Waterside School

Founded
September 10, 2001

Location
Stamford, CT

Type of School
Independent Elementary School

Grades
Junior Kindergarten – 5th Grade

Who We Serve
Children of promise and families of character regardless of limitations in income or circumstance

Students served in 2026-27 school year
134 students

Daily Pledge
“We promise to work hard, be kind and respect learning.”

Governance
A twenty-five member Board of Trustees

Financials
Annual Operating Budget (2026-27) – $5,565,722
Total Annual Giving (6/30/26) – $4,751,059
(Annual Fund $3,360,194; Endowment $1,390,866)

Sources of Funding
6% from tuition; 94% from charitable contributions.

Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%