Avon Old Farms School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CT School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 415 students
Yearly Tuition: $72,300
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Avon Old Farms School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Avon Old Farms School
9	75
10	110
11	110
12	120

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Year Founded

1927

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

415 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

34%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

61 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

12 students

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Number of AP Courses

16 courses

List of Courses Offered

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$72,300

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% on Financial Aid

39%

Admissions Director

Patrick Miller

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

Track and FieldWeightlifting

Wrestling

School Mascot

Winged Beaver

School Notes

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;

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Avon Old Farms School cost?

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.

Does Avon Old Farms School offer a summer program?

Yes, Avon Old Farms School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

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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The average private school tuition in Hartford County, CT is $22,322 for elementary schools and $39,192 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Hartford County, CT is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).