South Kent School, a private all-boys boarding school in South Kent, Connecticut, United States, is located on a 650-acre campus in western Litchfield County.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $75,000
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
South Kent School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 274 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Faculty Education
Offering Breadth
Student Test Scores
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Learning Difference Programs
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Auditory Processing Disorder
n/a
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
n/a
Year Founded
1923
1907
Campus Size
650 acres
130 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
170 students
320 students
% Students of Color
37%
27%
% International Students
35%
20%
% Students Boarding
95%
66%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
90%
73%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Accreditations
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
30
18
Tuition & Financial Aid
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$75,000
$69,500
% Students on Financial Aid
65%
40%
Admissions
Director of Admissions
Jason Lefevre
Associate Director of Admissions
Kathy McCann
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
8
17
School Mascot
Cardinals
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
11
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
College Matriculation
School Notes
- LD types supported: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Auditory Processing Disorder
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does South Kent School cost?
South Kent School's tuition is approximately $75,000 for boarding students.
What sports does South Kent School offer?
South Kent School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking and Soccer.
What is South Kent School's ranking?
South Kent School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percent faculty with advanced degrees, High # of AP/advanced courses offered and High average SAT scores.
When is the application deadline for South Kent School?
The application deadline for South Kent School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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(860) 927-6111
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-6111
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(860) 210-3832
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(860) 210-3832
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(860) 927-0047
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(860) 927-0047
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(860) 868-7334
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(860) 868-7334
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(860) 868-0535
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(860) 868-0535
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