Why KING?
King School is a Pre-K through Grade 12 college preparatory school in Stamford, CT, serving students from Fairfield and Westchester Counties.
King’s engaging, inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning empowers students to ask questions, think deeply, and engage meaningfully with the world. As home to a vibrant, diverse, and international community, King students benefit from a rich global education program that broadens perspectives, fosters cultural understanding, and prepares them to thrive in an interconnected society.
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Lower SchoolPrekindergarten, kindergarten, and elementary school-age children through fifth grade. We create an environment that elevates wonder, curiosity, and joy. Our program is an interactive, hands-on experience that nurtures a love of learning and working with others. |
Middle SchoolMiddle school-age children sixth through eighth grade. We foster self-discovery and encourage students to explore their academic, artistic, and athletic talents in ways that promote balance, growth, and overall wellness. |
Upper SchoolHigh school-age children ninth through twelfth grade. We empower students by emphasizing self-knowledge, expansive learning, and courageous thinking. These qualities lead to happy and healthy lives that are filled with possibility. |
King School MissionKing School prepares students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Our students are immersed in an engaging and innovative curriculum anchored in an inquiry-based approach that fosters curiosity, intellectual growth, and character development. At King, individual accomplishment complements a deep sense of belonging. We embrace diversity in all its forms, nurturing every student to learn and grow in a collaborative and supportive community. Guided by dedicated educators and a commitment to academic excellence, King students become invested in their journey, develop a lifelong love of learning, and are well-equipped to succeed in college and beyond. They graduate with a global mindset, a strong sense of social responsibility, and the confidence to pursue lives of purpose. |
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King School VirtuesIntegrity: Being honest and accountable to our shared principles. Kindness: Treating others with empathy and compassion. Perseverance: Pursuing excellence with a focus on growth and improvement in the face of challenges. Respect: Treating every person with dignity through our words and actions. |
We believe in the power of wonder. This begins with students becoming agents in their own learning. When students are exploring, reflecting, questioning, evaluating, making connections — and teachers are creating and guiding these moments of discovery — students are truly learning. This is what we call inquiry-based learning, and it is what we do at King at every grade level and in every discipline.
Explore King School
| Inquiry-Based Learning Leads to True Engagement |
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Our students develop a research mindset and apply that approach to all subject matters. From discovering the world around them in Prekindergarten to crafting complex and multidisciplinary senior projects, King students embrace learning through discovery, exploration, and hands-on experiences. Every aspect of the King experience prioritizes and optimizes engagement — from the wide variety of active, immersive learning experiences to intentional efforts to reach each and every student. True engagement at King is the entire community’s commitment to excellence in learning. |
| Teachers Inspire Students |
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Teachers take the time to truly know each child — not just as a learner, but as an individual with unique passions, strengths, and potential. With small class sizes and a student-centered approach, our teachers create learning experiences that nurture each child's curiosity, build confidence, and inspire growth. King teachers ensure every child is encouraged and supported in their journey to thrive both academically and personally. |
| A Global Viewpoint |
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Learning occurs in the classroom and far beyond our campus. Through an expansive, interdisciplinary curriculum, students develop their understanding of the world, gaining the global competencies they’ll need to thrive in this interconnected world. |
| Endless Possibilities for Students |
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Learning occurs in the classroom and far beyond our campus. Through an expansive, interdisciplinary curriculum, students develop their understanding of the world, gaining the global competencies they’ll need to thrive in this interconnected world. |
| We Believe in the Power of Community |
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A community that celebrates multiple backgrounds and perspectives. We learn from one another and become stronger together. Our students come from 40 different towns like Stamford, Greenwich, New Canaan, Darien, Norwalk, Pound Ridge and more. We are a global community with more than 70 countries represented. There is no one type of student at King. Our students have multiple interests and our school offers opportunities to explore them. |
| We Know That Wondering Minds Go Further |
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By the time they graduate, our students have more than learned, they learned how to learn. The world is rapidly changing, but King graduates will be ready! King students attend some of the top colleges and universities in the country. The world is rapidly changing; we might not know what the future will bring, but we know our graduates will be ready – ready to succeed and better prepared to better the world! |
| Transportation to King School |
| We understand that transporting your child to and from school is an important consideration in choosing King. While we do not offer our own busing services, we do coordinate the busing services from Greenwich and Rye, we also assist families in finding and creating carpools. |
King has helped me pursue and explore new passions in numerous ways. Pursuing the global studies distinction, I did a research capstone project junior year that piqued my interest in the study of the world. With the competitive yet inclusive spirit of King athletics, I was able to compete in field hockey games and tournaments alongside close friends. King's wide variety of opportunities has allowed me to explore and find new interests in order to develop both academically and athletically.
Elizabeth ’23 of Greenwich, CT