Pomfret School (2026 Profile)

5.00 (8 reviews)

Tel: (860) 963-6120

PO Box 128, 398 Pomfret Street
Pomfret, CT 06258

www.pomfret.org

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Founded in 1894, Pomfret is a private high school for boarding and day students.

Set on a stunning 500-acre hilltop in Northeastern Connecticut, we are intentionally small with 350 students hailing from 29 states and 29 countries.

Our mission is to empower students to pursue lives of meaning and purpose, and our vision is to inspire the next generation of change makers and problem solvers.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 9-12, PG
Enrollment: 350 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $72,200
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $46,600
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Pomfret School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2025 School Data

Pomfret School

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12, PG

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1894

1909

Campus Size

500 acres

125 acres

School Calendar

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School Motto

A More Human Kind of School

Student Body

Enrollment

350 students

300 students

% Students of Color

22%

25%

% International Students

21%

20%

% Students Boarding

85%

70%

Offers Post-Grad Year

Yes

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes

Yes

Frequency of Saturday Classes

Monthly

Weekly

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
Appropriate dress required. Formal Dress for special occasions.

Casual

Average Class Size

10 students

* National Avg. »18

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

85%

70%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

Advanced AthropologyAdvanced Biology

Advanced Calculus IAdvanced Calculus II

Advanced Calculus IIIAdvanced Chemistry

Advanced Comparative Government & PoliticsAdvanced Computer Science

Advanced English IIIAdvanced English IV

Advanced Environmental ScienceAdvanced French Language & Culture

Advanced Independent Sculpture & CeramicsAdvanced Latin Literature

Advanced Music TheoryAdvanced Physics

Advanced PsychologyAdvanced Spanish Language & Culture

Advanced StatisticsAdvanced Studio Art: 3D Design Portfolio

Advanced Studio Art: Painting & DrawingAdvanced Studio Art: Photography

Advanced US HistoryAdvanced World History

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size

$72 million

$25 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$72,200

$59,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$46,600

$33,500

% Students on Financial Aid

36%

40%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$42,874

$25,000

Merit Scholarships Offered

Yes

Admissions

Application Deadline

Jan. 15 / rolling

Jan. 15

Director of Admissions

Susan Mantilla-Goin

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CrewCross Country

Cross Country RunningDance

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

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School Mascot

Pomfret Griffins

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Diners ClubFitness Club

SubterraneansThe Pontefract

Women's Action Coalition

Club or Organization:

Cum LaudeFellowship Christian Club

International ClubKey Society

Math ClubRadio Station

School CouncilSki Club

Voice

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Outing Program

College Matriculation

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

Connecticut College

St. Lawrence University

Northeastern University

Trinity College

College of Charleston

Gettysburg College

Wesleyan University

Dickinson College

New York University

University of Richmond

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School Notes

Founded in 1894, Pomfret is a private high school for boarding and day students. Set on a stunning 500-acre hilltop in Northeastern Connecticut, we are less than an hour from Boston, Hartford, and Providence, and only three hours from New York City.
Brought to life by an exceptional faculty, Pomfret is a more human kind of school. We are both bold and practical in our approach - intensely focused on the interests and needs of our students and pragmatic in our efforts to prepare them for the joys and rigors of college, work, and life. We are intentionally small with 350 students. Our classrooms are vibrant and engaging, our dorms foster deep personal relationships, and our advisory system encourages intergenerational connections that truly distinguish us from many other great schools. With limitless opportunities to explore what excites them, our students emerge confident in their abilities and excited for the future. Our graduates attend some of the world's most selective colleges and universities, and our alumni are literally changing the world.
In 2024, Pomfret was ranked one of the best private high schools in America. To see how we're inspiring the next generation of change makers and problem solvers, inquire today.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pomfret School cost?

Pomfret School's tuition is approximately $72,200 for boarding students and $46,600 for day students.

What schools are Pomfret School often compared to?

Pomfret School is often viewed alongside schools like Westminster School, Choate Rosemary Hall by visitors of our site.

What sports does Pomfret School offer?

Pomfret School offers 19 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Riding, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.

What is Pomfret School's ranking?

Pomfret School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percent faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Pomfret School?

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

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Pomfret School Alumni #1
Class of 2017
5.0011/3/2018
Georgetown University

Pomfret is unique because of the focus on STEM topics in all aspects of learning. Pomfret has shifted its use of technology in the classrooms to reflect the importance of math and engineering into the. . .

Pomfret School Alumni #2
Class of 2017
5.004/18/2018
Harvard University

The sense of community is something that is discussed a lot at Pomfret, but for a good reason. I toured a multitude of schools across both Canada and the United States and nothing compared to. . .

Pomfret School Alumni #3
Class of 2016
5.0012/10/2016
UC Berkeley

We have a special program--called project Pomfret, in which students focus all their time in the two and a half weeks between thanksgiving and Christmas breaks on a project, i.e. geocaching, teaching children, learning about. . .

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