Rectory School
At The Rectory School, students thrive through individualized attention and instruction.
Our program is a successful combination of traditional academics, athletics, performing and studio arts, presented in innovative ways by a caring faculty.
The signature Individualized Instruction Program (IIP) offers unique one-to-one teaching for a variety of learning styles and aptitudes.
Moreover, our focus on developing individual talents permeates every aspect of life on our picturesque, 138-acre campus.
The Rectory experience encourages the spark in its students that ignites their desire to excel. Our students love it here!
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 5-9
- Students: 250 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $67,700
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $33,300
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
Upcoming Events
- Virtual Event - Tue., September 20, 2022 7:00pm (EDT) - get more information!
- Virtual Event - Tue., October 18, 2022 7:00pm (EDT) - get more information!
- Virtual Event - Mon., November 07, 2022 7:00pm (EST) - get more information!
- Virtual Event - Wed., November 30, 2022 7:00pm (EST) - get more information!
- Virtual Event - Tue., January 24, 2023 7:00pm (EST) - get more information!
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Description
Rectory has far more resources than a typical middle school and has a very significant international student population that allows you to meet students from all over the world.. . .
The Rectory School is focused on building a child's character, confidence, scholarship, and social/emotional development.. . .
Top Rankings
Rectory School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 304 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data
Rectory School
School Focus
Grades Offered (Boarding)
5-9
Grades Offered (Day)
Pre-K-9
School Type
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Religious Affiliation
Year Founded
1920
Campus Size
138 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
250 students
% Students of Color
10%
% International Students
33%
% Students Boarding
65%
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
Classroom Dress Code
Average Class Size
10 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
3
ESL Courses Offered
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
60%
Summer Program Offered
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$20 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$67,700
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Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$33,300
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Tuition international students
$73,700
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$59,800
% Students on Financial Aid
36%
Merit Scholarships Offered
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Dec. 15 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Director of Admissions
Lesley Gibbs
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
3
Courses
Calculus, Honors English, Honors Physics
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
19
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
24
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Bookworms, Chess Club, Debate Club, Jewelry Making, Newspaper, REC Story (Poems, Short Stories, Art Work, etc.), Robotics, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Young Investors Club
Arts and Music Programs:
9th Grade Ensemble, A Capella, Armed Drill Team, Camera Club, Chorus, Development of Instrumental Music Techniques, Fine Arts Club, Flag Corps, General Music: A History of Jazz Music in America, General Music: A History of Rock Music in America, Jazz Club, Orchestra, Photography, Spring Musical
Bookworms, Chess Club, Debate Club, Jewelry Making, Newspaper, REC Story (Poems, Short Stories, Art Work, etc.), Robotics, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Young Investors Club
Arts and Music Programs:
9th Grade Ensemble, A Capella, Armed Drill Team, Camera Club, Chorus, Development of Instrumental Music Techniques, Fine Arts Club, Flag Corps, General Music: A History of Jazz Music in America, General Music: A History of Rock Music in America, Jazz Club, Orchestra, Photography, Spring Musical
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- Students enjoy increasing their skills and revealing new talents in state-of-the-art facilities. The Tang Center for Performing Arts is an exceptional venue for concerts, assemblies, lessons, and special programs. The Collins Art Barn allows students to create in bright studios and develop photography in the darkroom.
- Every Rectory student is involved in sports and participates on a team. The program emphasizes healthy competition on levels that provide a challenge for the skilled athlete and encouragement for the beginner.
- The Rectory School community lives its creed: Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Compassion.
- The Rectory School`s four-week summer session, Summer@Rectory, is an innovative, individually designed program that balances academics, sports, art, music, drama, and recreation. Offering a variety of options for enrichment or remediation, Summer@Rectory has enrollment for coeducational day and boarding students who are entering grades five through nine.
- The morning academic program provides choices for students to explore an interest, challenge their skills, refresh academic knowledge, improve study skills, and increase English language proficiency. Students enroll in four courses for the four-week session. One of these courses may be the one-to-one Individualized Instruction Program (IIP).
- The afternoon sessions include FOCUS where the students learn beyond the classroom environment. Music camps promote the performing arts with instrumental ensembles, jazz, stringed instruments, and private lessons. Drama workshops allow students to explore theatrical skills, while recreational activities such as tennis, fishing, canoeing, softball, and soccer create personal enjoyment and team play. Students may elect a different option for each week.
- The weekend schedule of field trips and off-campus activities gives Summer@Rectory students more experiences to remember. Area beaches, an overnight trip to Boston, New England excursions, Six Flags, and a professional baseball game all add to the excitement. Summer@Rectory is held for four weeks during the month of July. Call The Rectory School for more information.
- LD types supported: Dyslexia/Language-based/Mild Learning Differences
- Rectory School accreditations: Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), Junior Boarding School Association (JBSA) Small Boarding School Association (SBSA)
Profile last updated: 10/27/2021
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