The Country School

The Country School in Madison is renowned for its personalized learning approach.

The Country School in Madison offers rich academic and athletic programs for students.

The Country School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

341 Opening Hill Rd, Madison, CT

4.5

5.0

212 Students

Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Martha Gates Lord

Student Teacher Ratio
5:1

Annual Tuition
$37,800

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

5:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Part Time Teachers

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very High

Boys Athletic Participation

Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

60%

Female

40%

White

82.2%

Asian

8.6%

Two or more races

4.9%

Black

2.2%

Hispanic

2.2%

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

1/17/2019

The Country School has set the bar high for our children in what they look for in a school and an education. After our boys graduated TCS, they always compared their other schools to TCS, but none quite measured up. From the beautiful campus to the caring and supportive teachers to the lifelong friends they made, TCS has it all and we couldn't be more grateful.

5.0 Parent

12/20/2018

I feel lucky that this school exists. It transformed my children and, through the partnership with the teachers, made my wife and me better parents. Parents who love their children should learn about this school. I could not believe any school could be so good until my children enrolled. The tuition is a bargain because of that.

5.0 Parent

12/20/2018

I appreciate TCS because all three of my kids look forward to school. TCS nurtures smart, confident, little people in a family-centered environment.

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5.0 parent

1/17/2019

My daughter is currently at The Country School and it is the perfect place for her. Growing up in this nurturing and safe to take risks environment has done wonders for our reserved girl. She is blossoming into a confident young lady who advocates for her learning, offers to lend a helping hand and...

5.0 parent

11/15/2018

Simply outstanding. This gem of a school has managed to attract and retain educators who are among the most impressive I’ve come across, at any level. The campus is the kind of place where fun consorts with rigor: academic standards are as high as they can be, and there is at the same time an emphas...

5.0 parent

10/22/2018

Best education, caring teachers and a community that fosters friendship, leadership, respect and empathy for others. My two boys love going to school every day, and they are excited to come home and share what they learned. My boys learn very differently and since TCS focuses on the whole child appr...

5.0 parent

10/15/2018

A Country School education provides a beautiful balance between rigorous academics and upholding the sense of wonder and creativity in the child. The Country School (TCS) embraces the whole child, allowing him to her to grow and blossom in a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment. The leadership,...

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Walter C. Polson Upper Middle School

6th to 8th
Public

Hammonasset Beach State Park

Bike Trails
Camping
Fishing

Grass Island

Madison Surf Club

Chatfield Hollow State Park

Trails
River
Hiking

Chaffinch Island State Park

Chittenden Park

Connecticut New Haven County Madison 06443

The Country School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 341 Opening Hill Rd in Madison, in the Madison neighborhood. Annual tuition is $37,800. The school has a total enrollment of 212 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. The Country School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average home value in this area is $867,459. Discover additional schools in the area, like Walter C. Polson Upper Middle School, Kathleen H. Ryerson Elementary School, Dr. Robert H. Brown Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Madison has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Country School.

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