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.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $72,300
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $54,900
- Acceptance rate: 45%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Avon Old Farms School ranks among the top 5 all-boys schools (out of 28 all-boys schools) for:
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Year Founded
1927
1907
Campus Size
860 acres
125 acres
School Motto
Aspirando et Perseverando
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sat. Sep 6, 2025
Student Body
Enrollment
405 students
319 students
% Students of Color
15%
27%
% International Students
17%
20%
% Students Boarding
75%
70%
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1150 - 1390
-
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Bi-Weekly
Weekly
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
18
18
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
65%
72%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$53 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$72,300
(Fees: 2,545)
(Fees: 2,545)
$66,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$54,900
(Fees: 1175)
(Fees: 1175)
$36,000
Tuition international students
$1,000
$57,650
% Students on Financial Aid
42%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$28,000
$25,000
Admissions
Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
60%
-
Acceptance Rate
45%
64%
Director of Admissions
Patrick Miller
Application URL
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
18
18
Courses
2D Design, African American Studies, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science A, Drawing, English Literature and Composition, Environmantal Science, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Painting, Photography, Physics: C Mechanics, Psychology, Spanish Language and Culture, Statistics, US Government, US History, World History
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
13
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
18
23
Extracurriculars
Spirit
Club or Organization:
Big Brothers, International Club, Newspaper, Nimrod Club, Social Activities Committee, Squash Club, Stock Market Club, Student Activities Association, Student Council, Technology Club, Theatre Productions, Toys for Tots, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Hippocrene, Jazz Club, Music, The Riddlers
Club or Organization:
Big Brothers, International Club, Newspaper, Nimrod Club, Social Activities Committee, Squash Club, Stock Market Club, Student Activities Association, Student Council, Technology Club, Theatre Productions, Toys for Tots, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Hippocrene, Jazz Club, Music, The Riddlers
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- Established: 1927 by the famous architect Theodate Pope Riddle
- Campus Size: 860 beautiful acres conveniently located between Boston & New York City
- Enrollment: 405 boys, 75% are Boarding Students
- States/countries Represented: 26/20 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
- George Springer '08 - 2017 World Series Most Valuable Player MLB Multi-year All Star
- Brian Leetch '86 - Hockey Hall of Fame, World Cup, Olympics; NY Rangers;
- Kristian Bush ’88 - Musician -grammy award winning country music duo- Sugarland
- Kevin McKernan ’91 - Scientist, Agencourt;Whitehead Institute-Genome Research;
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Avon Old Farms School cost?
Avon Old Farms School's tuition is approximately $72,300 for boarding students and $54,900 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of Avon Old Farms School?
The acceptance rate of Avon Old Farms School is 45%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 64%. Avon Old Farms School's acceptance rate is ranked as one of the top boarding schools with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Avon Old Farms School?
Avon Old Farms School famous alumni include: Pete Seeger '36, David Bigelow '44, Richard Yates '44, Stephen Lash '58, Michael Nouri '64, John Garvey '78, George Springer '08, Brian Leetch '86, Kristian Bush ’88 and Kevin McKernan ’91.
What sports does Avon Old Farms School offer?
Avon Old Farms School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field and Wrestling.
What is Avon Old Farms School's ranking?
Avon Old Farms School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Low acceptance rates and High SSAT scores.
When is the application deadline for Avon Old Farms School?
The application deadline for Avon Old Farms School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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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. . .
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. . .
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. . .
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