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 Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $75,810
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $48,460
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Pomfret School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 271 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Offering Breadth
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1894
1907
Campus Size
500 acres
125 acres
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 3, 2027
Student Body
Enrollment
350 students
319 students
% Students of Color
25%
27%
% International Students
21%
21%
% Students Boarding
85%
65%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Monthly
Weekly
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
85%
72%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
48
18
Courses
Advanced African American StudiesAdvanced American Studies
Advanced BiologyAdvanced Calculus I
Advanced Calculus IIAdvanced Calculus III
Advanced Calculus IVAdvanced Ceramics
Advanced ChemistryAdvanced Computer Coding
Advanced Criminal JusticeAdvanced Dance & Composition
Advanced English IIIAdvanced English IV
Advanced Environmental ScienceAdvanced Francophone Language & Culture
Advanced Gender and US SocietyAdvanced Global Studies
Advanced Latin IAdvanced Latin II
Advanced Painting & DrawingAdvanced Performance Studies
Advanced PhotographyAdvanced Physics
Advanced PrecalculusAdvanced Psychology
Advanced Spanish Language & CultureAdvanced Spanish Literature and Culture
Advanced StatisticsAdvanced Topics in Math
Advanced US Government & Politics
Tuition & Financial Aid
Endowment Size
$75 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$75,810
$71,420
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$48,460
$40,000
% Students on Financial Aid
36%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$42,874
$25,000
Admissions
Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Jan. 15
Director of Admissions
Susan Mantilla-Goin
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
19
17
School Mascot
Griffin
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
18
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Advancement Student BoardAthletic Council
Green GriffinsKey Club
Knitting ClubManuscripts Club
Math TeamMedical Club
Mental Health ClubModel United Nations
Robotics ClubThrift Store
College Matriculation
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Year: 2022 - 2025
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Cornell University
7
Johns Hopkins University
4
Princeton University
4
Harvard University
3
University of California - Los Angeles
3
Bowdoin College
2
Wesleyan University
2
University of Chicago
1
Vanderbilt University
1
Williams Collage
1
School Notes
- 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 2025, 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.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pomfret School cost?
Pomfret School's tuition is approximately $75,810 for boarding students and $48,460 for day students.
What schools are Pomfret School often compared to?
Pomfret School is 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 19 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, 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 ).
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I've had a very wide window through which to view my Pomfret experience.
Looking back time and again, my Pomfret years have proven to be the crucible of my adult personal and professional lives. . .
What makes Pomfret stand out, in my experience, is how skilled it is at maintaining its reputation through image management. When prospective students visit, the school organizes a full performance—students are coached to act cheerful. . .
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. . .
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