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Kent School

Kent School is a college preparatory school for students in grades 9 - 12, and post-graduate, founded in 1906 in the tradition of the Episcopal Church.
Located in northwestern Connecticut, the School is a co-ed boarding and day school with an enrollment of 570 students from across the United States and all over the world.
With its excellent academic programs, enriching offerings in the arts, competitive athletic teams and spirited student body, Kent prepares young people for the most prestigious colleges and universities.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Top Ranked CT School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $60,400
  • Acceptance rate: 42%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Kent School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Year Founded
1906
School Calendar
Campus Size
200

Student Body

Total Students
504 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
39%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Kent School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
Average Class Size
12 students
Number of AP Courses
27 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Art HistoryAP Biology
AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC
AP ChemistryAP Computer Science
AP EconomicsAP English Literature
AP Environmental ScienceAP French Language
AP French LiteratureAP German
AP Latin VirgilAP Modern European History
AP PhysicsAP Psychology
AP Spanish LanguageAP Spanish Literature
AP StatisticsAP Studio Art 2D
AP Studio Art 3DAP Studio Art Drawing
AP U.S. Government & PoliticsAP U.S. History
Average SAT score
1310
(Out of 1600)
Average Percentile SSAT
70%
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
boys coat/tie, girls slacks/blazer or skirt/blouse

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
% on Financial Aid
43%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$35,500
Acceptance Rate
42%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Brian D. Sullivan
Admissions Associate
Megan Sokolnicki
Application URL
Endowment Size
$10 million

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
65 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Adopt-a GrandparentAmnesty International
Animal Rights ClubArt Club
Asian Culture ClubBell Ringing Guild
Biology OlympiadBuddhist Club
Chess ClubCoding Club
Dance ClubDebate Club
Diversity and Culture ClubEntrepreneurship Club
Environmental ClubFemale Engineers Club
Fencing ClubFOCUS- Fellowship of Christian Universities and Schools
French ClubGay-Straight Alliance
Habitat for HumanityHeifer International
HillelImprov Club
International ClubKent Daily Update (Student online news, info, contests)
Kent News - Student NewspaperKnitting Club
Math TeamMission Committee
Model U.N.More than 30 clubs and organizations
My Soldier ClubOutdoor Club
Peer CounselorsPhilosophy Club
Photography ClubPing Pong Club
Playwriting ClubPoets Society
REACH- Community ServiceSAGE- Students Affirming Gender Equality
Sandy Hook PromiseSpanish Club
Spirit ClubThe Cauldron- Literary Magazine
Theater Club (travels to see plays and musicals)Yearbook Committee


Arts and Music Programs:
Chapel ChoirConcert Band
Concert ChoirDance
Jazz BandKent Music Honor Society
Kentettes- A CappellaKentones- A Cappella
Orchestra


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Club SoccerClub Squash
Club TennisFitness
Mountain BikingRoad Biking
Student Athletic TrainerYoga

School Notes

  • School Motto: Simplicity of Life, Directness of Purpose, Self-Reliance
  • School Mascot: Wildcat
  • At Kent School our mission is to serve those who strive to grow in knowledge, skill, spirit, and wisdom; to nurture striving where it falters; and to prepare all, in turn, for service to others. In keeping with our Judeo-Christian heritage and affiliation with the Episcopal Church, we center our school life in our Chapel. In so doing, we endeavor to center our own spiritual lives while learning to understand and respect each other's beliefs and differences. Kent seeks to provide us all with a strong, traditional liberal arts curriculum that prepares us for a life of learning and growth, so that over time our informed ideas may enrich and improve our own lives, the lives of our families and communities, and our changing world; an arts program that encourages and supports self-discovery and creative expression in music and the visual arts, in literature and poetry, in theatre and dance; an athletics program that encourages and develops life-long personal fitness and character through a variety of team and individual opportunities, not only for our many champions in competition, but for all; opportunities to serve others in the school community and in the wider world, while learning that service to others is an important and fulfilling response to our world's urgent needs; and a structured environment that challenges us all to cultivate an ordered life, to accept personal responsibility, and to form the values and habits that permit our discovery and ethical pursuit of our own highest purpose.
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • James C. Kent, Connecticut Governor (in-office 1963-1967) -
    • Jonathan Edwards, 18th-century preacher -
    • Tommy Lee Jones, actor -
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Kent School cost?
Kent School's tuition is approximately $60,400 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Kent School?
The acceptance rate of Kent School is 42%, which is lower than the national average of 71%.
Who are famous alumni from Kent School?
Kent School famous alumni include: James C. Kent, Connecticut Governor (in-office 1963-1967), Jonathan Edwards, 18th-century preacher and Tommy Lee Jones, actor.
What sports does Kent School offer?
Kent School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming and Tennis. Kent School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for most sports offered.
What is Kent School's ranking?
Kent School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Kent School?
The application deadline for Kent 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Top Ranked CT School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $60,400
  • Acceptance rate: 42%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Litchfield County, CT is $39,211 for elementary schools and $67,874 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Litchfield County, CT is 61% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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