“At Eagle Hill, education is never one-size-fits-all. Faculty design tailored programs for each student, blending research-based instruction with care, patience, and high expectations.”
BY TED HILDNER
Just 45 minutes from Manhattan, nestled on a historic 17-acre campus in Greenwich, Connecticut, Eagle Hill School offers families something increasingly rare: an educational environment where children with language-based learning differences are truly understood, thoughtfully supported, and genuinely celebrated.
For more than 50 years, Eagle Hill has been a leader in independent education for students in grades 1-8, pairing academic excellence with a deeply human approach to learning. The school was founded on a simple but powerful belief: when educators take the time to understand how a child learns best, confidence follows. At Eagle Hill, education is never one-size-fits-all. Faculty design tailored programs for each student, blending research-based instruction with care, patience, and high expectations.
This individualized approach is part of a transformative 360-degree experience that extends well beyond the classroom. Students engage in a rich program that integrates academics with the arts, athletics, and more than 30 clubs and activities—creating opportunities for discovery, leadership, and connection. Whether on the playing fields, in the art studio, or collaborating with peers, students explore their strengths and develop new ones within a close-knit community.
“For families seeking not just a school, but a community grounded in expertise, care, and possibility, Eagle Hill offers a compelling vision of what education and life can be.”
Eagle Hill’s 5-day boarding program reflects the same intentional design. Offering a warm, structured experience during the school week, the program helps students build independence, executive functioning skills, and self-confidence while allowing families to remain closely connected. For many, boarding becomes a natural extension of the school day, reinforcing routines, responsibility, and belonging. The school’s summer program further supports continuity and growth, giving children the opportunity to continue learning, explore new interests, and build friendships in a fun, supportive environment.
Leading Eagle Hill is Head of School Gretchen Larkin, an experienced educator with more than three decades in independent school education. A parent of a child with learning differences herself, Larkin brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her leadership. Her career includes headship at Charles River School and leadership roles at Milton Academy, Fay School, and Windward School. Larkin grounds Eagle Hill’s vision in experience, empathy, and purpose.
For families seeking not just a school, but a community grounded in expertise, care, and possibility, Eagle Hill offers a compelling vision of what education and life can be. At Eagle Hill, students are supported to reach their full potential, develop lasting confidence, and embrace learning with curiosity, joy, and resilience.
Eagle Hill School: Celebrating 50 Years of Nurturing The Whole Child
Just 45 minutes from Manhattan, nestled on a historic 17-acre campus in Greenwich, Connecticut, Eagle Hill School offers families something increasingly rare: an educational environment where children with language-based learning differences are truly understood, thoughtfully supported, and genuinely c
