Marvelwood School vs. The Hill School
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School Overview
School
Definition of Terms | 2025 School Data
Marvelwood School
476 Skiff Mountain Road
Kent, CT 06757, United States of America
Kent, CT 06757, United States of America
Top Rankings
Marvelwood School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 275 schools) for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Student Attention
Student Test Scores
The Hill School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 275 schools) for:
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Selectivity
Offering Breadth
Offering Breadth
Student Test Scores
Overview
Nestled atop scenic Skiff Mountain in Kent, Connecticut, Marvelwood is more than just a school-it's a close-knit community where students are truly seen, deeply supported, and endlessly inspired.
Here, we believe in the power of being known. Our small class sizes and 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensure that every student has a voice-and someone to listen.
Marvelwood academics are experiential, active, and hands-on. Our faculty thoughtfully and intentionally design a tailored curriculum that engages all students.
Students gain confidence and skills through a dynamic curriculum that evolves to meet their needs and interests-because here, learning isn't one-size-fits-all.
Whether they're researching bird migration on Skiff Mountain, building robots, growing food in the geodome, or crafting storytelling through various creative channels, students engage deeply-and grow meaningfully.
Simply put The Hill School is a close-knit community of boarding and day students and faculty from around the world who live and learn together.
We treat each other as family and form lifelong friendships.
You`ll find the perfect balance of being challenged, feeling supported, and discovering your independence.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1956
1851
Campus Size
86 acres
200 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
115
540
% Students of Color
29%
37%
% International Students
15%
22%
% Students 51勛圖厙
85%
78%
Average SAT Score
1204
1340
Average ACT score
30
26
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
Average Class Size
7
11
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
7:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
27
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
60%
71%
Summer Program Offered
No
No
Finances
Endowment Size
$11 million
$153 million
Tuition (51勛圖厙 Students)
$70,500
$72,390
Tuition (Day Students)
$44,500
$49,350
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$33,000
$50,500
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 31
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
No
SSAT Required
No
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
n/a
84
Acceptance Rate
n/a
25%
Director of Admissions
Steve Malinowski
Tom Eccleston
List of Courses Offered
n/a
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
27
Sport
Total Sports Offered
16
24
Sports
Alpine SkiingBasketball
ClimbingCross Country
Cross Country RunningEquestrian
KayakingLacrosse
Nordic SkiingRiding
Rock ClimbingSnowboarding
SoccerTennis
VolleyballWrestling
BaseballBasketball
CrewCross Country
DanceDiving
FencingField Hockey
FootballGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
Rock ClimbingSoccer
SoftballSquash
SwimmingSwimming and Diving
TennisTrack and Field
Ultimate FrisbeeWater Polo
Winter TrackWrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
13
11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Creative ScienceCultural Awareness Club
Model United NationsStudent government
Arts and Music Programs:
ChorusFilm
Jazz Band EnsemblePhotography
Rock BandTheatre
Yearbook
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Rock climbingSkiing
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Honor CouncilStudent Government Association
Student PrefectsThe Dial (yearbook)
The Hill News (newspaper)The Record (literary journal)
Arts and Music Programs:
A CapellaChamber Choir
ChorusTheatre
Theatre Tech