Rumsey Hall School vs. Rectory School
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Rumsey Hall School
201 Romford Rd.
Washington, CT 06794, United States of America
Washington, CT 06794, United States of America
Top Rankings
Rumsey Hall School ranks among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 99 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Rectory School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
Overview
Rumsey Hall is an independent junior boarding (5-9) and day school (Pre-K-9) in Washington, CT.
At Rumsey Hall, children discover the joy of learning and what it means to be a contributing member of a community.
We teach attitudes of mind and heart that will guide our graduates throughout their lives.
In a close-knit community where every child is known and recognized for their unique talents and contributions, our students are nurtured as they grow academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Rumsey`s emphasis on rewarding effort teaches the value of hard work and enables every student to be their best.
At The Rectory School, students thrive through individualized attention and instruction.
Our program is a successful combination of traditional academics, athletics, performing and studio arts, presented in innovative ways by a caring faculty.
The signature Individualized Instruction Program (IIP) offers unique one-to-one teaching for a variety of learning styles and aptitudes.
Moreover, our focus on developing individual talents permeates every aspect of life on our picturesque, 138-acre campus.
The Rectory experience encourages the spark in its students that ignites their desire to excel. Our students love it here!
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
5-9
5-9
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1900
1920
Campus Size
231 acres
138 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
328
250
% Students of Color
5%
18%
% International Students
35%
33%
% Students Boarding
41%
60%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
12
10
Student : Teacher ratio
5:1
4:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
3
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
51%
60%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$31 million
$20 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$69,870
$76,500
Tuition (Day Students)
$32,000
$37,800
Tuition (international students)
n/a
$82,100
Tuition (5 Day Boarding)
n/a
$67,700
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$18,000
n/a
Merit Scholarships Offered
n/a
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Dec. 15 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
No
Yes
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
80%
n/a
Director of Admissions
Jennifer Kolpak
Lesley Gibbs
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
3
Sport
Total Sports Offered
16
24
Sports
Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country Running, Field Hockey, Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
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
n/a
23
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
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