Cheshire Academy Photo - Cheshire Academy is home to students from over 30 different countries who chose the Academy because of our reputation as one of the best private schools in the United States. The tradition of enrolling international students at Cheshire Academy dates back to 1850, making this school among the first to enroll students from other countries.

Best Connecticut Private Schools Offering Fencing Sport (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 private schools offering fencing as an interscholastic sport serving 3,145 students in Connecticut.
The top ranked offering fencing sport private schools in Connecticut include Hopkins School, Sacred Heart Greenwich, and Watkinson School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is same as the Connecticut private school average acceptance rate of 70%.
33% of private schools offering fencing sport in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Private Schools Offering Fencing Sport in Connecticut (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Hopkins School
Hopkins School Photo - Hopkins is a grade 7-12 grade gender-inclusive learning community located on 108 acres overlooking New Haven.
(6)
986 Forest Road
New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 397-1001
Grades: 7-12
| 715 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
Ridgefield Academy
Ridgefield Academy Photo - At Ridgefield Academy, imaginations flourish and academic excellence takes root. Here, the dreamers of today become the thinkers of tomorrow.
(11)
223 West Mountain Rd
Ridgefield, CT 06877
(203) 894-1800
Grades: NS-8
| 448 students
Watkinson School
Watkinson School Photo - 225 students from 43 towns, reflecting a wide range of academic, personal and socioeconomic backgrounds. Faculty includes 43 teachers, 26 of whom hold master's degrees or above. Student-teacher ratio 6:1. Average class size 14
(2)
180 Bloomfield Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105
(860) 236-5618
Grades: 6-12
| 240 students
Cheshire Academy
Cheshire Academy Photo - Character development has long been a priority at Cheshire Academy. The Eight Pillars of Bowden are the ways in which we demonstrate our core values and basic beliefs: Respect, Responsibility, Caring, Civility, Citizenship, Morality, Fairness and Trustworthiness.
10 Main St
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
Grades: 9-12
| 369 students
20 Island Avenue
Madison, CT 06443
(203) 689-5101
Grades: K-8
| 128 students
Sacred Heart Greenwich
Sacred Heart Greenwich Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(7)
1177 King Street
Greenwich, CT 06831
(609) 261-2273
Grades: PK-12
| 680 students
St. Bernard School
St. Bernard School Photo - Saint Bernard School XBSS leaders.
(Catholic)
1593 Norwich New London Tpke
Uncasville, CT 06382
(860) 848-1271
Grades: 6-12
| 410 students
Cold Spring School
Cold Spring School Photo - Cold Spring School's Director is Arati Pandit, an educator with deep experience and belief in progressive education.
Alternative School
(3)
263 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06513
(203) 787-1584
Grades: PK-6
| 155 students

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