Stillmeadow Elementary School strives to teach its students the basics and also how to think critically and process…More information.  The principal is Michael Sanders, PhD, and Lisa Saba-Price is assistant principal. The school works to establish a collaboration between administrators, teachers, parents, community and students.</p> <p></p>

Located on the West Side, Westover Elementary School is one of four magnet elementary schools serving the city of…More Stamford. Westover has a focus on Mastery Learning and Arts and Problem Solving. Their mission is to "commit the concept of educating the 'total' child."</p> <p>In addition to math, science, social studies and language arts classes, Westover offers its students instruction in drama, dance, problem solving and computer technology. The school's curriculum uses a combination of mastery learning, teaching/learning styles and the Talents Unlimited approach.</p>

Located in the Cove neighborhood, K.T. Murphy is one of 12 public elementary schools serving the city of Stamford.…More The goal of KT Murphy, which serves grades K-5, is "to create a learning environment that encourages and enables each individual to reach his/her academic, social and emotional potential." The school follows the Responsive Classroom philosophy, which focuses on respecting the children and in turn having them respect each other.</p> <p>K.T. Murphy, which was originally known as the "Cove School" has been serving the city for over 100 years and is named after Katherine T. Murphy, who was hired as a teacher at the school in 1893 and went on to become principal of the school in 1913. She continued to serve as principal until her retirement in 1948.</p>

Known as "the green school for global citizens," Rogers International School is one of four magnet elementary schools…More serving Stamford, as well as students from Darien, Norwalk, Weston, Ridgefield and Monroe. All students come into Rogers through a lottery conducted by the Stamford Public Schools.</p> <p>Rogers is an authorized International Baccalaureate Program school with a mission "to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect." The school's curriculum offers a strong focus on areas such as environmental studies and foreign language instruction, in an atmosphere that encourages students to ask challenging questions.</p> <p>In 2009, Rogers moved into a new 105,000-square-foot building award-winning energy-saving features. The school currently has classes for students in  kindergarten though sixth grade, but by the 2011-12 school year, Rogers will also have classes for seventh and eighth graders.</p>

Julia A. Stark School, located in the Glenbrook section of Stamford, is one of the 12 elementary schools serving the…More city. Known as a "true neighborhood" school, Stark has a mission to "educate all students to become responsible and productive learners." Stark serves a very diverse group of students where 28 languages and numerous nationalities are represented.</p> <p>Stark provides students in grades K - 5 with a comprehensive curriculum that includes math, reading and science. It also participates in the Stamford Public Schools' Before School Care (ROSCCO) program. The campus includes a cafeteria, gym, auditorium and a media center.</p> <p>Stark opened 83 years ago as an expansion of Glenbrook School on Crescent Street, which now is the site of the Glenbrook Community Center. It was named after Julia A. Stark, who taught in Stamford schools for nearly 50 years.</p>

The Mead School is an independent and progressive childcare center and school for children ages 2 through grade 8.…More Founded in 1969, Mead combines a traditional academic curriculum with expressive arts in order to allow children "to create a personally meaningful life."</p> <p>The childcare program is open from September to August and accommodates children from six weeks to 5 years. Full-time and part-time options are available. The elementary/middle school offers half-day classes for children ages 2 and 3 and a full-day academic program for grades K through 8.</p> <p>Mead recently started a My Child and Me program, which offers enrichment classes that foster interaction and bonding between parent and child. Classes are held once a week during a six-week session.</p> <p> </p>

Villa Maria School, located in North Stamford, is a coeducational Catholic school for children with learning…More disabilities. Founded in 1962 by the Bernadine Franciscan Sisters, Villa Maria provides children in kindergarten through grade 9 with a curriculum that includes small classes and individualized instruction.</p> <p>Children are placed in classes by age rather than disability, so once their performance has improved, they can easily assimilate back into the school of their choice. All Villa Maria teachers are state-certified in special education and students throughout Fairfield and Westchester counties and beyond can attend. Students are encouraged to participate in numerous extracurricular activities including sports, chess and the annual school musical.</p>

Founded in 1861, Turn of River Presbyterian Church serves a congregation of 50 members and offers a Sunday worship…More service and various music and youth programs.</p> <p>Headed by James K. Mahan, Turn of River has created a unique way to teach its younger members about the Bible. The Presbyterian Puppet Players features elementary and middle school students performing puppet shows to present a religious message. The Presbyterian Women's Organization holds an annual Hollyfair during the first weekend of December on the church grounds where handmade crafts and ornaments can be purchased.</p> <p>Turn of River also shares its buildling with Steps Dance Studio, a for-profit dance school for elementary and middle school children.</p>