Westover School (2025 Profile)

5.00 (12 reviews)

Tel: (203) 577-4521

1237 Whittemore Rd.
Middlebury, CT 06762

www.westoverschool.org

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Science has told us young women learn better when they are just with other women.

Westover students are both deeply passionate and rigorous about their learning.

We are firmly dedicated to a personalized learning approach and differentiation.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 160 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $71,800
Acceptance rate: 65%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / Aug. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Westover School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2024 School Data

Westover School

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12

School Type

All-girls

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1909

1907

Campus Size

145 acres

125 acres

School Calendar

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Student Body

Enrollment

160 students

319 students

% Students of Color

50%

27%

% International Students

34%

21%

% Students Boarding

66%

67%

Average SAT Score

1410
(Out of 1600)

* National Avg. »View

Average ACT score

31
(Out of 36)

*National Avg. »View

Offers Post-Grad Year

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Yes

Frequency of Saturday Classes

Weekly

Less than once a month

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Average Class Size

12 students

* National Avg. »18

Student : Teacher Ratio

4:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

70%

72%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Tuition Cost

Endowment Size

$69 million

$30 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$71,800

$66,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

n/a

$35,500

Tuition international students

$74,000

$58,300

Merit Scholarships Offered

Admissions

Application Deadline

Jan. 15 / Aug. 1 / rolling

Jan. 15

Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)

Yes

Acceptance Rate

65%

64%

Director of Admissions

Tianna Lall-Emard

Associate Director of Admissions

Katie Leone

Application URL

Online Application

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

Art History, Biology, Calculus AB/BC, Chemistry, Comparative Government & Politics, Computer Science A, English Language & Composition, English Literature, Environmental Science, European History, French Language, Latin (Vergil), Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Music Theory, Physics 1/Physics 2, Psychology, Spanish Language, Statistics, Studio Art (2D Design), Studio Art (Drawing), U.S. History, World History

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

Ballet, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:
Amnesty International Club, Class Community Service Reps, Coagess (Yearbook), Environment Club, French Club, Glee Club, Heads of School, International Student Alliance, Intramural Games, Issues and Viewpoints- political and social review journal, Peer Support, Proctors, Spanish Club, Student Academic Committee, Student Council, Walsa

Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Drama Club, Handbell

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Movement and Dance, Wests and Overs

College Matriculation

College Acceptance Rate

98%

Year: 2022

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

Saint Anselm College

Loyola University Maryland

Northeastern University

Skidmore College

Syracuse University

Union College

American University

Amherst College

George Washington University

New York University

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School Notes

School Motto: Be Boldly You
School Mascot: Wildcat
Imagine a robust and engaging curriculum that guides you toward becoming your best self. Where academic initiatives like WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) and innovative class electives lead you to intellectual empowerment. Where opportunities for advanced research, one-on-one advising, and ambitious arts and athletics programming help you achieve your specific goals and deepen your understanding of the things you are most passionate about.
Imagine an entire community that inspires you and roots for you. A global community full of classmates eager to explore and collaborate, faculty that encourage you to seek challenge and share your ideas, and dorm parents that listen with full attention and open hearts. Imagine a place fortified by sisterhood, where friendships are family, lifelong, and unbreakable.
At Westover, you will be seen, you will be known, you will be boldly you.
Westover School accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), National Coalition of Girls Schools (NCGS)
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Ann S. Pollina, nationally respected expert on how girls learn -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Westover School cost?

Westover School's tuition is approximately $71,800 for boarding students.

What schools are Westover School often compared to?

Westover Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miss Porter's School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Westover School?

The acceptance rate of Westover School is 65%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%.

Who are famous alumni from Westover School?

Westover School famous alumni include: Ann S. Pollina, nationally respected expert on how girls learn.

What sports does Westover School offer?

Westover School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball.

What is Westover School's ranking?

Westover School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Low student:teacher ratio, Highest endowment/student, High average SAT scores and High ACT scores.

When is the application deadline for Westover School?

The application deadline for Westover School is Jan. 15 / Aug. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 / Aug. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Westover School Alumni #1
Class of 2003
5.004/29/2017
Montana State University Bozeman

The Westover School provided me with an educational experience that has lasted a lifetime. My roommate from Westover is still my friend. The professors and staff are top educators and the school makes for being. . .

Westover School Alumni #2
Class of 2016
5.0012/4/2016
UMBC

Westover School is unique because of its community. No other school I have visited or heard of has the atmosphere Westover has. Each of the students have unbreakable bonds with each other and the faculty;. . .

Westover School Alumni #3
Class of 2000
5.0012/27/2014
Villanova University

What stands out above all else is the quality of teaching at Westover. The faculty are passionate about their subjects, and inspire this passion in their students. The faculty are 100% dedicated to their students. . .

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