Empowering Fearless

Learners

At The Independent Day School in Middlefield, CT, curiosity drives everything we do. Serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade, our community empowers children to ask questions, explore boldly, and learn without fear—growing into confident, capable thinkers in a school that celebrates every voice.

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Where Curiosity

Leads the Way

The Independent Day School cultivates a tradition of academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and principled character. In a community that values scholarship and integrity, students are inspired to think deeply, engage meaningfully, and pursue knowledge with confidence and purpose.

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Academics that

Inspire

Academics are rooted in inquiry, driven by curiosity, and designed to empower students at every stage of their educational journey.

Early Childhood

Age 3 – Pre-K

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Lower School

K – Grade 4

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Upper School

Grades 5 – 8

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All Grades

Centers of Excellence

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All Grades

The Arts

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Get to know

The Independent Day School

Step inside The Independent Day School and see what makes our community extraordinary. This video offers a glimpse into our classrooms, campus, and culture—where curiosity thrives and every student’s potential is celebrated.

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Student to
Teacher Ratio

7:1

Acres of
inspiring space

33 % Students
Of Color

52 Small School

Big Impact

Our numbers reflect what makes IDS unique—strong academics, small class sizes, and a connected community. They tell the story of a school where every student is seen, supported, and inspired to thrive.

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