St. Thomas's Day School purchases Church property securing permanent home in New Haven

St. Thomas’s Day School is excited to announce the acquisition of the entire Church property, on Whitney Avenue, ensuring a permanent home for the school.

This strategic purchase reinforces the School’s commitment to delivering academic excellence while laying the foundation for future growth, innovation, and long-term planning. This opportunity allows St. Thomas’s Day School to expand its vision in a space tailored to its educational mission—while continuing its close relationship with the Church. As part of the agreement, the Church will retain space on-site to continue its operations and community programming, ensuring continuity and collaboration.

“This exciting development allows us to transcend the limitations of our current space and take bold, proactive steps toward enhancing the educational experience for all students,” said Gina Panza, Head of School at St. Thomas’s Day School. “It ensures our students can learn and grow in a setting designed specifically for them, while giving our faculty the freedom to innovate and plan with purpose.”

St. Thomas’s is excited to partner with New Haven Bank on this purchase. Tom Whitbread, Senior Vice President & Chief Lending Officer of New Haven Bank, comments “It was such a pleasure working with St. Thomas’s Day School. This is a great transaction and a wonderful outcome for a long-standing educational institution located right here in the heart of New Haven.”

The acquisition also reflects the enduring and respectful partnership between the Church and the School. Both institutions remain committed to a smooth transition that honors their shared history and supports the well-being of their communities.

St. Thomas's Day School is a co-educational independent day school serving children in Kindergarten through Grade Six. St. Thomas’s educates children of diverse backgrounds to become independent thinkers who appreciate, understand, and serve the world.