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the Independent Day School

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Middlefield, CT · K–11

Last verified August 19, 2026

115 Laurel Brook Rd, 06455 · (860) 347-7235

www.independentdayschool.org

Enrollment

124

Student:teacher

7:1

Published tuition

$17,789–$38,956

Application fee

$60

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Tuition by division

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Head of school

Dr. Rochelle Reodica

Head of School

Dr. Rochelle Reodica is the 11th Head of School and first woman of color to lead The Independent Day School. She earned her doctorate in Educational Leadership from San Francisco State University, her Masters in Special Education and Social Work from Boston University, and her Bachelors of Science in Therapeutic Recreation and Exercise Science from Ithaca College.

Curriculum & special classes

The Independent Day School serves students from Pre-K through 8th grade, with academics rooted in inquiry and driven by curiosity. The curriculum cultivates academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and principled character, empowering students to think deeply and engage meaningfully.

Centers of Excellence
The Arts
Maple Syrup Program
Experiential Education

Financial aid

The Tuition Assistance Program is designed to make an IDS education possible for all families based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. IDS partners with Clarity to determine a family’s level of financial need based on information shared in the application.

Application fee: $60

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