South Kent School, a private all-boys boarding school in South Kent, Connecticut, United States, is located on a 650-acre campus in western Litchfield County.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Yearly Tuition (51³Ô¹ÏÍø Students): $72,000
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $47,500
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
South Kent School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 275 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Faculty Education
Offering Breadth
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Learning Difference Programs
N/A
n/a
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
n/a
Year Founded
1923
1907
Campus Size
650 acres
130 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
170 students
320 students
% Students of Color
37%
27%
% International Students
35%
20%
% Students 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
95%
67%
Average SAT Score
1250
(Out of 1600)
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Average Class Size
12 students
12
* National Avg. »
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
30
18
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
90%
72%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(51³Ô¹ÏÍø Students)
(51³Ô¹ÏÍø Students)
$72,000
$69,000
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$47,500
$38,000
% Students on Financial Aid
85%
40%
Admissions
Director of Admissions
Jason Lefevre
Associate Director of Admissions
Kathy McCann
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
8
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
11
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
School Notes
- LD types supported: N/A
- South Kent School accreditations: NAIS
- School Mascot: Cardinals
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does South Kent School cost?
South Kent School's tuition is approximately $72,000 for boarding students and $47,500 for day students.
What sports does South Kent School offer?
South Kent School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking and Soccer.
What is South Kent School's ranking?
South Kent School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of students on financial aid, High percent faculty with advanced degrees and High # of AP/advanced courses offered.
When is the application deadline for South Kent School?
The application deadline for South Kent School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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