Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CT) Member Schools

BoardingSchoolReview.com lists 6 boarding schools as Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CT) members, serving 2,293 students. Learn more about the association at Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CT).

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Westminster School Photo - Gund Reading Room in the Cole Library, a stunning place to study, meet and hold events.

The Taft School Photo - More than a century has passed since Mr. Taft founded our school. While the world and the school have changed dramatically, his fundamental values endure: work hard, without regard for public acclaim; develop all your talents: academic, artistic, and athletic; and most importantly, give of yourself to others.

Cheshire Academy Photo - CA believes all students can benefit from music education, from beginners to students planning a career in music. Students of music at CA develop tenacity, patience, focus, and confidence, and also have many opportunities to display leadership in several student-led ensembles. Advanced students can take private lessons, audition for all-state festivals, and study AP Music Theory and IB Music.

The Frederick Gunn School Photo - The Frederick Gunn School, founded in 1850, is a co-ed boarding and day school for 350 students in grades 9-12 as well as a post-graduate year located in Washington, Connecticut.

Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CT) Member Schools (2026-27)

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Cheshire Academy

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10 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250

Gr: 9-12, PG | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate: 40% Tuition listed

The Frederick Gunn School

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99 Green Hill Road
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7334

Gr: 9-12, PG | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed

Marianapolis Preparatory School

(Catholic)

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26 Chase Road
Thompson, CT
(860) 923-9565

Gr: 9-12, PG | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed

Rectory School

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P.O. Box 68 528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328

Gr: 5-9 | K-9 (day) | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 40% Tuition listed

The Taft School

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110 Woodbury Road
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-7700

Gr: 9-12, PG | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition listed

Westminster School

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995 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-3060

Gr: 9-12, PG | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 33% Tuition listed

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