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Ms. Phelps' Preparatory School

41 Newport Road Oneco, CT 06373

Tel: (860) 771-8565

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Top Ranked CT School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis / Hybrid (Online & In-person)
Grades: 9-12
Yearly Tuition: $29,000
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked CT School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis / Hybrid (Online & In-person)
Grades: 9-12
Yearly Tuition: $29,000
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Ms. Phelps' Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Other

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Year Founded

1843

Summer School Offered

Yes

State Accredited Program

Yes

Personalized Content

Yes

Live Instruction

Yes

Rolling Enrollment

Yes

Flexible Class Schedule

Yes

Accelerated Offerings

Yes

Classes for Credit/Part Time Options

Dedicated College Counselor

Yes

Tutoring/Mentoring

Yes

Community Clubs/Activities Offered

Yes

Student Body

Student Body Type

All-girls

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

85%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Navy Blue cardigan, khaki pant, white oxford, plaid skirt

Number of AP Courses

13 courses

Advanced Courses

AP Art HistoryAP Biology

AP CalculusAP Computer Science

AP Environmental ScienceAP Government

AP Language and CompositionAP Literature and Composition

AP MacroeconomicsAP Microeconomics

AP SpanishAP Statistics

AP US History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$29,000

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Tuition Notes

Our tuition for day students is $29,000, and our boarding tuition is $79,000. Additional fees apply based on program. We offer financial assistance depending on financial need.

Summer Program Cost

$10,000

Summer Program Cost Notes

Our summer program fee is for boarding students does not include travel fees.

Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Vasiliki Brodeur

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

DanceEquestrian

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Lead4Change

Arts and Music Programs:

CeramicsTheater

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Competitive Equestrian TeamNon competitive Equestrian

Yoga

School Notes

Miss Phelps' Preparatory School offers a unique and flexible program for girls in grades 9 through 12 that balances the strong academic rigor and the character development - cultivating service and leadership skills needed for success while preparing them for their post high school programs.
We offer smaller class sizes with a student to teacher ration of 8:1 for in person classes and a 1:1 ratio for asynchronous classes, a variety of AP courses, lots of exciting electives, mentorships, and student designed service learning projects.
We offer a full boarding program and a day program that includes extracurriculars, clubs, and more!

Our mission is to educate and empower young women to meet the challenges before them through scholarship and athletics, preparing them for their futures. We seek to inspire them to pursue the highest standards of intellectual and personal development, and we are committed to supporting their passions, which spark curiosity and a love of learning.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Ms. Phelps' Preparatory School cost?

Ms. Phelps' Preparatory School's tuition is approximately $29,000 for private students and $10,000 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of Ms. Phelps' Preparatory School?

The acceptance rate of Ms. Phelps' Preparatory School is 75%, which is higher than the national average of 72%.

What sports does Ms. Phelps' Preparatory School offer?

Ms. Phelps' Preparatory School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Dance and Equestrian.

What is Ms. Phelps' Preparatory School's ranking?

Ms. Phelps' Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Ms. Phelps' Preparatory School?

The application deadline for Ms. Phelps' Preparatory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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