Miss Porter's School (2026 Profile)

5.00 (5 reviews)

Tel: (860) 409-3530

60 Main Street
Farmington, CT 06032

www.porters.org

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Founded in 1843 by lifelong scholar and educator, Sarah Porter, Miss Porter`s School is a college preparatory boarding and day school for girls in grades nine through 12.

Located in the center of Farmington, Conn., Porter`s offers a diverse high school experience with 334 students hailing from 27 states and representing 30 countries.

The school educates young women to become informed, bold, resourceful and ethical global citizens who will shape a changing world. For more information, please visit www.porters.org.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 347 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $76,800
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $60,200
Acceptance rate: 40%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Miss Porter's School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2025 School Data

Miss Porter's School

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12

School Type

All-girls

Co-ed

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1843

1909

Campus Size

50 acres

125 acres

School Calendar

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School Motto

Create access to transformational education.

Student Body

Enrollment

347 students

300 students

% Students of Color

32%

25%

% International Students

16%

20%

% Students Boarding

65%

70%

Average ACT score

30
(Out of 36)

*National Avg. »View

Offers Post-Grad Year

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Average Class Size

12 students

* National Avg. »18

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

7:1

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

88%

70%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Accreditations

Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size

$128 million

$25 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$76,800

$59,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$60,200

$33,500

Summer Program Cost

$1,500
(All programs cost the same.)

% Students on Financial Aid

45%

40%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$30,000

$25,000

Merit Scholarships Offered

Yes

Admissions

Application Deadline

Jan. 15

Acceptance Rate

40%

58%

Director of Admissions

Sarah Quinn

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

Alpine SkiingBadminton

BasketballCrew

Cross CountryEquestrian

Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee

Volleyball

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Colors

White, Green

School Mascot

Fighting Daisy

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:

Anime ClubAsian Student Alliance

Astronomy ClubBlack Latinx Alliance

Blockchain ClubChristian Fellowship

Community Service ClubDebate Club

Earth ClubEconomy and Finance Club

Gender and Sexuality AllianceGirls Who Code

International Student AdvisoryJewish Student Union

Literary MagazineMental Health Alliance

Model UNPolitics Club

Student CouncilStudent Newspaper

Tour GuidesYearbook

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Arts and Music Programs:

A cappellaChoir

Dance WorkshopDigital Art

DrawingFilmmaking

Jazz BandOrchestra

PaintingPottery

PrintmakingTheater and tech

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Notable Alumnae - www.porters.org/alumnae

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Miss Porter's School cost?

Miss Porter's School's tuition is approximately $76,800 for boarding students and $60,200 for day students.

What is the acceptance rate of Miss Porter's School?

The acceptance rate of Miss Porter's School is 40%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 58%.

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 17 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.

Does Miss Porter's School offer a summer program?

Yes, Miss Porter's School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is Miss Porter's School's ranking?

Miss Porter's School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percent faculty with advanced degrees, Highest endowment/student, High # of AP/advanced courses offered and High SSAT scores.

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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Miss Porter's School Alumni #1
Class of 2016
5.002/27/2019
Pitzer College

Two defining factors about Miss Porter's is the sense of community and the ability for students to create lasting connections with teachers. The community fostered by the students and faculty at Porter's is unlike any. . .

Miss Porter's School Alumni #2
Class of 2016
5.0012/10/2016
William & Mary

Miss Porter's has unique traditions unlike any other school aimed at including students and making them feel like part of a campus community, such as the school ring tradition. Part of the fun is learning. . .

Miss Porter's School Alumni #3
Class of 2012
5.009/11/2012
Smith College

I would definitely have to say that something unique about Porter's is the connection between Alumnae (called "Ancients") and students. The ability to talk about shared experiences and traditions across generations is something I rarely. . .

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