Easton Country Day School sealEaston Country Day School
Est. 1993 · Easton, Connecticut

Discover Nurtured Learning

A K-12 independent day school where the learning is as unique as each student — individualized, nurturing, and set on ten wooded acres.

Easton Country Day School phoenix seal
1993
Founded
Pre-K–12
One Nurturing School
5:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
10 Acres
Wooded Campus
Our Mission

Praxis in action

Responsibility · Integrity · Community

Easton Country Day School is a multicultural, non-sectarian community that nurtures competent, caring, and responsible citizens — grounded in mutual respect, loving-kindness, and a genuine love of learning.

ECDS students in a hands-on science class
Our Philosophy

Learning as unique as each student

At ECDS, classes are vertically integrated — new material is introduced by each child’s academic readiness rather than by age. Students are never held back or left behind.

  • Individualized instruction for every learner
  • A strong emphasis on the fine arts
  • We teach children how to learn, not just what
  • Small classes and a 5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics

One school, from age two to college

A continuous, individualized path — with specialized programs for gifted and twice-exceptional learners.

Preschool & Daycare

From age 2 (daycare from 3 months) — a nurturing start built on play, curiosity, and care.

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Lower School

Individualized elementary learning where children advance by readiness, with a strong fine-arts core.

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High School

A personalized 4-year path with college-credit courses, internships, monthly field trips, and college prep.

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Gifted & Twice-Exceptional

Praesto Preparatory and the Arrowsmith Program — accelerated and cognitive support for unique learners.

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High School & Beyond

A personalized path to college

High schoolers chart their own four-year course — with college-credit classes, internships, monthly field trips, and dedicated college prep. Graduates go on to competitive universities.

BrownCornellBoston UniversityBrandeisClarkClemsonCalArtsAuburnBaylorBelmontBeloitChamplain
Community & Culture

A place where everyone belongs

ECDS is proudly multicultural and spiritually inclusive. Students learn from one another’s traditions and grow into thoughtful, globally aware citizens.

On ten wooded acres with playgrounds and athletic fields, small classes mean every child is known — and every voice is heard.

ECDS students sharing a multicultural project
Student Spotlights

Big ideas, remarkable students

Ensley — Young Inventor

A middle-school researcher whose invention, W.E.T. Gardens — a hydroponic system to cut agricultural water waste — won the Climate Innovation Award and made her a finalist for the 2026 National Invention Convention at the Henry Ford Museum.

Henry Davis — Published Writer

Henry’s work was featured in TIME for Kids, tackling the question “Should All Cars Be Electric?” — real writing, for a real audience.

An ECDS student at a hands-on enrichment event
Learning beyond the classroom — enrichment & field trips.
Admissions

Join our community

Rolling admissions make it easy to start a conversation any time of year.

How to Apply

Submit an application ($75 fee) and meet with us for an interview. We welcome families year-round through rolling admissions.

Accredited & Trusted

A member of NEASC and CAISCT, and an NAIS school — with individualized programs and financial conversations tailored to each family.

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