At Stamford Charter School for Excellence, we believe every child deserves a strong start. As Stamford’s first K-8 charter public school, we offer families a tuition-free, high-performing academic experience built on a nationally recognized model proven to help students thrive.
Enrollment is open to all Stamford residents, and we welcome families who are looking for a school that puts students first.
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Since opening our doors in 2015, we’ve proudly served families across Stamford with a nurturing, achievement-driven environment that prepares students for success in high school, college, and beyond.
Our commitment to excellence was nationally honored in 2023 when we were named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education for our work to close education gaps among diverse populations and have consistently been named a School of Distinction by the Connecticut State Department of Education.
We are still accepting
enrollment applications for the
2026-2027 school year.
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Stamford Excellence is six miles north of Greenwich and 20 miles south of Bridgeport.
Address:
1 Schuyler Avenue
Stamford, CT 06902
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Contact:
Phone: 203-989-0000
Fax: 203-323-1422
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