Upper New School

In collaboration with the Stamford Public Schools, the City of Stamford has secured a generous grant commitment from the State of Connecticut to build a two-school campus serving elementary and middle school students south of I-95.

The campus will include two schools located less than a mile apart: a K-4 facility at 83 Lockwood Avenue (the Lower New School) and a new 5-8 school at the current site of K.T. Murphy Elementary School on Horton Street (the Upper New School). Both schools are being designed in alignment with Educational Specifications to ensure they meet the needs of students, families, and the broader community. Gluck+ Architecture has been selected to lead the design of these new schools. 

About the Upper New School

Thanks to the State’s support, a brand-new school for students in grades 5–8 will be constructed on the existing K.T. Murphy Elementary School site. Construction of the Upper New School will begin after the Lower New School is completed, creating a smooth, coordinated transition for students.

The Lower New School is scheduled to open for the 2030–2031 school year, serving the elementary students currently zoned for K.T. Murphy. Once those students move into the new building on Lockwood Avenue, the existing K.T. Murphy facility will be closed and removed, allowing construction of the Upper New School to begin.

This modern 5–8 campus is expected to open in fall 2030, marking the second major milestone in delivering this innovated two-school vision for the community.