Pomfret School (2025 Profile)

PO Box 128, 398 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258

www.pomfret.org

Founded in 1894, Pomfret is a private high school for boarding and day students.

Set on a stunning 500-acre hilltop in Northeastern Connecticut, we are intentionally small with 350 students hailing from 29 states and 29 countries.

Our mission is to empower students to pursue lives of meaning and purpose, and our vision is to inspire the next generation of change makers and problem solvers.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12, PG
Enrollment: 350 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $72,200
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $46,600
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

School News

Pomfret Magazine | Spring 2024 - 06/01/2024
Inside this issue:
Griffins Rising Pomfret Athletics is looking up.
Hearts Come Alive When Minds Calm A prescription for America's teen mental health crisis.
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Pomfret Magazine | Fall 2023 - 11/15/2023
Inside this issue:
Artists in Residence Inside the Arts Department, where faculty practice what they teach.
VISTA A new name, and a new outlook, for science education at Pomfret
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Top Rankings

Pomfret School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2024 School Data

Pomfret School

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12, PG

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1894

1907

Campus Size

500 acres

125 acres

School Calendar

View School Calendar

First Day of School

Mon. Sep 1, 2025

Student Body

Enrollment

350 students

319 students

% Students of Color

22%

27%

% International Students

21%

% Students Boarding

85%

67%

Offers Post-Grad Year

Yes

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Yes

Frequency of Saturday Classes

Monthly

Less than once a month

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
Appropriate dress required. Formal Dress for special occasions.

Casual

Average Class Size

10 students

* National Avg. »18

Student : Teacher Ratio

6:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

85%

72%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Tuition Cost

Endowment Size

$72 million

$30 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$72,200

$66,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$46,600

$35,500

% Students on Financial Aid

36%

40%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$42,874

$25,000

Merit Scholarships Offered

Yes

Admissions

Application Deadline

Jan. 15 / rolling

Jan. 15

Director of Admissions

Susan Mantilla-Goin

Application URL

Online Application

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

Advanced Anatomy, Advanced Biology, Advanced Calculus I, Advanced Calculus II, Advanced Calculus III, Advanced Calculus IV, Advanced Chemistry, Advanced Computer Coding I, Advanced Computer Coding II, Advanced Dance Repertory, Advanced Engineering Design & Analysis, Advanced English III, Advanced English IV, Advanced Environmental Science, Advanced Francophone Language & Culture, Advanced History | African American Studies, Advanced History | American Studies: Criminal Justice, Advanced Latin, Advanced Physics, Advanced Pre-calculus, Advanced Psychology, Advanced Spanish Language & Culture, Advanced Spanish Literature and Culture, Advanced Statistics, Advanced Studio Art: Ceramics, Advanced Studio Art: Painting & Drawing, Advanced Studio Art: Photography, Advanced Topics in American Studies, Advanced Topics in Global Studies, Advanced US Government & Politics

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Cum Laude, International Club, Key Society, Math Club, Medical Club, Radio Station, Robotics Club, School Council, The Pontefract, Women's Action Coalition

Arts and Music Programs:
Voice

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fitness Club, Outing Program, Ski Club

College Matriculation

Year: 2021 - 2024

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

Northeastern University

Trinity College

New York University

Tulane University of Louisiana

University of Connecticut

Boston College

Denison University

The George Washington University

Washington University in St. Louis

Rochester Institute of Technology

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School Notes

School Mascot: Griffins
Founded in 1894, Pomfret is a private high school for boarding and day students. Set on a stunning 500-acre hilltop in Northeastern Connecticut, we are less than an hour from Boston, Hartford, and Providence, and only three hours from New York City.
Brought to life by an exceptional faculty, Pomfret is a more human kind of school. We are both bold and practical in our approach - intensely focused on the interests and needs of our students and pragmatic in our efforts to prepare them for the joys and rigors of college, work, and life. We are intentionally small with 350 students. Our classrooms are vibrant and engaging, our dorms foster deep personal relationships, and our advisory system encourages intergenerational connections that truly distinguish us from many other great schools. With limitless opportunities to explore what excites them, our students emerge confident in their abilities and excited for the future. Our graduates attend some of the world's most selective colleges and universities, and our alumni are literally changing the world.
In 2024, Pomfret was ranked one of the best private high schools in America. To see how we're inspiring the next generation of change makers and problem solvers, inquire today.
Pomfret School accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASAC), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pomfret School cost?

Pomfret School's tuition is approximately $72,200 for boarding students and $46,600 for day students.

What schools are Pomfret School often compared to?

Pomfret Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westminster School, Choate Rosemary Hall, Loomis Chaffee by visitors of our site.

What sports does Pomfret School offer?

Pomfret School offers 20 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Wrestling.

What is Pomfret School's ranking?

Pomfret School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High # of AP/advanced courses offered.

When is the application deadline for Pomfret School?

The application deadline for Pomfret School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

Alumni Reviews Review School

Review

Description

Pomfret School Alumni #1
Class of 2017
5.0011/3/2018
Georgetown University

Pomfret is unique because of the focus on STEM topics in all aspects of learning. Pomfret has shifted its use of technology in the classrooms to reflect the importance of math and engineering into the. . .

Pomfret School Alumni #2
Class of 2017
5.004/18/2018
Harvard University

The sense of community is something that is discussed a lot at Pomfret, but for a good reason. I toured a multitude of schools across both Canada and the United States and nothing compared to. . .

Pomfret School Alumni #3
Class of 2016
5.0012/10/2016
UC Berkeley

We have a special program--called project Pomfret, in which students focus all their time in the two and a half weeks between thanksgiving and Christmas breaks on a project, i.e. geocaching, teaching children, learning about. . .

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