Avon Old Farms School

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Tel: 800-464-2866
500 Old Farms Road
Avon, CT 06001
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Avon Old Farms School Photo #1 - Nestled among Cotswold-inspired architecture on 860 acres in the Farmington Valley, Avon Old Farms stands as the leader in preparing young men for higher education.
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Avon Old Farms School Photo #1 - Nestled among Cotswold-inspired architecture on 860 acres in the Farmington Valley, Avon Old Farms stands as the leader in preparing young men for higher education.
Avon Old Farms School Photo #2 - Our core values of Brotherhood, Scholarship, Integrity, and Sportsmanship serve as the foundation to enduring life lessons at Avon Old Farms.
Avon Old Farms School Photo #3 - At Avon, academic excellence consists of thorough instruction in the basic disciplines, the development of sound study habits, and the opportunity to be challenged by increasingly complex subject matter.
Avon Old Farms School Photo #4 - Our sports teams have won over 30 league and New England championships over the last 15 years, and many of our athletes move on to compete for some of the nation's foremost collegiate programs before moving on to be famous professional athletes.
Avon Old Farms School Photo #5 - Our English Cotswold styled architecture has been compared to the majestic environment of that found in the classic academy award winning Harry Potter movies.
Avon Old Farms School Photo #6 - At Avon, the arts are more than paint on a canvas, pixels on a screen, notes in the air, or chords in the hand - our boys experience a journey of creative discovery through personal programs allowing them to explore their undiscovered talents.
Avon Old Farms School Photo #7 - Avon cultivates young men of integrity, who honor wisdom, justice, inclusion, service and the pursuit of truth, all within a tightly bonded brotherhood community.
Avon Old Farms School Photo #8 - Our 860 acre campus is comprised of breathtaking panoramic vistas; rustic hiking trails; a serene pond for swimming and fishing; and abundant seasonal foliage.
Avon Old Farms School Photo #9 - Because of the quality and experience of the faculty/staff and the careful organization of time set aside for personal instruction and guidance, we believe that a boy will find a superior academic program at Avon Old Farms.
Avon Old Farms School Photo #10 - Aspirando et Perseverando. Avon inspires young men to aspire and persevere in the pursuit of excellence and self-discovery.
  • Avon Old Farms is expert in educating boys by leveraging relational learning in a very structured and well balanced environment, fostering the character traits needed to be successful throughout one's entire life, all within a unique brotherhood community - guided by traditional Avonian values.
  • Avon is a Community Where Traditions Live, Where Scholarship Flourishes, Where Boys Become Men.

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  • Class of 2016
    5 Stars  
    United States Military Academy
    Morning meeting every morning at 7:45 am really brought the community together and started each day off right. Also mandatory lunches, they gave you assigned seating which give you the opportunity to meet new people. . .

  • Class of 2015
    5 Stars  
    Tufts University
     The all-boys atmosphere provides a working atmosphere similar to a giant team of students banding together to tackle their education. It establishes trust amongst the student body and allows the same kind of trust to. . .

  • Class of 2010
    5 Stars  
    Middlebury College
     The physical campus is probably the most unique thing about it. There is nowhere that looks or feels like Avon and it instills the community with a sense of togetherness in ways that are often. . .
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2018 School Data
Avon Old FarmsBoarding School Avg.
School FocusCollege PrepCollege Preparatory
Grades Offered9-12, PG9-12
School TypeAll-boysCo-ed
ADD/ADHD SupportYesYes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)YesYes
Religious AffiliationNon-denominationalNon-denominational
Year Founded19271910
Campus Size860 acres110 acres

Student Body

Enrollment409 students310 students
% Students of Color
13%
21%
% International Students
20%
20%
% Students Boarding
75%
67%
Average SAT Score1250* National Avg. »View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)1140 - 1320-
Average ACT score27*National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad YearYesNo

Academics and Faculty

Saturday ClassesYesNo
Frequency of Saturday ClassesWeeklyWeekly
Classroom Dress CodeFormalCasual
Average Class Size12 students12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio1:61:7
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered1517
ESL Courses OfferedNoYes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
65%
70%
Summer Program OfferedNoYes

Finances

Endowment Size$50 million$19 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)		$61,250$54,500
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)		$46,500$30,550
% Students on Financial Aid
35%
37%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant$33,100$23,500
Merit Scholarships OfferedYesNo

Admission

Application DeadlineJan. 15 / rollingJan. 15
SSAT RequiredYesYes
Average Percentile SSAT60%-
Acceptance Rate
45%
55%
Director of AdmissionsPatrick Miller

Course Listings

List of Courses OfferedLink to List of Courses

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered1517
CoursesBiology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Economics, English Literature and Composition, Environmantal Science, European History, Latin, Spanish, Statistics, Studio Art, U.S. History, World History

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered1515
SportsAlpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Riflery, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations4624
ExtracurricularsAnnual Blood Drive, Art Club, Audio Visual Club, Avon Fellowship, Avon Record, Biking Club, Breakdancing Club, Camping Club, Chorale, Community Service Club, Connecticut Forum, Creative Writing Club, Cricket, Environment Club, Film Club, Food Club, Habitat for Humanity, Hippocrene, History Club, International Club, Irish-American Club, Italian Club, Japanese Animation, Jazz Club, Model UN, Music, Newspaper, Nimrod Club, Riddlers Choral Group, Rock Band, Rugby Club, Snow Riders, Social Activities Committee, Spanish Club, SPHERE, Spirit, Squash Club, Stock Market Club, Student Council, Technology Club, The Riddlers, Theatre Productions, Toys for Tots, Ultimate Frisbee, Winged Beaver, Yearbook

School Notes

  • Established: 1927 by the famous architect Theodate Pope Riddle
  • Campus Size: 860 beautiful acres conveniently located between Boston & New York City
  • Enrollment: 400 boys, 75% are Boarding Students
  • States/countries Represented: 26/25 with an International Student Population of 20%
  • Average Class Size: 12 with a 6:1 Student to Teacher Ratio
  • Interscholastic Sports: 15
  • Avon Old Farms School accreditations: TABS
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Pete Seeger '36 - Award-winning musician/songwriter, environmentalist
    • David Bigelow '44 - Co-Chairman and Co-CEO R.C. Bigelow Tea Company
    • Richard Yates '44 - Novelist (Revolutionary Road), short story writer
    • Stephen Lash '58 - Chairman of Christie's, North and South America
    • Michael Nouri '64 - Broadway, film, television actor
    • John Garvey '78 - Garvey Spacecraft; former NASA rocket scientist
    • Brian Conroy '82 - Head of Global Equity Trading, Fidelity Investments
    • Brian Leetch '86 - World Cup, Olympics, and NHL; NY Rangers; Hall of Fame
    • Kristian Bush ’88 - Musician -award winning country music duo- Sugarland
    • Kevin McKernan ’91 - Scientist, Agencourt;Whitehead Institute-Genome Research;

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  • Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
  • Students: 409 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $61,250
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $46,500
  • Acceptance rate: 45%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
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