Stepping Stones School (Closed 2012)

Stepping Stones School in Waterbury, CT, serves 22 students in grades 8 through 11 within a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school operates as an all–girls special education program with a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 and a teaching staff of 5.
Approximately 60 percent of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting diversity in the suburban Waterbury community.
Stepping Stones School is a member of the National Association of Private Special Education Centers and other special emphasis associations.
The school offers specialized education for middle and high school students within the Waterbury area.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-11

Student Body

Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Stepping Stones School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Stepping Stones School?
The application deadline for Stepping Stones School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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