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
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
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
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
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
John Read Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
486 Redding Road
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2533
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2533
9422.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Redding Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
33 Lonetown Rd.
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2519
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2519
9422.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 471 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Joel Barlow High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Black Rock Tpke.
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2508
Redding, CT 06896
(203) 938-2508
9423 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Tashua School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Stonehouse Rd.
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 452-4433
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 452-4433
9423.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Daniels Farm School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
710 Daniels Farm Rd.
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 452-4388
Trumbull, CT 06611
(203) 452-4388
9423.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 484 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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