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
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
60%
State avg.: 31%
Students 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).
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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Alpha & Omega Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
50 Linden St
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 754-2557
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 754-2557
0.1 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 21 students
Yeshiva K'tana Of Waterbury
(Jewish)
47 Buckingham St
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 528-4147
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 528-4147
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 583 students
Bais Yaakov Of Waterbury High School
All-girls (Jewish)
66 Buckingham St
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 805-8401
Waterbury, CT 06710
(203) 805-8401
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students
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(Catholic)
142 S Elm Street
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 753-1605
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 753-1605
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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