Clairbourn is an accredited, independent, preparatory day school for boys and girls serving preschool through 8th grade. We seek students who acknowledge the value and responsibilities of an independent school education. We believe that the joy of learning is enhanced and enriched through the use of variety, creativity, and self expression in developing essential physical, mental and social skills. Students are accepted on the basis of their previous academic performance, placement test scores, writing samples, references, and, in the case of Preschool through Kindergarten, their maturity and school readiness.