A Community of Learning
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| Stamford is home to a full range of public and private educational institutions, from pre-kindergarten through colleges and universities. |
Stamford is home to a full range of public and private educational institutions, from pre-kindergarten through colleges and universities.
The quality of education is one of the most important factors when considering a move to any community.
The Stamford area receives high marks in key indicators of quality education, including percentage of high school and college graduates, proficiency test ratings, student-to-teacher ratios, and enrollment.
Stamford's broad higher education opportunities – offered by the University of Connecticut, Sacred Heart University, the University of Bridgeport, and surrounding four-year and two-year colleges – include graduate education in medicine, law, business administration, engineering, and other disciplines.
Stamford's arts and cultural institutions provide lectures, workshops, and educational programs for children and adults. The branches of the Ferguson Library host programs, lectures, discussion groups, and learning activities for children. Other educational opportunities include Stamford's Adult Education Program, with courses on everything from foreign languages to cooking to the arts; and specialized programs offered by local community centers, business groups, and interest groups.
