Sarah Porter founded Miss Porter's School in 1843 in Farmington. Miss Porter's School excels at preparing young women for college, for leadership, and for life.
Our attentive, diverse boarding and day community provides a demanding curriculum - academic, artistic, athletic, and residential.
We challenge our students to become informed, bold, resourceful, and ethical global citizens.
We expect our graduates to shape a changing world.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked CT School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Yearly Tuition: $70,750
- Acceptance rate: 48%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- Porter's Voices - 09/01/2020Porter's Voices is a collection of blog posts spotlighting what's happening at Miss Porter's School.
Top Rankings
Miss Porter's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
School History
School Resources
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1843
Student Body
Total Students
335 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
92%
Average Class Size
12 students
List of Courses Offered
Average Percentile SSAT
87%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost
$70,750
Tuition Notes
Boarding: $70,750 | Day: $56,725
% on Financial Aid
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$24,108
Acceptance Rate
48%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Sarah Quinn
Endowment Size
$163.6 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
18 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Miss Porter`s School educates young women to become informed, bold, resourceful and ethical global citizens. We expect our graduates to shape a changing world.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Notable Alumnae - www.porters.org/alumnae
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Miss Porter's School cost?
Miss Porter's School's tuition is approximately $70,750 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Miss Porter's School?
The acceptance rate of Miss Porter's School is 48%, which is lower than the national average of 70%.
Who are famous alumni from Miss Porter's School?
Miss Porter's School famous alumni include: Notable Alumnae.
What sports does Miss Porter's School offer?
Miss Porter's School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. Miss Porter's School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for most sports offered.
What is Miss Porter's School's ranking?
Miss Porter's School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Miss Porter's School?
The application deadline for Miss Porter's School is Jan. 15.
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