The Loomis Chaffee School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CT School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 703 students
Yearly Tuition: $54,000
Acceptance rate: 16%
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Loomis Chaffee School
9	141
10	185
11	209
12	168

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Year Founded

1874

Colors

Grey, Maroon

Summer School Offered

Yes

Campus Size

300 acres

Student Body

Total Students

703 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

38%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

208 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

Average Class Size

11 students

Number of AP Courses

75 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Average SAT score

1370

(Out of 1600)

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$54,000

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% on Financial Aid

34%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$36,000

Acceptance Rate

16%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Nancy Cleary

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$280 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

19 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryDiving

EquestrianField Hockey

Track and FieldVolleyball

Water Polo

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School Notes

Loomis Chaffee is one of the nation's leading boarding schools with a long history of supporting excellence in its students from all over the country and around the world in grades 9-12.
The mission of The Loomis Chaffee School is to advance the development in spirit, mind and body of boys and girls drawn from diverse cultural and social backgrounds and to inspire in them a commitment to the best self and the common good.
The goal of the school's academic program is the formation of skilled and discerning minds in preparation for higher education and lifelong learning.
Through its courses and community life, Loomis Chaffee also educates its students for service in the nation and in today's global civilization.
In all things, the school aims to be, as its founders intended, "a shrine from which boys and girls shall take the highest inspirations for better and grander lives.".

School Motto: Ne cede malis. Yield not to adversity.
School Mascot: Pelican

The mission of The Loomis Chaffee School is to advance the development in spirit, mind and body of boys and girls drawn from diverse cultural and social backgrounds and to inspire in them a commitment to the best self and the common good. The goal of the school's academic program is the formation of skilled and discerning minds in preparation for higher education and lifelong learning. Through its courses and community life, Loomis Chaffee also educates its students for service in the nation and in today's global civilization. In all things, the school aims to be, as its founders intended, "a shrine from which boys and girls shall take the highest inspirations for better and grander lives."

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- George P. Shultz '38 - Former Secretary of State
- Ella T. Grasso '36 - Former Governor of Connecticut
- Diana Farrell '83 - Founding president and chief executive officer of the JPMorgan Chase Institute
- Henry R. Kravis '63 - Co-founder, co-chairman, co-CEO KKR
- James Widdoes '72 - Actor, writer, director, and producer
- Betty Gilpin '04 - Emmy-nominated television (GLOW), film, and stage acctress.
- Nana Mensah '01 - actress, writer, singer, and director
- David Edelstein '77 - Film critic for New York magazine and for National Public Radio’s Fresh Air
- Jason Wu '01 - Fashion designer (designed First Lady Michelle Obama's inaugural ball gowns and other pieces for the first lady)
- Frank Bruni ’82 - Author, journalist, The New York Times and the New York Times Magazine

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Loomis Chaffee School cost?

The Loomis Chaffee School's tuition is approximately $54,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Loomis Chaffee School?

The acceptance rate of The Loomis Chaffee School is 16%, which is lower than the national average of 71%. The Loomis Chaffee School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Connecticut with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from The Loomis Chaffee School?

The Loomis Chaffee School famous alumni include: George P. Shultz '38, Ella T. Grasso '36, Diana Farrell '83, Henry R. Kravis '63, James Widdoes '72, Betty Gilpin '04, Nana Mensah '01, David Edelstein '77, Jason Wu '01 and Frank Bruni ’82.

What sports does The Loomis Chaffee School offer?

The Loomis Chaffee School offers 19 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Water Polo. The Loomis Chaffee School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for most sports offered.

What is The Loomis Chaffee School's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for The Loomis Chaffee School?

The application deadline for The Loomis Chaffee School is Jan. 15.

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September 09, 2026 (Wednesday)

First Day of Passover

April 21, 2027 (Wednesday)

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The average private school tuition in Hartford County, CT is $22,322 for elementary schools and $39,192 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Hartford County, CT is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).