Madison, CT · K–11
Last verified August 20, 2026
341 Opening Hill Rd, 06443 · (203) 421-3113
Enrollment
185
Student:teacher
5:1
Published tuition
$14,100–$41,100
Application fee
$60
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Tuition by division
| Division | Grades | Annual tuition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | Early Childhood PreSchool (MWF, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) | $14,100 | MWF, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | Early Childhood PreSchool (MWF, 8:00 a.m.-3 p.m.) | $17,850 | MWF, 8:00 a.m.-3 p.m. |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | PreSchool (5 days, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) | $20,200 | 5 days, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | PreK (5 days, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) | $20,200 | 5 days, 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | PreSchool (5 days, 8:00 a.m.-3 p.m.) | $25,750 | 5 days, 8:00 a.m.-3 p.m. |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | PreK (5 days, 8:00 a.m.-3 p.m.) | $25,750 | 5 days, 8:00 a.m.-3 p.m. |
| Elementary2026-27 | Kindergarten | $30,800 | — |
| Elementary2026-27 | Grades 1-3 | $34,420 | — |
Head of school
John D. Fixx
Head of School
John Fixx, a 40-year veteran of independent school leadership, joined The Country School in July 2013 and became Head of School in July 2014. He previously served as Headmaster at Chase Collegiate for 10 years and worked at The Country School in the 1990s.
Curriculum & special classes
The Country School offers a vigorous curriculum with active, hands-on learning, serving students in PreSchool-Grade 8. It aims to engage the whole child, preparing them with confidence, knowledge, determination, and joy.
Financial aid
Financial aid is available to qualifying families with students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade, with about 25% of students currently receiving some form of aid. Decisions are based on data from Clarity, which reviews financial information from families.
Application fee: $60
Before & after school care
Before school
Owl's Nest before-school program begins at 7:30 a.m. and is free of charge.
After school
Homework Haven is an after-school quiet study time for 4th-8th Grade students (Grades 5-8 from 3:20 to 5 p.m.; Grades 4-5 from 3:15 to 4 p.m.). Owl's Nest after-school program is available until 6 p.m.
Cost
Owl's Nest: $15.25 hourly drop-in rate or $3,670 for one fee rate. Homework Haven (Grades 5-8): $645.75 for the year. Owlet Homework Haven (Grades 4-5): $165 for the year.
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
The admissions process includes a campus tour for families, followed by a student visit which is a 15-minute screening for early childhood applicants or a full shadow day for grades 1-8. Families then submit an online application and provide online submissions of records and references.
Apply by
February 1 for March notification. Merit Scholarship consideration for Grades 4-8 requires application checklist completion by January 12.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$60
What they ask for: Online application, student visit (screening for PreS-K, shadow day for K-8), online submission of up-to-date records, available testing, transcripts (for school-age students), and reference forms (one for early childhood, two teachers for school-age applicants).
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