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Rectory School

528 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258

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Rectory School Photo #1 - Rectory's High Value Learning makes the classroom experience more compelling, and even takes the learning outside of the classroom. Our program allows students to thrive in a compelling hands-on environment where teamwork and creative problem solving are emphasized.

Rectory School Photo #2 - Express yourself in the Arts at Rectory from the Collins Art Barn to the P.Y. & Kinmay Tang Performing Arts Center. Explore printmaking, pottery, photography in the darkroom, or put on a show in the Spring Musical, Jazz Band or RECappella.

Rectory School Photo #3 - Rectory has 11 dormitories with 150 beds on campus across 138 acres of bucolic landscape in the Quiet Corner of Connecticut. Try Karaoke, movie, and mall trips or dorm activities with your roommates and dorm parents. You will build relationships that last a lifetime.

Rectory School Photo #4 - Rectory's 138-acre campus, located in beautiful Pomfret, CT is located within 45-minutes of three major cities (Hartford, CT, Worcester, MA, Providence, RI), 1 1/2 hours from Boston, and 3 hours from New York City. Our campus has 25 buildings, including 11 dormitories, the Bigelow Academic Center and the Hale elementary space and Smith Learning Center, opening in 2017.

Rectory School Photo #5 - Individualized attention to a young person`s academic, physical, social, and moral development has been a keystone of Rectory School since its founding 100 years ago. In our Learning Services program, students work 1 on 1 with our Learning Specialists to help them with his/her individual needs. There is also a Small Group options which is groups of 2 to 3.

Rectory School Photo #6 - Rectory's Middle School electives meet twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Fridays, for an hour. Electives have an academic component and are in an area where the teacher(s) have some knowledge and interest. Offerings include chess, robotics, 3D printing, yearbook, debate, community service, yearbook, sports media, kindness rocks, dance, orchestra, chorus, model airplane building, seasonal art, and more.

Rectory School Photo #7 - Head of School, Fred Williams, has been at Rectory since 2009. He created the Martin Luther King Jr. day of service tradition, and is always the one to beat in the annual regatta across the Rectory Pond. His open door policy and love for working the middle school age group enable students to get the most out of their experience

Rectory School Photo #8 - The Hettinger Library is the reading hub of the school and is a primary focus of the curriculum. Rectory READS project engages the school community to create bonds and connections, also making it a fun and engaging experience that you can share in front of the school, with a poster, or a written report.

Rectory School's mission is to provide students, both early childhood and middle school adolescents, with an enriched and supportive academic, social and ethical community that addresses individual learning styles, aptitudes and needs, while promoting personal self-worth and accountability.

The school community lives the Rectory School Creed: responsibility, respect, honesty, and compassion.

Recognizing how impressionable the middle school years are in a child's life, teachers, coaches, and dorm parents try to model the Rectory School Creed every day for the students through consistent and morally responsible behavior.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Top Ranked CT School
Grades: Kindergarten-9
Enrollment: 266 students
Yearly Tuition: $76,500
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Rectory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Other school association(s)

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-9

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia/Language-based/Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1920

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

Link to Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a

Student Body

Total Students

266 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

31%

State avg.: 30%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

65 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

31%

Average Class Size

11 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Link to Matriculation Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Collared Shirts and Khaki Pants

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$76,500

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Tuition Notes

Rectory has a Comprehensive Tuition Plan that ensures transparency regarding annual expenses for your child to attend Rectory School.Elementary School Tuition: $20,700 Middle School Day Tuition (5-6): $34,300 Middle School Day Tuition (7-9): $37,800 Middle School 5-Day Boarding Tuition (5-6): $66,800 Middle School 5-Day Boarding Tuition (7-9): $67,700 Middle School 7-Day Boarding Tuition (5-6): $75,700 Middle School 7-Day Boarding Tuition (7-9): $76,500 International Boarding Tuition (5-6): $81,200 International Boarding Tuition (7-9): $82,100

% on Financial Aid

33%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$10,600

Admissions Director

Lesley Gibbs

Admissions Associate

Jacob Guertin

Endowment Size

$24 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

22 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

27 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Bookworms, Chess, Debate, Jewelry Making, Knitting Club, Mountain Biking, Newspaper, REC Story (Poems, Short Stories, Art Work, etc.), Robotics, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Young Investors Club

Arts and Music Programs:
9th Grade Ensemble, A Cappella, Chorus, Development of Instrumental Music Techniques, Fine Arts, General Music: A History of Jazz Music in America, General Music: A History of Rock Music in America, Guitar, Introduction to Art, Introduction to Instrumental Music, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Photography, Spring Musical, World Drumming

School Notes

Students enjoy increasing their skills and revealing new talents in state-of-the-art facilities. The Tang Center for Performing Arts is an exceptional venue for concerts and assemblies, and the newly constructed Brewster Odeum is where the orchestra rehearses and may attend private lessons along with other special programs. The Collins Art Barn allows students to create in bright studios and develop photography in the darkroom.
Every Rectory student is involved in sports and participates on a team. The program emphasizes healthy competition on levels that provide a challenge for the skilled athlete and encouragement for the beginner.
The Rectory School community lives its creed: Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Compassion.
The Rectory School`s four-week summer session, Summer@Rectory, is an innovative, individually designed program that balances academics, sports, art, music, drama, and recreation. Offering a variety of options for enrichment or remediation, Summer@Rectory has enrollment for coeducational day and boarding students who are entering grades five through nine.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Rectory School cost?

Rectory School's tuition is approximately $76,500 for private students.

Does Rectory School offer a summer program?

Yes, Rectory School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Rectory School offer?

Rectory School offers 22 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Fit, Dance, Equestrian, Fencing, Flag Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Wrestling. Rectory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for most sports offered.

What is Rectory School's ranking?

Rectory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Rectory School?

The application deadline for Rectory School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

Top Ranked CT School
Grades: Kindergarten-9
Enrollment: 266 students
Yearly Tuition: $76,500
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Connecticut is $25,218 for elementary schools and $42,509 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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