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Darien
Schools:
The schools of Darien have maintained a
long history of excellence at all levels and are nationally recognized.
Many families choose to live in Darien because of the high quality of the
schools. Located just 3 miles northeast of New York City, Darien attracts a
number of corporate families moving from other U.S. cities, as well as
international families who choose Darien for their children's
education.
Darien school students are widely
recognized for their high level of achievement and their motivation to do well.
Excellent teachers are attracted to the community and parents are active
participants in the education process.
Over 90 percent of Darien High School
seniors go on to colleges, universities, or to postgraduate studies. In a
typical year, over 80 percent of college bound students were accepted into
selective and highly selective schools such as Brown, Princeton, Dartmouth,
Georgetown, Duke and Middlebury.
- Darien High School
655-3981
- Hindley Elementary
655-1323
- Ox Ridge Elementary
655-2579
- Tokeneke Elementary
655-9666
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- Royle Elementary
655-0044
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Rowayton
Schools:
Rowayton Elementary School:
The school is one of
twelve elementary schools in the City of Norwalk, each serving six grade
levels, kindergarten through fifth grade. The student body of approximately 350
students is truly representative of the diversity of Norwalk; nearly half of
the students travel to Rowayton School from other areas of Norwalk. The school
is the smallest of the twelve Norwalk elementary schools, and as a result
enjoys a sense of close community.
Roton Middle School:
Roton is a caring place
where the school community develops the student's highest potential through
high academic expectation, respect, responsibility, and the celebration of
diversity.
Brien
McMahon High School:
Brien McMahon High School opened in
September 1960, as a Junior - Senior high school with grades 7 - 12. In
1966, with construction of Roton Middle School, McMahon became a grade 9 - 12
high school. Basically, it serves the areas of Norwalk west of the river. The
school is named after James O'Brien McMahon, one of Norwalk's native statesmen
who distinguished himself as a local judge, U.S. Senator, and chairman of the
first United States Atomic Energy Commission.
The school's population has varied from a
high 2240 pupils in 1975 to a low of 978 in 1991. The 1996 - 1997 pupil
population in projected at 1200 - an ideal size for a comprehensive high
school. The school was last accredited by the New England Association of
Schools and Colleges in October 1994 with superior ratings.
New Canaan
Schools:
St. Luke's
School:
St. Luke's School is a nonsectarian college preparatory day
school, enrolling boys and girls in grades 5 through 12. New Canaan (population
18,000) is a charming New England town situated 45 miles from Manhattan in
southwestern Fairfield County. There are currently 375 students and 68 faculty
members allowing a student/faculty ratio of 7:1. The average class size is 12
students, not exceeding 16.
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