Watkinson School

180 Bloomfield Avenue, Hartford, CT, 06105-0610
Watkinson School founded in 1881 is Hartford's only independent school. Serving approximately 250 students from over forty Connecticut towns in grades six through twelve, including The Academy at Watkinson a unique post graduate program. Watkinson is also a founding member of the Hartford independent schools initiative. Watkinson's mission is to develop in our students the power to shape their own lives and the world around them.

School Overview:

Watkinson School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences or Language-based / Dyslexia
Year Founded 1881
Student Body
Total Students 221 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 22% (CT School Avg.: 28%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 70%
Average Class Size 14 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Average SAT score 1689
Average ACT score 24
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(casual but neat and respectful)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $34,125
Tuition Notes Includes lunch and certain fees. Books are not included.
% on Financial Aid 36%
Average Financial Aid Grant $17,000
Acceptance Rate 65%
Admissions Director John Crosson
Admissions Associate Stacy Routhier
Sports
Total Sports Offered 11 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Crew Cross Country
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Tennis Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 16 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Amime Club Chorus
Circus Arts Community Service
Culinary Arts Dance
Environmental Club Fencing
Martial Arts Model United Nations
Orchestra P.E.
Theater Video Production
Writing Club Yoga

School Notes:

  • Watkinson is a lead school for the Coalition of Essential Schools (www.essentialschools.org), one of only 5 schools to be so honored. The Coalition's ten common Principles form the daily basis of an outstanding education. At Watkinson, these principles are more than just good ideas, and the proof is in the statements we hear from our students.

  • Profile last updated: 06/06/2012

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Nearby Schools:

Watkinson School
Gr. 6-12 | 0 mi. away
Hebrew High School Of New England
Gr. 9-12 | 0.6 mi. away
Gengras Center/st Joseph College
Gr. K-12 | 1.1 mi. away
Hartford Area Sd A School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.1 mi. away
Oak Hill School
Gr. PK | 1.2 mi. away
Intensive Education Academy In
Gr. 3-12 | 1.6 mi. away

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School Reviews:

  • Recommended January 31,2013 - The transition for my 11th grader to Watkinson has been fantastic. He continues to excel in the courses he is strong in, but now enjoys and is learning in those he previously struggled in. The atmosphere at Watkinson is only truly understood when you spend time on the campus - it is unlike any other private school and the only one that seems to intuitively understand the soft skills that will truly be critical for our children to navigate their future. My only wish is we had started soon. Its best summed up by my son who transitioned at a challenging time he said to his sister "sure i miss my friends - but I am doing so much better in school and am learning without being stressed."*-Posted by Parent *

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