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The Goddard School

42 Old Tavern Road Orange, CT 06477

Tel: (203) 795-5575

www.goddardschool.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 144 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 144 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Goddard School
Nursery	97
Pre-K	35
Kind	12

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Year Founded

2006

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Student Body

Total Students

144 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition cost is based on schedule and ratio and will be provided upon request.

Admissions Director

Sue-Ann Cimminello

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.
Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners.
The Goddard School's AdvancED and Middle States-accredited F.L.EX. Learning Program reaches more than 45,000 students in 430+ Goddard Schools in 35 states.
The Goddard School's comprehensive play-based curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success.
To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit www.goddardschool.com.
Learning for fun.
Learning for life.

School Motto: Learning for Fun. Learning for Life.

The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children from six weeks to six years old have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.
Talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident and joyful learners.
The Goddard School's AdvancED and Middle States-accredited F.L.EX. Learning Program reaches more than 45,000 students in 430+ Goddard Schools in 35 states.
The Goddard School's comprehensive play-based curriculum, developed with early childhood education experts, provides the best childhood preparation for social and academic success.
To learn more about The Goddard School, please visit www.goddardschool.com.
Learning for fun.
Learning for life.

Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in New Haven County, CT is $19,109 for elementary schools and $29,229 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Haven County, CT is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).