Indian Mountain School
Tel:
(860)435-0871
- Indian Mountain School provides a traditional education for boys and girls from pre-kindergarten through grade nine in a boarding and day environment. A well-defined and articulated set of values--honesty, compassion, respect, and service--is at the heart of Indian Mountain School.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Students: 255 students
- Yearly Tuition: $59,610
- Acceptance rate: 60%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Indian Mountain School places among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-9 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1922 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 255 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| % Students of Color | 11% State avg.: 22% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 15% |
| Average Class Size | 8 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $59,610 |
| Tuition Notes | $59,610- Boarding students $30,805 - Day StudentsIndian Mountain offers financial aid. |
| % on Financial Aid | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $19,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 60% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Heather Eckert |
| Admissions Associate | Sam Decock |
| Endowment Size | $9 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 21 sports |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, WeightliftingAlpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 23 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Community Service, Cooking/Baking, Green Team, Literary Magazine, Lower School Mentor, Math Counts, Robotics, Student Council Arts and Music Programs: Ensemble, Film, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Pottery, Rock Band, Stone Carving, Theater Recreational Athletic Programs: Mountain Biking, Outdoor Education, Ping Pong Club, Rock Climbing, Skiing/Snowboarding, Weightlifting, Yoga |
School Notes
- We promote moral growth and personal academic excellence in a setting that fosters a respect for learning, the environment, and each other. We celebrate our international and culturally diverse community. We guide and challenge students through balanced elementary and middle school scholastic, athletic, and arts curricula, combining instruction and coaching with a system of personal support. We involve students in our Adventure Education and community service programs, which tie into the spirit of IMS. We help our students gain confidence in their own innate abilities and develop the necessary academic and personal skills to be successful in secondary education.
Related Schools
Show me:
- People that viewed Indian Mountain School also viewed these schools: The Hotchkiss School, Kent School, Washington Montessori School, Rumsey Hall School and Tallulah Falls School.
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lakeville Grades: 9-12 | 600 students
1.5 miles
11 Interlaken Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860)435-3102 1.5 9-12
600 - Kent Grades: 9-12 | 572 students
11.8 miles
1 Macedonia Road
Kent, CT 06757
(860)927-6111 11.8 9-12
572 - New Preston Marble Dale Grades: PK-8 | 252 students
18.2 miles
240 Litchfield Tpke
New Preston Marble Dale, CT 06777
(860)868-0551 18.2 PK-8
252 - Washington Depot Grades: K-9 | 322 students
20 miles
201 Romford Rd
Washington Depot, CT 06794
(860)868-0535 20 K-9
322 - Tallulah Falls Grades: 6-12 | 420 students
732.1 miles
201 Campus Drive
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
(706)754-0400 732.1 6-12
420
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
What is a lab school? It's a K-12 school or school with some variation of those grades which is operated by a university or college.
Helicopter, velcro and snowplow parents can't stand the thought of their children having difficulty with anything. Over-protective parents come in several flavors. More here.
Raising money for your small school never seems to end. There is always some pressing need. And a few long-term ones as well. We offer some tips, suggestions and strategies to help you tackle this important aspect of your school's financial situation.
