Indian Mountain School vs. Rectory School
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Indian Mountain School
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039, United States of America
Lakeville, CT 06039, United States of America
Top Rankings
Indian Mountain School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
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Rectory School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
Overview
Indian Mountain School (IMS) is a boarding and day school for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 9, and is located on a 600 acre campus in Lakeville, CT. The boarding program begins in grade 5 and includes both a 5 day and 7 day option.
The curriculum is designed with the understanding that our students have the power to effect real change, and that it is our job to help them realize that potential.
With a blend of passion-based learning and essential foundational skills, we accelerate the path towards discovery and secondary school preparedness, while preserving the spirit of childhood and adventure.
Just ask our students and families - they love it here.
Rectory School is so much more than an educational institution-we are a thriving community where curiosity, creativity, and character are nurtured.
Our vibrant 138-acre campus offers a unique blend of academic excellence and personal growth opportunities for junior boarding students (grades 5 to 9) and day students (grades K to 9).
Our dedicated faculty and administrative staff are committed to providing a supportive and challenging environment that empowers students to discover their passions, embrace new experiences, and develop into confident, well-rounded individuals.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
5-9
5-9
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1922
1920
Campus Size
600 acres
138 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
300
250
% Students of Color
10%
20%
% International Students
25%
38%
% Students Boarding
35%
60%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
Average Class Size
12
10
Student : Teacher ratio
4:1
4:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
5
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
20%
70%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$12 million
$26 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$80,170
$80,300
Tuition (Day Students)
$43,030
$39,700
Tuition (international students)
$86,110
$85,800
Tuition (5 Day Boarding)
$75,165
$71,400
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$19,000
n/a
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
No
Yes
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
40%
n/a
Director of Admissions
Charles Brown
Lesley Gibbs
Associate Director of Admissions
n/a
Jacob Guertin
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
5
Sport
Total Sports Offered
21
24
Sports
Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Equestrian, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Equestrian, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
23
23
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
"Magic, Chit Chat Club, Coding Club, Gamers Club, Kiski Service Organization, Outdoor, Pottery, Robotics, Robotics Club, Rock, Skiing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Ultimate Frisbee, Basketball, Running, Stone, Student Action Leadership Team, Tennis, The Springs Club, Ukulele, Website, Wood
9th Grade Ensemble, A Capella, Bookworms, Camera Club, Chess Club, Chorus, Debate Club, Development of Instrumental Music Techniques, Fine Arts Club, Flag Corps, General Music: A History of Jazz Music in America, General Music: A History of Rock Music in America, Jazz Club, Jewelry Making, Newspaper, Orchestra, Photography, REC Story (Poems, Short Stories, Art Work, etc.), Robotics, Spring Musical, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Young Investors Club