Rumsey Hall School vs. Rectory School
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Rumsey Hall School
201 Romford Rd.
Washington, CT 06794, United States of America
Washington, CT 06794, United States of America
Top Rankings
Rumsey Hall School ranks among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 97 schools) for:
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Student Attention
Rectory School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 272 schools) for:
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Offering Breadth
Overview
Rumsey Hall is an independent junior boarding (6-9) and day school (Pre-K-9) in Washington, CT.
At Rumsey Hall, children discover the joy of learning and what it means to be a contributing member of a community.
We teach attitudes of mind and heart that will guide our graduates throughout their lives.
In a close-knit community where every child is known and recognized for their unique talents and contributions, our students are nurtured as they grow academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.
Rumsey`s emphasis on rewarding effort teaches the value of hard work and enables every student to be their best.
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
1900
1920
Campus Size
331 acres
138 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
356
250
% Students of Color
14%
20%
% International Students
22%
41%
% Students Boarding
39%
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
5:1
5:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
10
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
58%
60%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$31 million
$26 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$85,850
$73,900
Tuition (Day Students)
$40,500
$38,000
Tuition (international students)
n/a
$89,300
Tuition (5 Day Boarding)
n/a
$73,900
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$24,500
n/a
Merit Scholarships Offered
n/a
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
Yes
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
n/a
40%
Director of Admissions
Jennifer Kolpak
Lesley Gibbs
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
10
Sport
Total Sports Offered
16
24
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CrewCross Country Running
EquestrianField Hockey
FootballIce Hockey
LacrosseMountain Biking
SkiingSnowboarding
SoccerSoftball
TennisVolleyball
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
24
30
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
American Sign Language ClubBadminton/Table Tennis
Buddy ClubChallenged Athlete Foundation Club
Chess ClubClassical Culture Club
Creative Writing ClubDance Club
Debate ClubFinance Club
Fishing & MoreFrisbee Golf
Green ClubInk and Imagination
Math 4 FunModel UN
Photography ClubRobotics
Student GovernmentYearbook
Yoga and Meditation
Arts and Music Programs:
ChoirOrchestra
Theater
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