Waterford Country School is dedicated to doing whatever it takes to enrich the lives of children and strengthen families through specialized programs, resources, and community services.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CT School
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Waterford Country School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1922
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Campus Size
350 acres
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
39%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
6 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Waterford Country School offer a summer program?
Yes, Waterford Country School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Waterford Country School's ranking?
Waterford Country School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Waterford Country School?
The application deadline for Waterford Country School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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(860) 443-5333
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(860) 443-5333
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(860) 443-5333
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5333
3.8 miles
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(860) 535-0606
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PO Box 152
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(860) 952-9753
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 952-9753
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370 Linwood St
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(860) 832-5701
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 832-5701
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(203) 876-2126
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182 Mohegan Avenue
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(860) 443-5333
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5333
3.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 191 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
89 Barnes Rd
Stonington, CT 06378
(860) 535-0606
Stonington, CT 06378
(860) 535-0606
13.9 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 166 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
PO Box 152
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 952-9753
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 952-9753
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Gr: PK-12 | 20 students Avg. class size: 7 students Acceptance rate listed
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370 Linwood St
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 832-5701
New Britain, CT 06052
(860) 832-5701
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Gr: 2-12 | 69 students
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(203) 876-2126
Milford, CT 06460
(203) 876-2126
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(860) 535-0606
Stonington, CT 06378
(860) 535-0606
13.9 miles
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Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 952-9753
Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 952-9753
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Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 375-4291
Stratford, CT 06614
(203) 375-4291
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(860) 442-0277
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-0277
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Special Program Emphasis
26 Maple Ave
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(401) 606-4100
Uncasville, CT 06382
(401) 606-4100
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(860) 443-5333
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Uncasville, CT 06382
(860) 848-1271
Uncasville, CT 06382
(860) 848-1271
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St. Joseph School
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25 Squire St
New London, CT 06320
(860) 442-1720
New London, CT 06320
(860) 442-1720
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Gr: K-8 | 128 students
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Baptist Bible Academy
(Baptist)
1144 Hartford Tpke
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-0277
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-0277
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 59 students
Bradley School-new London Regional
Special Program Emphasis
26 Maple Ave
Uncasville, CT 06382
(401) 606-4100
Uncasville, CT 06382
(401) 606-4100
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
182 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5333
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5333
3.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 191 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Uncasville, CT 06382
(860) 848-1271
Uncasville, CT 06382
(860) 848-1271
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Gr: 6-12 | 410 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition listed
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125 Shaw St.
New London, CT 06320
(860) 445-7626
New London, CT 06320
(860) 445-7626
5.5 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 22 students Tuition listed
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Baptist Bible Academy
(Baptist)
1144 Hartford Tpke
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-0277
Waterford, CT 06385
(860) 442-0277
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 59 students
Bradley School-new London Regional
Special Program Emphasis
26 Maple Ave
Uncasville, CT 06382
(401) 606-4100
Uncasville, CT 06382
(401) 606-4100
2.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 44 students
182 Mohegan Avenue
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(860) 443-5333
New London, CT 06320
(860) 443-5333
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Gr: 6-12 | 191 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
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(860) 848-1271
Uncasville, CT 06382
(860) 848-1271
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Gr: 6-12 | 410 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition listed
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
25 Squire St
New London, CT 06320
(860) 442-1720
New London, CT 06320
(860) 442-1720
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Gr: K-8 | 128 students
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Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
50 Sacred Heart Drive
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 445-0611
Groton, CT 06340
(860) 445-0611
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Wildwood Christian School
(Christian)
35 Wawecus Hill Rd
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-7830
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 887-7830
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students
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Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-0340
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-0340
8.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Mayflower Montessori School
Montessori School
87 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-0883
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-0883
8.7 miles
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211 Broadway
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-4174
Norwich, CT 06360
(860) 889-4174
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Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
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Oysterponds Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
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(631) 323-2410
Orient, NY 11957
(631) 323-2410
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Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6504
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6504
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Gr: 9-12 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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(860) 664-6503
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6503
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(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
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137a Glenwood Rd.
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(860) 664-6501
Clinton, CT 06413
(860) 664-6501
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Gr: PK-4 | 532 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
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105 Goodspeed Dr.
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-7925
Westbrook, CT 06498
(860) 399-7925
9404.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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