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Westminster School Photo - An English class in Armour Academic Center

Best Simsbury 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 637 students in Simsbury, CT.
The top-ranked private high schools in Simsbury, CT include Westminster School and The Ethel Walker School.
The average acceptance rate is 28%, which is lower than the Connecticut private high school average acceptance rate of 66%.

Top-Ranked Simsbury 草榴社区 High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Ethel Walker School
The Ethel Walker School Photo
All-girls
230 Bushy Hill Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-4200
Gr: 7-12 | 225 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 50 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westminster School
Westminster School Photo - Armor Academic Center on the campus of Westminster School.
995 Hopmeadow Street
Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 408-3043
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 21 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Simsbury)
This State (CT)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
637 Students
36,607 Students
% Average Students of Color
44%
30%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
98 Teachers
5,386 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
73%
Average Class Size
12 students
12 students
Average Number of AP Courses
26 courses
19 courses
Average SAT score
1285
(Out of 1600)
1254

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$60,038
$39,951
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$38,990
$24,368
Average Acceptance Rate
28%
66%
Average Endowment Size
$72.5 million
$75.6 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
645 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
n/a
2,248 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
107 Students
2,914 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
8%
# Black Students
107 Students
2,975 Students
% Black Students
26%
9%
# White Students
179 Students
22,151 Students
% White Students
43%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
29 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
19 Students
3,724 Students
% of Others Students
5%
11%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
36 extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
16 sports
13 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Simsbury, CT?
The top-ranked private high schools in Simsbury, CT include Westminster School and The Ethel Walker School.
How many private high schools are located in Simsbury?
2 private high schools are located in Simsbury.

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