Kent School (2026 Profile)

1 Macedonia Road
Kent, CT 06757

Tel: (860) 927-6111

www.kent-school.edu

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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 Facts (2026)

Grades: 9-12, PG
Enrollment: 520 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $73,450
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $58,650
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

| 2025 School Data

Kent School

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12, PG

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1906

1909

School Calendar

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School Motto

Simplicity of Life, Directness of Purpose, Self-Reliance

Student Body

Enrollment

520 students

300 students

% Students of Color

29%

25%

% Students Boarding

90%

70%

Average SAT Score

1313
(Out of 1600)

* National Avg. »View

Offers Post-Grad Year

Yes

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes

Yes

Frequency of Saturday Classes

Weekly

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Casual

Average Class Size

11 students

* National Avg. »18

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

73%

70%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size

$125 million

$25 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$73,450

$59,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$58,650

$33,500

% Students on Financial Aid

34%

40%

Admissions

Application Deadline

Jan. 15

Director of Admissions

Amy Ober

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Colors

Unspecified

School Mascot

Equine athletes

College Matriculation

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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.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Alumni are nationally recognized equestrian professionals -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Kent School cost?

Kent School's tuition is approximately $73,450 for boarding students and $58,650 for day students.

Who are famous alumni from Kent School?

Kent School famous alumni include: Alumni are nationally recognized equestrian professionals.

When is the application deadline for Kent School?

The application deadline for Kent School is Jan. 15.

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