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

Cheshire Academy Photo - Our 104 acre (0.42 sq km) campus is in the center of the quiet, beautiful Town of Cheshire, CT. Though just a two hour drive to both Boston and New York, Cheshire is a quiet small town where students are in walking distance of a few area shops and cafes.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 376 students
Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Avg. class size: 10 students
Acceptance rate: 40%
Tuition listed
10 Main Street
Cheshire, CT 06410
(203) 439-7250
(5)
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.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 350 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Tuition listed
99 Green Hill Road
Washington, CT 06793
(860) 868-7334
Marianapolis Preparatory School Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG | 300 students
Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Avg. class size: 15 students
Tuition listed
Catholic
26 Chase Road
Thompson, CT
(860) 923-9565
(1)
Rectory School Photo - Being a member of a large, close-knit community lends itself to increased leadership skills, empathy, and understanding of one's self and those around them.
Gr: 5-9 | K-9 (day) | 250 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 40%
Tuition listed
P.O. Box 68 528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258
(860) 928-1328
(2)
The Taft School Photo - Our beautiful campus features facilities that rival those of many small colleges, including a library with 55,000 print volumes; a 45,000 square foot science and mathematics building; two theaters; two ice hockey rinks; and an 18-hole golf course.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 592 students
Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Avg. class size: 11 students
Tuition listed
110 Woodbury Road
Watertown, CT 06795
(860) 945-7700
(3)
Westminster School Photo - Gund Reading Room in the Cole Library, a stunning place to study, meet and hold events.
Gr: 9-12, PG | 425 students
Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Avg. class size: 12 students
Acceptance rate: 33%
Tuition listed
995 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-3060
(10)

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