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South Kent School

Founded in 1923, South Kent School is a private all-boys boarding school located on a beautiful 650-acre campus in South Kent, Connecticut.
Surrounded by Bull Mountain, Hatch Pond, and the historic Bulls Bridge, the School was founded on a Trinity of Values: Simplicity of Life, Self-Reliance, and Directness of Purpose.
These values have served students and alumni of South Kent for almost 100 years.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked CT School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $72,000
  • Acceptance rate: 35%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

South Kent School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
Year Founded
1923

Student Body

Total Students
170 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
South Kent School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
CalculusEconomics
English Comp & LitFrench
Gov't & PoliticsPsychology
SpanishStatistics
US History
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Jacket and tie

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$47,500 for Day Students
% on Financial Aid
44%
Acceptance Rate
35%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Jason Lefevre
Admissions Associate
Kathy McCann
Application URL
Endowment Size
$13.5 million

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Advanced Media GroupApplied Technologies
BusinessChess Club
EngineeringOutdoor Leadership
RoboticsYearbook Club


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fitness & TrainingSki and Snowboarding

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Cardinals
  • Founded in 1923, South Kent School is a private all-boys boarding school located on a beautiful 650-acre campus in South Kent, Connecticut. Surrounded by Bull Mountain, Hatch Pond, and the historic Bulls Bridge, the School was founded on a Trinity of Values: Simplicity of Life, Self-Reliance, and Directness of Purpose. These values have served students and alumni of South Kent for almost 100 years.
  • South Kent offers world-class academics, a robust student life, and strong athletics. These programs provide the resources and the encouragement that our students need to master the four characteristics that define a South Kent School student: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Emotional Resilience, and Stewardship. This School framework allows every community member to live into the mission: South Kent School prepares young men to succeed in college and thrive as thoughtful and engaged citizens in a rapidly changing and intensely competitive world.
  • We develop young men who can evolve, adapt, be globally competitive, and be prepared to meet the challenges posed by a changing natural environment. The time at South Kent prepares our students for success at each point in their lives. One such point, a mere four years after graduation, is the start of their careers.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Shayne Gostisbehere, NHL player, Class of 2011 -
    • Wade Megan, NHL player, Class of 2009 -
    • Brian Mueller, NHL player, Class of 1991 -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does South Kent School cost?
South Kent School's tuition is approximately $72,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of South Kent School?
The acceptance rate of South Kent School is 35%, which is lower than the national average of 71%. South Kent School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Connecticut with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from South Kent School?
South Kent School famous alumni include: Shayne Gostisbehere, NHL player, Class of 2011, Wade Megan, NHL player, Class of 2009 and Brian Mueller, NHL player, Class of 1991.
What sports does South Kent School offer?
South Kent School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, E-sports, Golf, Ice Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Paddle Tennis, Snowboarding, Soccer and Weightlifting.
What is South Kent School's ranking?
South Kent School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for South Kent School?
The application deadline for South Kent School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
We were so impressed by the South Kent experience for our son. Academy is challenging yet designed to encourage each boy`s best performance. Strong sense of community and personal responsibility. And, athletic excellence in the truest sense of the word. Our son gained self-esteem and lasting friendships-and he was placed into an excellent college. Highest marks from this parent for SKS.
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5  
Our sons have thrived academically and socially. A true sense of community and family at this great school. Academics are rigorous and offer the opportune to think "out of the box". Boys definitely learn differently and the single sex environment gives them the opportunity to thrive and be themselves.
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked CT School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 170 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $72,000
  • Acceptance rate: 35%
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Litchfield County, CT is $39,211 for elementary schools and $68,141 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Litchfield County, CT is 59% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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