South Kent School (2025 Profile)

40 Bulls Bridge Rd
South Kent, CT 06785

Tel: (860) 927-3539 Ext. 201

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12, PG
Enrollment: 170 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $72,000
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

South Kent School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 278 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2024 School Data

South Kent School

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12, PG

9-12

School Type

All-boys

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

N/A

n/a

Dual Language Immersion Program

Yes

Secondary Immersion Language

Spanish

n/a

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1923

1907

Campus Size

650 acres

125 acres

Student Body

Enrollment

170 students

314 students

% Students of Color

37%

26%

% International Students

43%

20%

% Students Boarding

95%

70%

Offers Post-Grad Year

Yes

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Yes

Frequency of Saturday Classes

Weekly

Less than once a month

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
Formal and Casual

Casual

Average Class Size

12 students

* National Avg. »18

Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Tuition Cost

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$72,000

$66,200

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

n/a

$35,800

% Students on Financial Aid

85%

40%

Merit Scholarships Offered

Yes

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadline

None / Rolling

Jan. 15

SSAT Required

Yes

Director of Admissions

Jason Lefevre

Associate Director of Admissions

Kathy McCann

School Notes

LD types supported: N/A
South Kent School accreditations: NAIS

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does South Kent School cost?

South Kent School's tuition is approximately $72,000 for boarding students.

What is South Kent School's ranking?

South Kent School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of students on financial aid and High # of AP/advanced courses offered.

When is the application deadline for South Kent School?

The application deadline for South Kent School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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