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Avon Old Farms School is a dynamic community of learning which challenges boys to stretch themselves and to explore untapped potential in their journey to manhood.
Mentored by a dedicated, talented faculty who offer successful models for our students to emulate, Avonians develop the self-confidence to cope with the anxieties of adolescence and to forge the critical foundations of adult identity.
Avon Old Farms School is an all boys college prep school that cultivates young men of integrity who honor wisdom, justice, service, and the pursuit of truth.
We promote intellectual, creative, and emotional growth in our students by providing a structured, supportive learning environment that encourages self-discovery and social responsibility.
Avon offers a thorough, straightforward, and structured program to students diverse in their academic abilities.
In their efforts to succeed, all students are at once challenged and supported by faculty members who are consistently available to students for extra help outside the classroom.
Avon believes that this approach, designed to nurture self-confidence and a healthy sense of self-worth, is excellent preparation for the demands and rigors of college.
Avon Old Farms School is a dynamic community of learning which
challenges boys to stretch themselves and to explore untapped
potential in their journey to manhood.
Mentored by a dedicated, talented faculty who offer successful
models for our students to emulate, Avonians develop the
self-confidence to cope with the anxieties of adolescence and to
forge the critical foundations of adult identity.
Avon Old Farms School strives to be the best school for boys by
cultivating young men of integrity who honor wisdom, justice,
service, and the pursuit of truth.
We promote intellectual, creative, and emotional growth in our
students by providing a structured, supportive learning environment
that encourages self-discovery and social responsibility.
Avon offers a thorough, straightforward, and structured program
to students diverse in their academic abilities.
In their efforts to succeed, all students are at once
challenged and supported by faculty members who are consistently
available to students for extra help outside the classroom.
Avon believes that this approach, designed to nurture
self-confidence and a healthy sense of self-worth, is excellent
preparation for the demands and rigors of college.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Pete Seeger '36 - Award-winning musician/songwriter, environmentalist
David Bigelow '44 - Co-Chairman and Co-CEO R.C. Bigelow Tea Company
Richard Yates '44 - Novelist (Revolutionary Road), short story writer
Stephen Lash '58 - Chairman of Christie's, North and South America
Michael Nouri '64 - Broadway, film, television actor
John Garvey '78 - Garvey Spacecraft; former NASA rocket scientist
George Springer '08 - 2017 World Series Most Valuable Player MLB Multi-year All Star
Brian Leetch '86 - Hockey Hall of Fame, World Cup, Olympics; NY Rangers;
Kristian Bush ’88 - Musician -grammy award winning country music duo- Sugarland
Kevin McKernan ’91 - Scientist, Agencourt;Whitehead Institute-Genome Research;
Avon Old Farms School's tuition is approximately $72,300 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Avon Old Farms School?
Avon Old Farms School famous alumni include: Pete Seeger '36, David Bigelow '44, Richard Yates '44, Stephen Lash '58, Michael Nouri '64, John Garvey '78, George Springer '08, Brian Leetch '86, Kristian Bush ’88 and Kevin McKernan ’91.
What sports does Avon Old Farms School offer?
Avon Old Farms School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Weightlifting and Wrestling.
What is Avon Old Farms School's ranking?
Avon Old Farms School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Avon Old Farms School?
The application deadline for Avon Old Farms School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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