Indian Mountain School vs. Rectory School
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Indian Mountain School
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039, United States of America
Lakeville, CT 06039, United States of America
Top Rankings
Indian Mountain School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 272 schools) for:
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Rectory School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 272 schools) for:
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Overview
Indian Mountain School (IMS) is a boarding and day school for students in Pre-K through Grade 9.
At IMS, students belong, thrive, and build a confident and healthy sense of self.
We care deeply about our people, our land, and our world, and we transform that care into action.
We teach our students that service is at the heart of leadership.
Our curriculum blends student-centered, curiosity-driven learning with essential foundational skills. Positive, trusting relationships allow our students to discover their full potential while preserving the joys of childhood and a sense of adventure.
Students find more than a school with Rectory-they find a second home.
Our warm, structured boarding community blends academic challenge with personalized support, including English language development and strong adult mentorship.
Located in safe, scenic Connecticut, Rectory prepares students for top secondary schools and life beyond, all while ensuring every child is known, valued, and celebrated for who they are.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
6-9
5-9
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1922
1920
Campus Size
600 acres
138 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
300
250
% Students of Color
10%
20%
% International Students
25%
41%
% Students Boarding
35%
69%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
12
12
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
5:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
2
10
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
25%
60%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$12 million
$26 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$88,385
$73,900
Tuition (Day Students)
$47,440
$38,000
Tuition (international students)
$95,840
$89,300
Tuition (5 Day Boarding)
$82,870
$73,900
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$17,000
n/a
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
Yes
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
35%
40%
Director of Admissions
Charles Brown
Lesley Gibbs
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
2
10
Sport
Total Sports Offered
19
24
Sports
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCross Country
Cross Country RunningDance
EquestrianGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
Mountain BikingSnowboarding
SoccerSoftball
SquashSwimming
TennisUltimate Frisbee
Volleyball
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryCross Country Running
DanceEquestrian
FencingFootball
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseMountain Biking
SkiingSnowboarding
SoccerSoftball
SquashSwimming
Swimming and DivingTennis
TrackTrack and Field
VolleyballWrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
39
30
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
3D PrintingBaking
ChessChinese Calligraphy
CodingCooking
Digital PhotographyFinancial Literacy
Green TeamHaunted Trail Design
Lego BuildersLower Campus Mentors
Math CountsModel United Nations
NewspaperRobotics
SewingStudent Council
Ukuleleyearbook
Yoga
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirDance
EnsembleGuitar
Jazz BandOrchestra
PotteryRock Band
Set DesignStudio Art
TheaterWoodworking
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intro to MountaineeringLacrosse
SkiingSoccer
TennisWeightlifting
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Brain-based LearningChess
Community ServiceDebate
HydroponicsMeditation
Model Home BuildingMountain Biking
Props and Set DesignPublic Speaking
RC Build and RaceSound Design
Sports MediaVEX Robotics
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
CeramicsChorus
Digital MediaGuitar
Jazz EnsembleMusic Instruction
Musical TheaterOcarina
OrchestraPhotography
RECappellaStained Glass
UkuleleWoodshop
World Drumming