Futures School in West Hartford, CT, is a co–ed special education school serving grades 9–12 in a suburban community setting.
The school enrolls 37 students with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 supported by 4 teaching staff members.
Founded in 2009, Futures School operates on a 3–acre campus within the West Hartford suburb.
Approximately 76% of the student body represents students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% for diversity among Connecticut private schools.
Futures School maintains a nonsectarian orientation without religious affiliation or membership in private school associations.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Futures School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
2009
Campus Size
3 acres
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
76%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jo-Ann Flynn, Vice President of Adult Services
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Futures School?
Futures School famous alumni include: Jo-Ann Flynn, Vice President of Adult Services.
When is the application deadline for Futures School?
The application deadline for Futures School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school and elementary school to Futures School is Kingswood Oxford School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Thomas The Apostle (2.4 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
170 Kingswood Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 727-5000
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 727-5000
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 507 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas The Apostle ![St. Thomas The Apostle Photo]( "St. Thomas The Apostle Photo")
(Catholic)
25 Dover Road
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 236-6257
West Hartford, CT 06119
(860) 236-6257
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
26 Buena Vista Rd
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-0700
West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 561-0700
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3
Options Educational Services
Special Education School
606 Farmington Ave
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 712-6362
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 712-6362
2.6 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 20 students
200 Retreat Ave
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 545-7238
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 545-7238
2.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 95 students
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