Unquowa School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

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:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Unquowa School
Pre-K	8
Kind	12
1	14
2	14
3	16
4	16
5	20
6	24
7	24
8	26

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Year Founded

1917

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Student Body

Total Students

174 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

12 students

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki skirt/pants and polo, collared shirt

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$42,950

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies per grade

% on Financial Aid

15%

Acceptance Rate

62%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Karen Williamson

Admissions Associate

Kelly Sullivan

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Soccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

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.

School Mascot: Gators

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

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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 71%.

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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