Wooster School

91 Miry Brook Rd Danbury, CT 06810
www.woosterschool.org

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked CT School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $52,810
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Wooster School Photo #1 - Faculty use many outdoors locations for their teaching spaces.
Wooster School Photo #2
Wooster School Photo #3 - Students in grades 5-12 are active contributors to all of our campus-wide events.
Wooster School Photo #4 - Upper and Middle School students engage with each other in a variety of activities.
Wooster School Photo #5 - Wooster School Campus
Wooster School Photo #6 - Wooster has small class sizes, challenging academics, and activities to explore passions.
Wooster School Photo #7 - Middle School students enjoying the outdoors.
Wooster School Photo #8 - A gathering of Upper School students.
Wooster School Photo #9 - Wooster cultivates an environment that fosters growth and excellence.
Wooster School Photo #10 - Wooster School campus on a spring day.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Top Ranked CT School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $52,810
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Wooster School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Language-based
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 11, 2027
Campus Size
127 acres

Student Body

Total Students
318 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
Average Class Size
12 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Please see our website for dress standards, (View more info)
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
DLI Advanced Chemical ApplicationsDLI Advanced Physics
DLI Art and the Making of MeaningDLI Calculus 1
DLI Calculus 2DLI Complexity and Life
DLI Europe in the Short 20th CenturyDLI Literature of the Outsider
DLI Spanish Culture and FilmDLI Statistics and Big Data
DLI The EssayDLI The Story
DLI Thermal and Statistical PhysicsDLI US History: Cultural Calamity and American Resolve

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition depends on grade level: Grade 5 $44,680 up to $52,810 for Grades 9-12
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
11 sports
Colors
White, Black, Maroon
School Mascot
The General

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
16 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Amnesty InternationalBook Club
Chess ClubCommunity Service
FIRST RoboticsGay/Straight Alliance
MakerSpaceModel United Nations
Physics ClubPublic Speaking
Science OlympiadStudent Leadership
Writing ClubYear Book


Arts and Music Programs:
ArtMusic

School Notes

  • 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 grade 5 through grade 12.
  • At Wooster, students are challenged to get out of their comfort zone and embrace opportunities both new and familiar. Our rigorous program is framed by the realities of growing up in a fast-paced and tech-driven world. While helping students discover their unique voice and strengths, we help them find balance and know what really matters: close relationships, community, and mental and physical well-being.
  • Our graduates place at colleges and universities throughout the U.S. and world with a focus on fit underpinned by their own self-awareness. Learn more about how our Wooster students discover a love of learning and their own, unique pathway to success. Discover where you belong and who you can be, today.
Why Wooster?
At Wooster, our community-centered approach nurtures confident, adaptable learners who thrive in complexity and lead with purpose. Grounded in strong relationships and personalized learning, our faculty prepare graduates not just to meet the future-but to shape it. We invite you to visit campus and experience first-hand how our school helps every student discover who they are, who they can become, and how to bring their unique potential to life.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Wooster School cost?
Wooster School's tuition is approximately $52,810 for private students.
What sports does Wooster School offer?
Wooster School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, 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 rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Fairfield County, CT is $25,435 for elementary schools and $32,812 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Fairfield County, CT is 71% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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