Now Enrolling: 2026-2027 K & 1st Grade Cohort
A Thoughtfully Designed Approach to Early Education
Our Lady of Light Schoolhouse is a Catholic private school serving students ages 5–7 through a uniquely small, cohort-based model of education. Students begin together in a small founding cohort and continue through 8th grade, building strong friendships, continuity, stability, and a true sense of belonging along the way.
Flexible Enrollment Options
Whether you are seeking a full-time private school experience, homeschool enrichment, or a gentle transition into a classroom setting, we offer flexible enrollment options to meet your family's needs.
Families may choose from flexible enrollment options ranging from one to four days per week.
Regardless of schedule, students become part of our small learning community and benefit from individualized instruction, meaningful relationships, hands-on learning, and a faith-centered environment.
Individualized, Mastery-Based Learning
With a maximum of just 8 students per day, each child is truly known and taught at their individual level in every subject.
Through individualized, teacher-led, mastery-based instruction, students receive both strong foundational support and the opportunity to advance beyond traditional grade-level expectations.
Small daily class sizes allow for meaningful relationships, personalized guidance, and the flexibility to meet each child where they are academically, socially, and emotionally.
Rooted in Faith and Proven Educational Practices
Rooted in classical principles and Montessori-inspired practice, our program blends structured academic instruction with hands-on, meaningful learning that nurtures both the mind and the spirit.
Faith is woven throughout the day through prayer, Bible stories, songs, memory verses, and hands-on activities that help children develop both knowledge and virtue. Rather than being taught in isolation, faith becomes a natural and meaningful part of daily life.
A Balanced Four-Day Academic Program
Our core academic program is built around a thoughtfully designed four-day week that prioritizes depth, focus, and meaningful learning while providing a balanced rhythm for students and families.
Students benefit from strong academics, individualized instruction, daily outdoor play, hands-on exploration, and opportunities to learn at a pace that respects childhood.
Experienced, Intentional Leadership
Our Lady of Light Schoolhouse is led by Mrs. Smith, a certified teacher with more than ten years of classroom experience.
She holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction from the University of Connecticut and is certified to teach in both Connecticut and New Hampshire.
As both an educator and a mother, she created the school she wished existed for her own children—one that combines academic excellence, individualized learning, meaningful relationships, and a strong foundation in faith.
An Exceptional Learning Environment
Our Lady of Light Schoolhouse offers a rigorous yet nurturing educational experience where children are challenged academically, guided in virtue, and known as individuals.
Through a small cohort, personalized instruction, and a faith-centered foundation, students receive an education designed to support their intellectual, moral, and spiritual development for years to come.
What Sets Us Apart
Small Cohort. Individualized Learning.
• Maximum of just 8 students per day
• Small cohort that grows together through 8th grade
• Individualized, mastery-based instruction
• Students taught at their actual level in every subject
• Strong relationships and a true sense of belonging
• Led by a certified educator with 10+ years of experience
Keeping the faith with
• Daily prayer and Christian character formation
• Bible stories, memory verses, songs, and activities
• Faith integrated throughout the school day
• Focus on intellectual, social-emotional, and spiritual growth
• Partnership with families in the formation of Christian values
• Learning rooted in truth, beauty, and purpose
A Thoughtfully Balanced Education
• Flexible enrollment options from 1–4 days per week
• Four-day academic model for depth and focus
• Classical principles and Montessori-inspired learning
• Hands-on, multi-sensory instruction
• Direct, teacher-led academic lessons
• One hour of outdoor recess every day
• Screen-free early childhood environment