Kent School is an independent college preparatory boarding school serving grades 9-12 located in Kent, CT. We are guided by our motto - Simplicity of Life, Directness of Purpose, Self-Reliance - to educate our students intellectually, socially, ethically, and spiritually so that they will be prepared to contribute to the common good in the world beyond Kent School.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $73,450
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Kent School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 286 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Offering Breadth
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1906
1907
Student Body
Enrollment
520 students
315 students
% Students of Color
35%
25%
% Students Boarding
90%
68%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
26
17
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
73%
71%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$125 million
$28 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$73,450
$64,460
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$35,600
% Students on Financial Aid
35%
40%
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15
Director of Admissions
Amy Ober
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
21
16
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- Kent School is an intentional community. Echoing the Episcopal Church's ethos of radical welcome, Kent values and celebrates the dignity of every human being and the generous array of backgrounds, beliefs, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community. Kent School purposefully embraces equity, inclusion, and diversity in all realms of our shared life. We identify injustice in order to make our community more just and loving so that students will do the same in the world beyond Kent School.
- Kent School accreditations: TABS, CAIS
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Kent School cost?
Kent School's tuition is approximately $73,450 for boarding students.
What sports does Kent School offer?
Kent School offers 21 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Diving, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Kent School's ranking?
Kent School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High # of AP/advanced courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Kent School?
The application deadline for Kent School is Jan. 15.
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