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 High Schools Offering Fencing Sport (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private high schools offering fencing as an interscholastic sport serving 2,423 students in Connecticut.
The top-ranked offering fencing sport private high schools in Connecticut include Sacred Heart Greenwich, Cheshire Academy, and St. Bernard School.
The average acceptance rate is 56%, which is lower than the Connecticut private high school average acceptance rate of 65%.
33% of private high schools offering fencing sport in Connecticut are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Private High Schools Offering Fencing Sport in Connecticut (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-9 Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition listed
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
Gr: 6-12 | 240 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: 7-12 | 724 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Greenwich
Sacred Heart Greenwich Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(7)
1177 King Street
Greenwich, CT 06831
(609) 261-2273
Gr: PK-12 | 680 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Bernard School
St. Bernard School Photo - Saint Bernard School XBSS leaders.
(Catholic)
1593 Norwich New London Tpke
Uncasville, CT 06382
(860) 848-1271
Gr: 6-12 | 410 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition listed

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