Litchfield County Schools
Litchfield County is located about 2 hours north of New York City. The pristine, rolling hills of the Berkshire Mountain foothills are home to several of the finest prep schools in the country.
Canterbury School, New Milford
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Canterbury was founded in 1915. Part of its secret to longevity is its small size. This allows the school to make a genuine commitment to develop each student as an individual.
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Canterbury was founded in 1915. Part of its secret to longevity is its small size. This allows the school to make a genuine commitment to develop each student as an individual.
Devereux Glenholme School, Washington
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 5 - 12
School Type: Coeducational/Boarding school
Comments: Glenholme operates 12 months of the year providing special education, therapeutic and treatment services for approximately 100 students. The school is well-known for its arts and equestrian programs.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 5 - 12
School Type: Coeducational/Boarding school
Comments: Glenholme operates 12 months of the year providing special education, therapeutic and treatment services for approximately 100 students. The school is well-known for its arts and equestrian programs.
The Forman School, Litchfield
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian Grades: 8-12 School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Forman is one of the oldest schools specializing in college prep for students with identified language-based and other learning difficulties. It offers 16 inter-scholastic sports including kayaking and a pristine Litchfield County setting 2 hours from Manhattan.
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian Grades: 8-12 School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Forman is one of the oldest schools specializing in college prep for students with identified language-based and other learning difficulties. It offers 16 inter-scholastic sports including kayaking and a pristine Litchfield County setting 2 hours from Manhattan.
The Gilbert School, Winsted
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: If you live in Winchester or Hartland, Connecticut, you can attend your own private secondary school free or charge. The Gilbert School was founded in 1895 by William L. Gilbert, a local businessman.
Religious affiliation: Non-sectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: If you live in Winchester or Hartland, Connecticut, you can attend your own private secondary school free or charge. The Gilbert School was founded in 1895 by William L. Gilbert, a local businessman.
The Gunnery, Washington
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: The Gunnery has been educating young people for over 150 years. The small size and rural setting in pristine Litchfield County, Connecticut, allow students to focus on their education and themselves with a minimum of outside distractions.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: The Gunnery has been educating young people for over 150 years. The small size and rural setting in pristine Litchfield County, Connecticut, allow students to focus on their education and themselves with a minimum of outside distractions.
The Hotchkiss School, Lakeville
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding school
Comments: The Hotchkiss School is one of the top private schools anywhere. It offers a world-class education taught by some of the most experienced, highly credentialed faculty in the profession. This is a very selective school.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding school
Comments: The Hotchkiss School is one of the top private schools anywhere. It offers a world-class education taught by some of the most experienced, highly credentialed faculty in the profession. This is a very selective school.
Indian Mountain School, Lakeville
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-9
School Type: Co-ed, day/boarding
Comments: Indian Mountain School was established in 1922 as a boys' school. It is now a coeducational school whose graduates move on to some of the best prep schools in New England and elsewhere. This is a small school offering plenty of individual attention.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-9
School Type: Co-ed, day/boarding
Comments: Indian Mountain School was established in 1922 as a boys' school. It is now a coeducational school whose graduates move on to some of the best prep schools in New England and elsewhere. This is a small school offering plenty of individual attention.
Kent School, Kent
Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day/boarding school
Comments: Kent School was founded over 100 years ago. A top prep school Kent occupies a beautiful campus along the banks of the Housatonic River about 2 hours north of Manhattan.
Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, day/boarding school
Comments: Kent School was founded over 100 years ago. A top prep school Kent occupies a beautiful campus along the banks of the Housatonic River about 2 hours north of Manhattan.
The Marvelwood School, Kent
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Marvelwood occupies the former girls' campus of Kent School atop scenic Skiff Mountain. The school has long been a leader in the area of remedial reading, writing, math as well as programs for dyslexic students.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Coeducational, boarding/day school
Comments: Marvelwood occupies the former girls' campus of Kent School atop scenic Skiff Mountain. The school has long been a leader in the area of remedial reading, writing, math as well as programs for dyslexic students.
Rumsey Hall, Washington Depot
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-9
School Type: Coeducational boarding/day school
Comments: Rumsey Hall is a top elementary and middle school. It is one of the few junior boarding schools available. Superb Litchfield County setting convenient to New York and Boston.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: K-9
School Type: Coeducational boarding/day school
Comments: Rumsey Hall is a top elementary and middle school. It is one of the few junior boarding schools available. Superb Litchfield County setting convenient to New York and Boston.
Salisbury School, Salisbury
Religious affiliation: Episcopal Church
Grades: 9-12, PG
School Type: Boys, boarding/day school
Comments: Salisbury is a small boys boarding school (92% of its students board) which offers small classes and gobs of personal attention. Idyllic Litchfield County setting.
Religious affiliation: Episcopal Church
Grades: 9-12, PG
School Type: Boys, boarding/day school
Comments: Salisbury is a small boys boarding school (92% of its students board) which offers small classes and gobs of personal attention. Idyllic Litchfield County setting.
South Kent School, South Kent
Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, boarding/day school
Comments: South Kent School has specialized in offering a warm, supportive learning community since 1923. The 350 acre campus is close to all the outdoor attractions the Litchfield Hills afford.
Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, boarding/day school
Comments: South Kent School has specialized in offering a warm, supportive learning community since 1923. The 350 acre campus is close to all the outdoor attractions the Litchfield Hills afford.
Washington Montessori School, New Preston
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Washington Montessori serves the Washing, New Preston and Warren area with a genuine Montessori curriculum and teaching style. The school is one of the few Montessori schools anywhere to offer classes through 8th grade.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: PK-8
School Type: Coeducational, day school
Comments: Washington Montessori serves the Washing, New Preston and Warren area with a genuine Montessori curriculum and teaching style. The school is one of the few Montessori schools anywhere to offer classes through 8th grade.
The Woodhall School, Bethlehem
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, residential school
Comments: The Woodhall School specializes in teaching young men to achieve their full potential. This is a small school where a boy receives the kind of individualized attention which makes a difference.
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian
Grades: 9-12
School Type: Boys, residential school
Comments: The Woodhall School specializes in teaching young men to achieve their full potential. This is a small school where a boy receives the kind of individualized attention which makes a difference.