Hamden Hall Country Day School Photo - Between 15 and 20 percent of our graduating student-athletes compete at the collegiate Division I, II and III levels.

Best Connecticut Private High Schools Offering Equestrian Sport (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private high schools offering equestrian as an interscholastic sport serving 2,750 students in Connecticut.
The top ranked offering equestrian sport private high schools in Connecticut include The Loomis Chaffee School, Hamden Hall Country Day School, and Kent School.
The average acceptance rate is 54%, which is lower than the Connecticut private high school average acceptance rate of 65%.
33% of private high schools offering equestrian sport in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Episcopal and Other).

Top Private High Schools Offering Equestrian Sport in Connecticut (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Hamden Hall Country Day School
Hamden Hall Country Day School Photo - Between 15 and 20 percent of our graduating student-athletes compete at the collegiate Division I, II and III levels.
(Christian)
(4)
1108 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 06517
(203) 752-2610
Grades: NS-12
| 650 students
Rectory School
Rectory School Photo - Rectory School, nestled on 138 acres in Pomfret, Connecticut, is a distinguished K-9 private institution renowned as a "Junior Boarding School." Offering both 5-day and 7-day boarding options for students in grades 5-9, Rectory ensures a comprehensive educational experience.
528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
The Ethel Walker School
The Ethel Walker School Photo
All-girls
230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
Grades: 6-12
| 226 students
Kent School
Kent School Photo
(Episcopal)
1 Macedonia Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-6020
Grades: 9-12
| 504 students
4 Batchelder Road
Windsor, CT 06095
(860) 687-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 703 students
Miss Porter's School
Miss Porter's School Photo
All-girls
60 Main St.
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Forman School
Forman School Photo - Fall Sports: Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Boatbuilding, Cross-Country, Rock Climbing, Girls Volleyball
Special Education School
12 Norfolk Rd
Litchfield, CT 06759
(860) 567-1802
Grades: 9-12
| 212 students
Marvelwood School
Marvelwood School Photo - Our beautiful 83-acre campus is located in Kent, Connecticut. We welcome you to visit.
(2)
476 Skiff Mountain Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-0047
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Ms. Phelps' Preparatory School
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
41 Newport Road
Oneco, CT 06373
(860) 771-8565
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

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