Marianapolis Preparatory School vs. Pomfret School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Marianapolis Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Pomfret School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School History
Overview
Marianapolis is an independent, co-educational, Catholic, day and boarding school located in Thompson, CT, for grades 9-12 and postgraduates.
We have a vibrant and energetic student body of 300 students from states around the U.S. and 22 countries worldwide.
Founded in 1894, Pomfret School is an independent coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school for 350 students in grades 9 through 12 and postgraduates.
Set on a stunning 500-acre campus in Northeastern Connecticut and brought to life by an exceptional faculty, Pomfret offers a rich and rewarding experience for students from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Through a rigorous and engaging education, a commitment to service beyond self, and numerous opportunities for personal growth in academic, athletic, artistic, and residential settings, students emerge as ethical and active citizens of the world.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
dyslexia, dysgraphia, some accommodations provided
n/a
Year Founded
1926
1894
Students Body
Total Students
n/a
358 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
25%
Students by Grade
n/a
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
-
55
Grade 10 Students
-
95
Grade 11 Students
-
101
Grade 12 Students
-
107
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
58 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
70%
82%
Average Class Size
15
11
Number of AP Classes
25
55
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
6:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Formal)
(Formal)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15
Tuition Cost
$19,733
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Tuition Notes
$19,733.00 Day, $35,000 5-Day Residential, $55,000.00 7-Day Residential, $6,000.00 English Language Fee (if needed)
Tuition for Boarding Students: $72,200
Tuition for Day Students: $46,600
% on Financial Aid
67%
33%
Admissions Director
Jane Hanrahan
Susan A. Mantilla-Goin
Admissions Associate
Matthew Hoeniger
Peter Anderson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16
18
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
34
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ambassador ClubCamp Stonewall
Campus Activities BoardCampus Ministry
Captains CouncilChess Club
Class OfficersCommunity Service Council
Debate ClubFrench Club
Give Joy Get JoyGlobal Leadership Outreach (GLO)
Green KnightsKnitting Club
Media TeamMPrep Student Journal
National Honor SocietyOrientation Leaders
OrigamiPeer Leaders
Resident AssistantsRobotics Club
SHIELDSociedad Honoraria Hispanica
Spiritus LeaderSpring Break Abroad
Student CouncilTour Guides
Wellness Leaders
Arts and Music Programs:
CalliopeDrama
Music in the MorningSchola Choir
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Dance