St. Lukes Parish School

1864 Post Rd Darien, CT 06820
www.slpsdarien.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

About the School

  • Saint Luke's Parish School is a nurturing, dynamic and educational weekday nursery school for children ages 2 through 5.
  • We place an emphasis on providing a warm, nurturing and fun school atmosphere that continually supports and encourages all of our children.
  • We take care to be aware of each child's unique needs, abilities and interests and, therefore, strive to create an environment that allows each child to grow to his or her fullest potential.
  • Our goal is to create a bridge for children from their homes to a wider world.
  • We believe learning through play develops self-confidence, spontaneity, creativity and a life-long interest in learning.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Rankings

St. Lukes Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1864

Student Body

Total Students
116 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • School Motto: Fostering close relationships between home, school and parish.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is St. Lukes Parish School's ranking?
St. Lukes Parish School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Lukes Parish School?
The application deadline for St. Lukes Parish 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 $25,804 for elementary schools and $33,260 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Fairfield County, CT is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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