We create innovative thinkers for a dynamic world! Our mission embodies it all! Colchester, although located on the fringe of the suburbs, is dedicated to supporting our students to think creatively, work collaboratively, and prepare for a diverse world. Home to one of the longest running public high schools in the United States, Bacon Academy, Colchester has a robust history of supporting its students to leverage education to access a more enriched life.
Over 2,300 students attend Colchester Public Schools, in addition we annually welcome a small group of students from neighboring towns to Bacon Academy. In support of our mission, we offer a variety of programming at each of our four schools that engage our students in innovative learning experiences. Our PreK-2 school boasts a blend of research-based foundational skills instruction that is complemented by an innovations lab and unique project-based, community oriented learning experiences.
Grades 3-5 school is one of only 8 Higher Order Thinking schools in the State and seeks to blend the arts with academics with the support of a resident artist. Our 6-8 school is a brand new building equipped with all the technology for a dynamic STEM experience. Courses like Innovations and Digital Media & Design lay the groundwork for students’ application of innovative thinking skills.
Our 9-12 school is a comprehensive high school with diverse academic coursework that is complemented by one of the most robust technical education programs in the State. In one day of learning a Bacon Academy student can attend a before-school Jazz Band, transition to Middle Eastern Studies, then attend a Women’s Literature course, work on a project in Manufacturing II, and finish with AP Statistics.
