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Private School Near Clinton, CT

Come see what separates The Country School in Madison, CT, from your average private elementary school near Clinton, CT. Let us be the educational difference your student needs for their future, today!

Character, values and empathy are a few of the core foundations of life that we teach our students at  The Country School. When our students complete their Country School journey, they will be prepared with the leadership skills necessary to face some of life's most difficult  challenges.

We love The Country School because of its supportive and flexible community. The staff and faculty know each child’s strengths and vulnerabilities, allowing them to set the bar high or add support as needed. Since the teachers are coordinating with each other, learning is layered into STEAM projects regularly. When I ask something of the school, they work hard to accommodate our needs. My younger son brought a song to the music teacher and she actually arranged for him to play it in the holiday concert!  It’s a very collaborative approach. -Ellen Schnier, Parent '20, '25
Beginning early on in PreSchool all the way through the 8th Grade, our school distinguishes itself from other private elementary schools in the Clinton, CT, area by providing an academically rigorous program that allows students the comfort needed to explore in an encouraging and  safe environment. You’ll be amazed at how much your students will grow in ways that embolden their creativity and innovation.

We understand that a quality education is more than just reading, writing, and arithmetic. While we are proud of our academically rigorous curriculum, we also recognize that true success doesn't only come from an understanding of academics, but it also comes from being well-rounded. This is why we are pleased to offer the students of Clinton, CT,  one of the most extensive STEAM programs in the country. Your students will be challenged while also exploring other important areas of their life, such as creativity and leadership. Our desire is to create a community that fosters a collaborative, and communicative partnership with all students. From class debates to more hands-on projects, there is something for everyone. This is what separates our program from the other PreSchools in Clinton, CT. Our learners are fully immersed in the culture and community that the Country School has to offer.  

We provide a unique balance between an urban and rural education. Tucked away  in the heart of New Haven County, we are pleased to  offer our students a genuinely unique educational experience that fosters a love for learning. We invite you to come and see what separates the Country School from the other private schools near Clinton, CT. You will fall in love with the small class sizes that allows our teacher to student ratio to remain small enough that our students receive the one-on-one attention they deserve.

Schedule your tour at The Country School today and see what makes us one of the highest rated private elementary schools in the Clinton, CT, area!

It is our genuine desire to help all students in the Clinton, CT community succeed in every facet of their life–socially, emotionally, and academically. We invite you to experience the difference we can make together–enroll your student and start a new legacy of Country School graduates today!

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  • Fast Facts about Clinton, CT

    Clinton is located in Middlesex County, Connecticut. It is located on the Long Island Sound. Fishermen visit Clinton with the primary goal of catching bluefish. In fact, Clinton is known as the bluefish capital of the world.  

    Clinton's Henry Carter Hull Library boasts a total of 14,938 card holders in 2020. Dr. Seuss used to spend summer vacations in the town, and it was also home to Abraham Pierson, one of the founders of Yale University.

Private School Near Clinton—Directions

Our campus is located in Madison which is just 12 minutes (8.2 miles) northwest of Clinton. To get to our campus, simply head toward Hull St on W. Main Street for 1 mile. Continue to Boston Post Road for another .8 miles. Turn right onto Hammonasset Connector toward I-95 for 1.3 miles. You will then take the ramp onto I-95 S toward New Haven for 3.1 miles. Take exit 60 toward Mungertown Road for .2 miles. Continue on Nortontown Road for another .8 miles. Continue to Opening Hill Road for 2 miles before you turn onto Blinnshed Rd for .1 miles. You will then arrive at our campus. 

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341 Opening Hill Road, Madison, CT 06443
P. 203-421-3113 |  Health Office F. 860-469-2550
Founded in 1955, The Country School is a coeducational, independent school serving students in PreSchool-Grade 8. The Country School is committed to active, hands-on learning and a vigorous curriculum that engages the whole child.

The Country School is a community where diversity is celebrated and people of Color are welcomed, valued and supported. 
 
We do not discriminate - nor do we tolerate discrimination - based upon age, gender, race, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic predisposition, ancestry, social and economic status, or other categories protected by Connecticut or federal law.
 
The Country School employs without regard to gender, race, color, national or ethnic origin, and sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to its community. The Country School is an EOE Employer.