Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $81,400
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $60,050
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: Verified school update
The Taft School
About the School
- Taft educates the whole person to strive for wisdom, find joy in purpose, nurture relationships, build resilience, practice humility, pursue excellence, and live with honor.
- Informed by our community and rooted in Taft's mission and core values, Taft's Portrait of a Learner defines the mindsets and habits we seek to cultivate in every student.
- Grounded in a rigorous curriculum that builds knowledge across disciplines, it reflects our commitment to nurturing a growth mindset, fostering lifelong learning, and preparing students for purposeful lives beyond Taft.
- As a school and community, our mission is to deliver on the promise of the Portrait of a Learner.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $81,400
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $60,050
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Taft School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 271 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Resources
School Resources
School Overview
2026 School Data
The Taft School
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1890
1906
Campus Size
226 acres
130 acres
School Motto
Not to be served but to serve
Student Body
Enrollment
592 students
319 students
% Students of Color
46%
27%
% International Students
25%
21%
% Students Boarding
83%
65%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
76%
73%
Summer Program Details
Tuition & Financial Aid
Endowment Size
$430 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$81,400
$71,500
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$60,050
$40,400
% Students on Financial Aid
35%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$62,000
(for boarding students)
(for boarding students)
$25,000
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Director of Admissions
Amanda Bohnsack
Associate Director of Admissions
Jessica Shannon
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
19
17
Colors
Red and Blue
School Mascot
Rhinos
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
26
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Art and Literature MagazineCultural Coffeehouse
FOCUS- Fellowship of Christians in Universities and SchoolsMath Club (competitions & tutoring)
Red Inc. (Literary Magazine)Red Rhino Foundation
Republican ClubS.H.O.U.T.
School MonitorsService Work
Step TeamStudent Ambassadors
Student Tutoring at TaftThe Annual (Yearbook)
The Papyrus (School Newspaper)Tour Guides
United Cultures at TaftVolunteer Council
Winter HikingWriting Tutors
Arts and Music Programs:
All-School PlayIndividual Music Lessons
Individual Vocal LessonsInstrumental Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Wall and Rock ClimbingYoga
College Matriculation
College Acceptance Rate
100%
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Georgetown University
29
University of Pennsylvania
23
New York University
20
Brown University
19
Bucknell University
19
University of Richmond
18
Colgate University, Cornell University, Southern Methodist University, Wake Forest University
17
Northeastern University, Tufts University, Yale University
16
Middlebury College, Tulane University
15
University of Miami, University of St. Andrews, University of Virginia
12
School Notes
- Taft is one of the most rigorous and well-respected educational communities in the world. It is also a school that lives its motto each day. Our motto, NON UT SIBI MINISTRETUR SED UT MINISTRET, which translates to "Not to be served but to serve," permeates every aspect of the Taft community. Taft students love their experience not simply because they are challenged by the academic rigor they experience daily, but because they develop lifelong friendships with faculty members and students alike. No matter how hard they are working, Taft students celebrate their responsibility as human beings to serve rather than be served.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Taft School cost?
The Taft School's tuition is approximately $81,400 for boarding students and $60,050 for day students.
What schools are The Taft School often compared to?
The Taft School is often viewed alongside schools like Choate Rosemary Hall, Deerfield Academy, Loomis Chaffee by visitors of our site.
What sports does The Taft School offer?
The Taft School offers 19 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
Does The Taft School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Taft School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is The Taft School's ranking?
The Taft School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Low student-teacher ratio, Large financial endowment and Highest endowment/student.
When is the application deadline for The Taft School?
The application deadline for The Taft School is Jan. 15.
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There is an Independent Study Program, through which you can do whatever you want - academic research, community project, arts, or sports. It helps you to make your independent work more systematic.. . .
Taft really emphasizes supporting your community and . Taft has an incredible campus, with beautiful brick architecture and landscaping. In contrast to most boarding schools, the heart of Taft's campus consists of larger dorms and. . .
We had the Jigg shop which was a central hang out spot for ALL of the students on campus. If you wanted to find someone, they were most likely in the Jigg.
At Taft we had. . .
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- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 592 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $81,400
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $60,050
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: Verified school update
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