Founded in 1894, Pomfret is a private high school for boarding and day students.
Set on a stunning 500-acre hilltop in Northeastern Connecticut, we are intentionally small with 350 students hailing from 29 states and 29 countries.
Our mission is to empower students to pursue lives of meaning and purpose, and our vision is to inspire the next generation of change makers and problem solvers.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $72,200
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $46,600
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- Pomfret Magazine | Spring 2024 - 06/01/2024Inside this issue:
Griffins Rising Pomfret Athletics is looking up.
Hearts Come Alive When Minds Calm A prescription for America's teen mental health crisis.
2024 Schwartz Visiting Fellow Ndaba ...moreMandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, shares life lessons from the iconic leader. hide - Pomfret Magazine | Fall 2023 - 11/15/2023Inside this issue:
Artists in Residence Inside the Arts Department, where faculty practice what they teach.
VISTA A new name, and a new outlook, for science education at Pomfret
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Top Rankings
Pomfret School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Offering Breadth
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1894
1906
Campus Size
500 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
350 students
315 students
% Students of Color
22%
26%
% International Students
21%
20%
% Students Boarding
85%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Monthly
Weekly
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
50
18
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
85%
71%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$72 million
$28 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$72,200
$66,250
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$46,600
$35,600
% Students on Financial Aid
36%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$42,874
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
Director of Admissions
Susan Mantilla-Goin
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
50
18
Courses
Advanced Anatomy, Advanced Biology, Advanced Calculus I, Advanced Calculus II, Advanced Calculus III, Advanced Calculus IV, Advanced Chemistry, Advanced Computer Coding I, Advanced Computer Coding II, Advanced Dance Repertory, Advanced Engineering Design & Analysis, Advanced English III, Advanced English IV, Advanced Environmental Science, Advanced Francophone Language & Culture, Advanced History | African American Studies, Advanced History | American Studies: Criminal Justice, Advanced Latin, Advanced Physics, Advanced Pre-calculus, Advanced Psychology, Advanced Spanish Language & Culture, Advanced Spanish Literature and Culture, Advanced Statistics, Advanced Studio Art: Ceramics, Advanced Studio Art: Painting & Drawing, Advanced Studio Art: Photography, Advanced Topics in American Studies, Advanced Topics in Global Studies, Advanced US Government & Politics
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
20
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
15
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Cum Laude, International Club, Key Society, Math Club, Medical Club, Radio Station, Robotics Club, School Council, The Pontefract, Women's Action Coalition
Arts and Music Programs:
Voice
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fitness Club, Outing Program, Ski Club
Chess Club, Cum Laude, International Club, Key Society, Math Club, Medical Club, Radio Station, Robotics Club, School Council, The Pontefract, Women's Action Coalition
Arts and Music Programs:
Voice
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fitness Club, Outing Program, Ski Club
College Matriculation
Year: 2021 - 2024
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Northeastern University
15
Trinity College
13
New York University
9
Tulane University of Louisiana
8
University of Connecticut
8
Boston College
7
Denison University
7
The George Washington University
7
Washington University in St. Louis
7
Rochester Institute of Technology
6
School Notes
- Founded in 1894, Pomfret is a private high school for boarding and day students. Set on a stunning 500-acre hilltop in Northeastern Connecticut, we are less than an hour from Boston, Hartford, and Providence, and only three hours from New York City.
- Brought to life by an exceptional faculty, Pomfret is a more human kind of school. We are both bold and practical in our approach - intensely focused on the interests and needs of our students and pragmatic in our efforts to prepare them for the joys and rigors of college, work, and life. We are intentionally small with 350 students. Our classrooms are vibrant and engaging, our dorms foster deep personal relationships, and our advisory system encourages intergenerational connections that truly distinguish us from many other great schools. With limitless opportunities to explore what excites them, our students emerge confident in their abilities and excited for the future. Our graduates attend some of the world's most selective colleges and universities, and our alumni are literally changing the world.
- In 2024, Pomfret was ranked one of the best private high schools in America. To see how we're inspiring the next generation of change makers and problem solvers, inquire today.
- Pomfret School accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASAC), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pomfret School cost?
Pomfret School's tuition is approximately $72,200 for boarding students and $46,600 for day students.
What schools are Pomfret School often compared to?
Pomfret Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westminster School, Choate Rosemary Hall, Loomis Chaffee by visitors of our site.
What sports does Pomfret School offer?
Pomfret School offers 20 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Pomfret School's ranking?
Pomfret School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High # of AP/advanced courses offered.
When is the application deadline for Pomfret School?
The application deadline for Pomfret School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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Pomfret is unique because of the focus on STEM topics in all aspects of learning. Pomfret has shifted its use of technology in the classrooms to reflect the importance of math and engineering into the. . .
The sense of community is something that is discussed a lot at Pomfret, but for a good reason. I toured a multitude of schools across both Canada and the United States and nothing compared to. . .
We have a special program--called project Pomfret, in which students focus all their time in the two and a half weeks between thanksgiving and Christmas breaks on a project, i.e. geocaching, teaching children, learning about. . .
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