Pomfret School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CT School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 358 students
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 1 / Jan. 15
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Pomfret School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Pomfret School
9	55
10	95
11	101
12	107

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1894

Campus Size

500 acres

School Motto

Certa Viriliter

Student Body

Total Students

358 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

25%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

58 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

82%

Average Class Size

11 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

55 courses

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 1 / Jan. 15

Tuition Notes

Tuition for Boarding Students: $72,200 Tuition for Day Students: $46,600

% on Financial Aid

33%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Susan A. Mantilla-Goin

Admissions Associate

Peter Anderson

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

18 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball

WeightliftingWrestling

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Colors

red and black

School Mascot

Griffin

School Notes

Founded in 1894, Pomfret School is an independent coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school for 350 students in grades 9 through 12 and postgraduates.
Set on a stunning 500-acre campus in Northeastern Connecticut and brought to life by an exceptional faculty, Pomfret offers a rich and rewarding experience for students from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Through a rigorous and engaging education, a commitment to service beyond self, and numerous opportunities for personal growth in academic, athletic, artistic, and residential settings, students emerge as ethical and active citizens of the world.

Mission: Pomfret School cultivates a healthy interdependence of mind, body, and spirit in its students as it prepares them for college and to lead and learn in a diverse and increasingly interconnected society.

Pomfret School develops students who are:

Disciplined and Multifaceted Learners asking relevant questions, pursuing interests and obligations with determination, reflecting on success, and developing resilience from failure;
Collaborative and Empathic Leadersworking effectively with others in a variety of contexts and a diversity of cultures;
Critical Thinkerspursuing, interpreting, and synthesizing information with a critical eye; Creative Problem-Solvers producing innovative and original ideas and solutions, whether for the marketplace or the human race;
Effective Communicatorsconveying the essence of a situation with purpose, clarity, and poise;
Respectful and Ethical Citizensconducting themselves with integrity, compassion, and responsibility.

At Pomfret, learning:

Is student-centered, relevant, and meaningful;
Values diversity in thought, perspective, and expression;
Engages not just the mind and the brain, but the heart and the spirit;
Happens within a variety of contexts and through multiple instructional approaches;
Requires appropriate levels of rigor and challenge to foster growth and develop mastery.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Dr. James Rothman 鈥�67 - Sterling Professor of Cell Biology at Yale University Director and founder of the Yale Nanobiology Institute Nobel Prize winner for key molecular machinery discoveries
- Felice Mueller 鈥�08 - Won a gold medal in the coxless four at the 2013 World Rowing Championships Finished fourth at the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro Took bronze in the 2019 World Rowing Cup in Bulgaria
- Malik Ducard 鈥�91 - Chief content officer of Pinterest Spent more than 10 years in leadership roles at YouTube Author of "Henry's Big Win," winner of the Jessie Redmon Fauset Award for best children's book
- Chelsea Cutler 鈥�15 - Singer, songwriter, and producer Sold-out nationwide tour for 2020 album 鈥淗ow to Be Human鈥� Over two billion cumulative streams
- Perla Farias 鈥�80 - Executive of Telemundo Venezuelan-born American television director, producer, and screenwriter Creator of 鈥淛uana La Virgen,鈥� redeveloped as 鈥淛ane the Virgin鈥� for an American audience

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Pomfret School often compared to?

Pomfret School is often viewed alongside schools like Marianapolis Preparatory School by visitors of our site.

Who are famous alumni from Pomfret School?

Pomfret School famous alumni include: Dr. James Rothman 鈥�67, Felice Mueller 鈥�08, Malik Ducard 鈥�91, Chelsea Cutler 鈥�15 and Perla Farias 鈥�80.

What sports does Pomfret School offer?

Pomfret School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Pomfret School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for most sports offered.

What is Pomfret School's ranking?

Pomfret School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Pomfret School?

The application deadline for Pomfret School is Dec. 1 / Jan. 15.

School Calendar

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Thanksgiving Break

November 21, 2026 (Saturday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 22, 2026 (Sunday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

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