Independent co-ed school in Danbury, CT for grades 5-12 with specialized programs for dyslexia and learning differences
Wooster School is an independent, co-educational day school in Danbury, Connecticut, serving students in grades 5–12 from Fairfield and Westchester Counties. The school offers dedicated Learning Difference Programs and specialized support for students with dyslexia and language-based learning disabilities. With an average class size of just 12 students and 80% of faculty holding advanced degrees, Wooster provides individualized attention and expertise to help students with learning differences succeed academically.
The school's approach emphasizes meaningful, personalized learning where every student participates and contributes. Faculty work closely with students to develop critical thinking, creative communication, and strong study skills—essential for students managing learning disabilities. Wooster offers a robust curriculum including advanced courses across sciences, humanities, and the arts, along with clubs, sports, and extracurricular activities designed to build confidence and engagement for all learners.
Located at 91 Miry Brook Road in Danbury, Wooster School charges tuition from $41,950 (Grade 5) to $49,580 (Grades 9–12), with rolling admissions. The school enrolls approximately 325 students and maintains partnerships with leading colleges. For families seeking a college-preparatory environment that actively supports students with learning differences, Wooster School combines academic rigor with specialized learning support.
At a Glance
Grades5-12
Students325
Class Size12:1 ratio
Tuition$49,580
Est.1926
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1926 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $49,580 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition depends on grade level: Grade 5 $41,950 up to $49,580 for Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 325 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | 5-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 10 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference Programs
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Language-based
Advanced Courses
DLI Advanced Chemical ApplicationsDLI Advanced PhysicsDLI Art and the Making of MeaningDLI Calculus 1DLI Calculus 2DLI Complexity and LifeDLI Europe in the Short 20th CenturyDLI Literature of the OutsiderDLI Spanish Culture and FilmDLI Statistics and Big DataDLI The EssayDLI The StoryDLI Thermal and Statistical PhysicsDLI US History: Cultural Calamity and American Resolve
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cross Country · Football · Golf · Ice Hockey · Lacrosse · Soccer · Tennis · Track and Field · Ultimate Frisbee · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Amnesty International · Book Club · Chess Club · Community Service · FIRST Robotics · Gay/Straight Alliance · MakerSpace · Model United Nations · Physics Club · Public Speaking · Science Olympiad · Student Leadership · Writing Club · Year Book · Arts and Music Programs: · Art · Music |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.woosterschool.org/page.cfm?p=513 |
| Average SAT Score | 1211 |