiple contexts. We don`t just want to create "academic rigor" for our students, but rather want students who build skills and pursue intellectual rigor through our academic programs. We also recognize that if we aspire to produce independent, successful, young adults who have an emerging sense of purpose, we need to teach our students at all levels how to use their developing skills and dispositions in the service of the communities within which they live and work. As such, an emphasis on the whole life of the Wooster school community, and the roles and responsibilities of students as community members, has been intrinsic to our culture since our founding in 1926.
At Wooster School, our learning environment is built on the bedrock of relationships because we know that people learn best when they feel physically, intellectually and emotionally safe. Through our small class groupings (5 15 students) students learn to develop relationships with teachers and fellow students that allow them to best develop their own intellectual and emotional intelligence. While developing "academic skills" like reading, writing, and computation is an important part of our mission, our ultimate goal is to produce independent thinkers who can use those skills to observe, analyze, understand, collaborate and create in multiple contexts. We don`t just want to create "academic rigor" for our students, but rather want students who build skills and pursue intellectual rigor through our academic programs. We also recognize that if we aspire to produce independent, successful, young adults who have an emerging sense of purpose, we need to teach our students at all levels how to use their developing skills and dispositions in the service of the communities within which they live and work. As such, an emphasis on the whole life of the Wooster school community, and the roles and responsibilities of students as community members, has been intrinsic to our culture since our founding in 1926.
- Please review our How To Apply webpage for up-to-date information.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Wooster School offer?
Wooster School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
What is Wooster School's ranking?
Wooster School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Wooster School?
The application deadline for Wooster School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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