Founded in 1923, South Kent School is a private all-boys boarding school located on a beautiful 650-acre campus in South Kent, Connecticut.
Surrounded by Bull Mountain, Hatch Pond, and the historic Bulls Bridge, the School was founded on a Trinity of Values: Simplicity of Life, Self-Reliance, and Directness of Purpose.
These values have served students and alumni of South Kent for over 100 years.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CT School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Yearly Tuition: $75,000
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
South Kent School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
SAT Score
Advanced Degrees
AP Courses
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Auditory Processing Disorder
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish
Year Founded
1923
Campus Size
650 acres
Student Body
Total Students
170 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
35%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
12 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
30 courses
List of Courses Offered
AP/Advanced Courses
CalculusEconomics
English Comp & LitFrench
Gov't & PoliticsPsychology
SpanishStatistics
US History
Average SAT score
1350
(Out of 1600)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$75,000
Tuition Notes
$47,000 for Day Students
% on Financial Aid
65%
Admissions Director
Jason Lefevre
Admissions Associate
Kathy McCann
Application URL
Endowment Size
$13.5 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
11 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Advanced Media GroupApplied Technologies
BusinessChess Club
Cryptocurrency ClubEngineering
Outdoor LeadershipRobotics
Yearbook Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fitness & TrainingSki and Snowboarding
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cardinals
- Founded in 1923, South Kent School is a private all-boys boarding school located on a beautiful 650-acre campus in South Kent, Connecticut. Surrounded by Bull Mountain, Hatch Pond, and the historic Bulls Bridge, the School was founded on a Trinity of Values: Simplicity of Life, Self-Reliance, and Directness of Purpose. These values have served students and alumni of South Kent for almost 100 years.
- South Kent offers world-class academics, a robust student life, and strong athletics. These programs provide the resources and the encouragement that our students need to master the four characteristics that define a South Kent School student: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Emotional Resilience, and Stewardship. This School framework allows every community member to live into the mission: South Kent School prepares young men to succeed in college and thrive as thoughtful and engaged citizens in a rapidly changing and intensely competitive world.
- We develop young men who can evolve, adapt, be globally competitive, and be prepared to meet the challenges posed by a changing natural environment. The time at South Kent prepares our students for success at each point in their lives.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does South Kent School cost?
South Kent School's tuition is approximately $75,000 for private students.
What sports does South Kent School offer?
South Kent School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking and Soccer.
What is South Kent School's ranking?
South Kent School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Highest average SAT score, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Most AP 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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School Reviews
5 7/29/2022
We were so impressed by the South Kent experience for our son. Academy is challenging yet designed to encourage each boy`s best performance. Strong sense of community and personal responsibility. And, athletic excellence in the truest sense of the word. Our son gained self-esteem and lasting friendships-and he was placed into an excellent college. Highest marks from this parent for SKS.
5 2/14/2013
Our sons have thrived academically and socially. A true sense of community and family at this great school. Academics are rigorous and offer the opportune to think "out of the box".
Boys definitely learn differently and the single sex environment gives them the opportunity to thrive and be themselves.
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