Rectory School's mission is to provide students, both early childhood and middle school adolescents, with an enriched and supportive academic, social and ethical community that addresses individual learning styles, aptitudes and needs, while promoting personal self-worth and accountability.
The school community lives the Rectory School Creed: responsibility, respect, honesty, and compassion.
Recognizing how impressionable the middle school years are in a child's life, teachers, coaches, and dorm parents try to model the Rectory School Creed every day for the students through consistent and morally responsible behavior.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked CT School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Yearly Tuition: $69,600
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- The Magic Of A Canine-Friendly Campus - 10/11/2023As much as the adults at Rectory support our students, sometimes a gentler touch is required-the touch of a paw. Rectory School is a dog-friendly campus with well-behaved dogs in ...morethe classrooms, offices, and dormitories. In this article, School Counselor Donna Grant highlights the benefits of Rectory's canine-friendly campus. Although Ms. Grant regularly brings her therapy dogs to campus, she stresses that the dogs on campus that are not specifically trained in this capacity provide the unconditional love of a trusted friend that some children need. hide
- Back-To-School Homework - 08/30/2023The beginning of a new school year can be a bit overwhelming whether your child is attending a day school or a boarding school. Doing some homework before school starts ...morewill make the transition from summer vacation much easier for everyone. hide
Top Rankings
Rectory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Language-based/Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1920
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1995
Student Body
Total Students
240 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
31%
Average Class Size
12 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Collared Shirts and Khaki Pants
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$69,600
Tuition Notes
Rectory has a Comprehensive Tuition Plan that ensures transparency regarding annual expenses for your child to attend Rectory School.Elementary School Tuition: $18,300
Middle School Day Tuition (5-6): $30,300
Middle School Day Tuition (7-9): $33,300
Middle School 5-Day Boarding Tuition (5-6): $58,900
Middle School 5-Day Boarding Tuition (7-9): $59,800
Middle School 7-Day Boarding Tuition (5-6): $66,900
Middle School 7-Day Boarding Tuition (7-9): $67,700
International Boarding Tuition (5-6): $72,800
International Boarding Tuition (7-9): $73,700
% on Financial Aid
33%
Admissions Director
Lesley Gibbs
Admissions Associate
Jacob Guertin
Endowment Size
$14.2 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
21 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
27 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Bookworms, Chess, Debate, Jewelry Making, Knitting Club, Mountain Biking, Newspaper, REC Story (Poems, Short Stories, Art Work, etc.), Robotics, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Young Investors Club
Arts and Music Programs:
9th Grade Ensemble, A Cappella, Chorus, Development of Instrumental Music Techniques, Fine Arts, General Music: A History of Jazz Music in America, General Music: A History of Rock Music in America, Guitar, Introduction to Art, Introduction to Instrumental Music, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Photography, Spring Musical, World Drumming
Bookworms, Chess, Debate, Jewelry Making, Knitting Club, Mountain Biking, Newspaper, REC Story (Poems, Short Stories, Art Work, etc.), Robotics, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Young Investors Club
Arts and Music Programs:
9th Grade Ensemble, A Cappella, Chorus, Development of Instrumental Music Techniques, Fine Arts, General Music: A History of Jazz Music in America, General Music: A History of Rock Music in America, Guitar, Introduction to Art, Introduction to Instrumental Music, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Photography, Spring Musical, World Drumming
School Notes
- Students enjoy increasing their skills and revealing new talents in state-of-the-art facilities. The Tang Center for Performing Arts is an exceptional venue for concerts, assemblies, lessons, and special programs. The Collins Art Barn allows students to create in bright studios and develop photography in the darkroom.
- Every Rectory student is involved in sports and participates on a team. The program emphasizes healthy competition on levels that provide a challenge for the skilled athlete and encouragement for the beginner.
- The Rectory School community lives its creed: Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Compassion.
- The Rectory School`s four-week summer session, Summer@Rectory, is an innovative, individually designed program that balances academics, sports, art, music, drama, and recreation. Offering a variety of options for enrichment or remediation, Summer@Rectory has enrollment for coeducational day and boarding students who are entering grades five through nine.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Rectory School cost?
Rectory School's tuition is approximately $69,600 for private students.
Does Rectory School offer a summer program?
Yes, Rectory School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Rectory School offer?
Rectory School offers 21 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Fit, Dance, Equestrian, Fencing, Flag Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Wrestling. Rectory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for most sports offered.
What is Rectory School's ranking?
Rectory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Rectory School?
The application deadline for Rectory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School for K-9
September 04, 2024 (Wednesday)
Elementary School Thanksgiving Breakfast & Fall Project Fair
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
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