Sustainable Farm School

Sustainable Farm School is an independent day school serving ages 3–18 with a Waldorf-inspired approach and explicit learning difference programs. The school cultivates academic skills through a balance of instruction, exploration, and discovery, with small class sizes (average 7 students) and a 1:1 teacher-to-student ratio that allows personalized attention and support for diverse learning needs.

The school's unique model emphasizes teaching children to learn independently, be self-sufficient, and collaborate with peers of all ages and abilities—skills particularly valuable for students with learning differences who benefit from structured, multi-sensory environments. Organic gardens and farm work form the pedagogical core, offering hands-on learning that builds executive function, responsibility, and engagement while fostering stewardship and multiculturalism.

Located in Unionville, CT, Sustainable Farm School admits on a rolling basis with a 95% acceptance rate and offers financial aid to 25% of families. With 75% of faculty holding advanced degrees and a total enrollment of 20 students, the school provides an intimate, supportive community where each student takes ownership of their learning and contribution to the group.