The Pinnacle School is a special education school in Stamford, CT, serving grades 2-12 with individualized programs and small class sizes.
The Pinnacle School is a Connecticut state-approved special education school in Stamford, CT, specifically designed for students in grades 2-12 facing complex learning challenges and secondary co-occurring needs. The school focuses on helping students thrive through individualized academic programming, active problem-solving, and a strong emphasis on relationship building within a supportive community.
The learning environment is highly specialized, featuring exceptionally small average class sizes of just 4 students. The school provides comprehensive support including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), therapeutic services, and developmental support. With 88% of the faculty holding advanced degrees, students benefit from highly trained educators capable of managing diverse learning profiles and implementing specialized instructional strategies.
Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), The Pinnacle School serves both privately enrolled and district-placed students from Connecticut and New York. Beyond academics, the school offers extracurricular engagement through clubs like Dungeons and Dragons and Newspaper, as well as arts and music programs. Admissions are handled on a rolling basis, and summer programming is also available.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades2-12
Students63
Class Size4:1 ratio
Est.2011
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Tuition Notes | Please visit our website for more details. |
| Total Students | 63 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 88 |
| Average Class Size | 4 |
| Grades Offered | 2-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Sunan Jones |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Dungeons and Dragons Club · Newspaper Club · Arts and Music Programs: · Art · Music |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.thepinnacleschool.org/calendar |
| Summer Program Cost | $7,100 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Contact the school
(203) 409-0068201 High Ridge Road, Stamford, Connecticut 06905
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