Indian Mountain School

211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039

Indian Mountain School Photo #1 - As one of the most popular spring sports at IMS, the varsity boys and girls programs have sent athletes to compete at the highest levels of high school and college.

Indian Mountain School Photo #3 - The IMS Student Center, which is home to our Maker Space, our "Rock Band" program, and our arts program.

Indian Mountain School Photo #4 - Living the school's motto, "Life Through Service," IMS students work at an agricultural center in the Dominican Republic during a service trip.

Indian Mountain School Photo #5 - Breaking from the routine, the Indian Mountain School's Intersession allows students to immerse themselves in classes ranging from woodworking to music theory to cooking. These students pictured here built a climbing wall in the IMS gymnasium.

Indian Mountain School Photo #6 - With nearly 90 students in the Indian Mountain guitar program, IMS is literally a "school of rock." From private lessons to the beginner and advanced rock bands, IMS is where many first fall in love with music.

Coeducational boarding and day school for students in Pre-K through Grade 9.

Quick Stats (2022)

Grades: (Boarding) 5-9
Students: 315 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $69,235
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $36,934
Acceptance rate: 40%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling

Top Rankings

Indian Mountain School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 308 schools) for:

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data

Indian Mountain School

School Focus

Junior Boarding School

Grades Offered (Boarding)

5-9

Grades Offered (Day)

Pre-K-9

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1922

Campus Size

600 acres

Student Body

Enrollment

315 students

% Students of Color

10%

% International Students

25%

% Students Boarding

35%

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Average Class Size

12 students

Student : Teacher Ratio

4:1

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

20%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

Link to Summer Program Details

Tuition Cost

Endowment Size

$10 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$69,235

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$36,934

Tuition international students

$74,505

Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)

$64,958

% Students on Financial Aid

34%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$19,000

Merit Scholarships Offered

Yes

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

40%

Director of Admissions

Heather Eckert

Associate Director of Admissions

Charles Brown

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:
"Magic, Coding Club, Kiski Service Organization, Robotics, Robotics Club, Skiing, Snowboarding, Ultimate Frisbee, Basketball, Running, Ukulele, Website

Arts and Music Programs:
Chit Chat Club, Gamers Club, Pottery, Rock, Stone, Student Action Leadership Team, The Springs Club, Wood

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Outdoor, Skiing, Tennis

College Matriculation

Year:

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes

At Indian Mountain School, you will find a vibrant, joyful community of learners where every child is known, supported, and inspired. We are deeply committed to the learning process, understanding that learning and growth are rarely linear. Our teachers, at every level, provide equal measures of challenge and support and believe that all students thrive in a learning environment rooted in connection and community.
At Indian Mountain School, our students are engaged in meaningful learning that interests them, inspires them, and exposes them to challenges and opportunities we face in the world. We believe in the importance of embracing complex topics, and always do so from a place of honesty, compassion, and respect. Our students are better for it. And at the same time, we ensure that joy is infused into the IMS experience because nothing is more important than preserving the spirit of childhood. We believe that rigor and fun are not mutually exclusive.
Our mountain and adventure education program inspire our approach. We recognize that in life, and in learning, it takes courage to wander from an expected path, take in the view, and consider different perspectives. I am hopeful for our future because this is what we see each day from our students. Thank you for your interest in Indian Mountain School. We are eager to welcome you.
Jody Reilly Soja
Head of School
LD types supported: Mild Dyslexia, Mild Learning Differences
Indian Mountain School accreditations: Junior Boarding Schools Association
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Avildsen - Director of the Karate Kid and Rocky.

Profile last updated: 08/03/2021

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