About the School
- 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 Facts
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Stepping Stones School is Alpha & Omega Christian Academy (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Yeshiva K'tana Of Waterbury (0.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 21 students
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
50 Linden St
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 754-2557
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 583 students
Jewish
47 Buckingham St
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 528-4147
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students
All-girls (Jewish)
66 Buckingham St
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 805-8401
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
142 S Elm Street
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 753-1605
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students
Catholic
43 Cole St
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 753-2574
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 21 students
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
50 Linden St
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 754-2557
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students
All-girls (Jewish)
66 Buckingham St
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 805-8401
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
142 S Elm Street
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 753-1605
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Jewish)
359 Cooke St
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 756-1800
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11
565 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 236-9561
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 21 students
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
50 Linden St
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 754-2557
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 583 students
Jewish
47 Buckingham St
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 528-4147
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students
Catholic
43 Cole St
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 753-2574
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
23 John Street
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 575-0659
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
386 Robinwood Rd
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 756-5313
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 583 students
Jewish
47 Buckingham St
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 528-4147
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 253 students
Catholic
43 Cole St
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 753-2574
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
23 John Street
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 575-0659
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
386 Robinwood Rd
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 756-5313
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 164 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11
565 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
(203) 236-9561
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Regions Staff Secure Waterbury
Alternative School
80 Prospect Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 757-9939
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 757-9939
0.1 miles
Gr: 6-12
Maloney Interdistrict Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8162
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 574-8162
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Waterbury Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16 South Elm St.
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 573-6300
0.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 820 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Driggs School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
77 Woodlawn Terrace
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 574-8160
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 574-8160
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Walsh School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Dikeman Street
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8164
Waterbury, CT 06704
(203) 574-8164
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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