Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked CT School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Yearly Tuition: $42,950
- Acceptance rate: 62%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 15 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Unquowa School
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked CT School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Yearly Tuition: $42,950
- Acceptance rate: 62%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 15 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Unquowa School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
174 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 32%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki skirt/pants and polo, collared shirt
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
Feb. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$42,950
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies per grade
% on Financial Aid
15%
Acceptance Rate
62%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Karen Williamson
Admissions Associate
Kelly Sullivan
Application URL
Request Information
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ChessYearbook
Recreational Athletic Programs:
KarateSki Club
Yoga
School Notes
- The Unquowa School is an independent day school which has offered a traditional liberal arts curriculum with a progressive approach to families of both boys and girls from PreK-4 through eighth grade since its inception in 1917. Both class and school size are kept small to insure individual attention and to maintain a close community of children, faculty and parents.
- Visual and Performing Arts classes and both Spanish and Mandarin begin in early childhood, physical education occurs daily in each grade and Upper Schoolers participate in sports through the Fairchester Athletic League. High school placement service begins in late seventh grade for both day and boarding high schools.
- Whether students elect to attend independent or public high school, they find themselves well prepared academically, athletically and socially.
- Mission Statement: The Mission of The Unquowa School is to develop, educate and prepare our family of children with an unafraid spirit to achieve their personal best in a changing world. Unique Features: Unquowa is a school where children are truly known and parents are actively engaged.
- Mandarin Chinese and Spanish
- Guitar Ensemble
- Choral Music
- Studio Art
- Graphic Design
- Public Speaking
- Drama
- Environmental Science
- Daily P.E.
- Robotics/Computer Technology
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Unquowa School cost?
Unquowa School's tuition is approximately $42,950 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Unquowa School?
The acceptance rate of Unquowa School is 62%, which is lower than the national average of 72%.
What sports does Unquowa School offer?
Unquowa School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country and Soccer.
What is Unquowa School's ranking?
Unquowa School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Unquowa School?
The application deadline for Unquowa School is Feb. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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