The Hotchkiss School

11 Interlaken Road
Lakeville, CT 06039

The Hotchkiss School Photo #1 - Varsity Sailing Blue

The Hotchkiss School Photo #2 - Arial of Hotchkiss

The Hotchkiss School Photo #3 - The L. Scott Frantz '78 Main Entryway

The Hotchkiss School Photo #4 - Katherine M. Elfers Hall and The Esther Eastman Music Center

The Hotchkiss School is an independent boarding school located in Lakeville, Connecticut.

Founded in 1891, the school provides an education of unsurpassed quality to approximately 600 students in grades 9 through 12, and to a small number of postgraduates.

The Hotchkiss School strives to develop in students a lifelong love of learning, responsible citizenship, and personal integrity.

We are a community based on trust, mutual respect, and compassion, and we hold all members of the community accountable for upholding these values.

The school is committed to mastery of learning skills, development of intellectual curiosity, excellence, and creativity in all disciplines, and enthusiastic participation in athletics and other school activities.

We encourage our students to develop clarity of thought, confidence and facility in expressing ideas, and artistic and aesthetic sensitivity.

We expect all members of the community, in and out of the classroom, to subject their views and actions to critical examination and to accept responsibility for them.

We hope that our graduates will leave Hotchkiss with a commitment to service to others and to environmental stewardship, and with a greater understanding of themselves and of their responsibilities in a global society.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Top Ranked CT School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 623 students
Yearly Tuition: $64,970
Acceptance rate: 13%
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Year Founded

1891

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

Link to Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

623 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

39%

State avg.: 29%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Number of AP Courses

22 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Link to Matriculation Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
Formal dress code required at times

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$64,970

View national tuition avg.

Tuition Notes

64,970 - boarding 55,240 - day

% on Financial Aid

37%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$53,780

Acceptance Rate

13%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Erby L. Mitchell, Jr.

Endowment Size

$488.4 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

23 sports

Sports

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Hotchkiss School cost?

The Hotchkiss School's tuition is approximately $64,970 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Hotchkiss School?

The acceptance rate of The Hotchkiss School is 13%, which is lower than the national average of 68%. The Hotchkiss School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Connecticut with low acceptance rates.

Does The Hotchkiss School offer a summer program?

Yes, The Hotchkiss School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does The Hotchkiss School offer?

The Hotchkiss School offers 23 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo and Wrestling. The Hotchkiss School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for most sports offered.

What is The Hotchkiss School's ranking?

The Hotchkiss School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for The Hotchkiss School?

The application deadline for The Hotchkiss School is Jan. 15.

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