Greenwich Schools and Libraries

EDUCATION

Public Schools

Greenwich Public Schools are one of the finest public schools in the country. Over 7,500 students meet daily in the 9 elementary, 3 junior high, and one high school with about 650 professionals. 40% of the total town budget is spent on schools. In addition to these public schools there are a number of private girls, boys and co-ed schools -- day and boarding.

Private Schools

• Brunswick School -- 100 Maher Avenue, co-ed nursery + K; 1-12 boys
• Convent of the Sacred Heart -- 1177 King Street, K-8 day; 9-12 girls day and boarders
• Eagle Hill - Greenwich -- 45 Glenville Road -- Rockridge, 6-18 yrs. Co-ed - day and boarders, for learning disabilities
• Greenwich Academy -- 200 North Maple Avenues, pre-kindergarten - 12, girls, day
• Greenwich Country Day School -- 430 Old Church Road, nursery - 9, co-ed
• The Stanwich School -- 257 Stanwich Rd, Greenwich, Tel 203-869-4515 (co-educational, K-3)
• Greenwich Catholic School -- 471 North Street, pre-kindergarten - 8, co-ed
• Whitby School -- 969 Lake Avenue, pre-nursery - 9, co-ed, Montessori, non-graded

Nursery Schools

• Brunswick School Nursery -- Ridgeview Avenue
• Christ Church Nursery - 250 East Putnam Avenue
• Daycroft School - Rock Ridge
• First Presbyterian Church School - 18 Lafayette Place
• Greenwich Country Day School -- 401 Old Church Road
• Greenwich Center for Child and Family Service - 40 Arch Street
• The Mead School - East Putnam Avenue
• The Putnam School - 595 West Putnam Avenue
• Round Hill Nursery School - 464 Round Hill
• Selma Maisel Nursery School at Temple Shalom - 300 East Putnam Avenue
• Whitby School -- (Montessori) - Lake Avenue

Special Schools

• Sunny Hill Children's Center, Inc., 997 King Street, 3-9 yrs., co-ed. Therapeutic day treatment for emotionally disturbed children.
• Greenwich Association for Retarded Citizens, 50 Glenville Street, nursery; 16 years and up.

Libraries

A focal point for cultural and recreational activities in town, the modern Greenwich Library offers a collection of nearly 250,000 volumes, as well as video cassettes, audio tapes, records, movies, art to borrow, monthly art exhibits, and a lively series of programs and concerts in its auditorium. Newcomers enjoy learning about Greenwich past through the Oral History publications and Greenwich present through Community Answers. There are branches at Cos Cob and Byram. Old Greenwich boasts the Perrot Memorial Library with over 50,000 volumes as well as audio and video cassettes and records.