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Stonington Institute School

75 Swantown Hill Road North Stonington, CT 06359

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Stonington Institute began serving recovering alcoholics in 1957 as Starlight Farms, a working farm where adults in recovery were introduced to the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous.
  • We are the longest continuously operating, free-standing, voluntary treatment facility in New England.
  • Our inpatient and residential services are located in North Stonington, Connecticut, on a private and peaceful main campus.
  • We operate partial hospital and outpatient clinics in Groton, Waterford, Willimantic and Danielson, Connecticut, as well as Westerly, Rhode Island.
  • Our transportation and off-campus housing service make programs and services available to clients across the state and region.
  • The mission of Stonington Institute is to provide superior behavioral healthcare services that: clients recommend to families and friends, physicians prefer for their clients, purchasers select for their clients, and employees are proud of.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1945
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Student Body

Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
51%
State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Nicholas P. Schultz, WWII veteran and founder -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Stonington Institute School often compared to?
Stonington Institute School is often viewed alongside schools like Lighthouse Voc-ed Center (site 3) by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Stonington Institute School?
Stonington Institute School famous alumni include: Nicholas P. Schultz, WWII veteran and founder.
When is the application deadline for Stonington Institute School?
The application deadline for Stonington Institute School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in New London County, CT is $18,272 for elementary schools and $26,472 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in New London County, CT is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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