The Taft School

110 Woodbury Road, Watertown, CT, 06795-0679
The Taft School's mission is to educate the whole student with an emphasis on high scholarship and intellectual endeavor along with a belief that character, above all else, determines success in life. While the world and the school have changed dramatically, our fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others.

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The Taft School
School Membership(s) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Year Founded 1890
Student Body
Total Students 586 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 30% (CT School Avg.: 25%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 124 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 74%
Average Class Size 12 students
Number of AP Courses 29 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(no blue jeans or T-shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost $48,360
Tuition Notes Day student tuition is $35,776
Average Financial Aid Grant $32,900
Admissions Director Peter A. Frew

School Notes:

  • The Taft School's mission is to educate the whole person with an emphasis on high scholarship and intellectual endeavor along with a belief that character, above all else, determines success in life. While the world and the school have changed dramatically since our founding in 1890, our fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others.

  • Profile last updated: 01/30/2013

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The Taft School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
St John The Evangelist School
Gr. K-9 | 0.5 mi. away
St Mary Magdalen School
Gr. K-9 | 2.2 mi. away
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr. K-8 | 4 mi. away
Waterbury Christian Academy
Gr. K-4 | 4.4 mi. away
Blessed Sacrament School
Gr. K-9 | 4.4 mi. away

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  • Recommended February 14,2013 - A really superb education. Taft students push themselves academically and artistically. Still, it''s a very warm community where kids get to know their teachers well and they are genuinely nice to each other and support each other. And the new dining hall is incredible!*-Posted by Parent *

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