The brief
A private high school in South Kent, CT serving grades 9th – 12th.
It ranks 117 of 212 schools in Connecticut.
South Kent School is a private school: it enrolls by application and tuition, and its rating comes from the private-school model, which is not comparable with a public rating.
About this school's datarating: low confidence · 3 sources, 2019–2024
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.
- Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on CT statewide data. Learn more
- What this rating measures: classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CT.
- Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Score basis: private school model. Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data. Components scored: 4 of 5. Ranking pool: private schools in CT.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2023–24 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 06785; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
The neighborhood
Where it sits, and what the area looks like.The area
- Median income
- $116,648
- Median home value
- $730,900
- College educated
- 65.8%
- Homeownership
- 77.6%
- Poverty rate
- 4.1%
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06785; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Getting around
- Walk Score
- 7
- Car-Dependent
- Bike Score
- 25
- Somewhat Bikeable
Walk, transit and bike scores by
Programs and who goes here
What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.Who goes here
- White67%
- Black15%
- Two or More10%
- Asian5%
- Hispanic3%
Enrollment mix: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS).
Compare nearby
Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.- 7.2Compare →
- South Kent School6.2
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
The record
What is on file, and where each number came from.Questions families ask
What grades does South Kent School serve?
South Kent School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Kent School?
South Kent School has an enrollment of approximately 151 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Kent School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Kent School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does South Kent School rank in CT?
South Kent School ranks #117 of 212 private schools in CT.
What is South Kent School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Kent School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is South Kent School a private school?
Yes, South Kent School is a private all-boys school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is South Kent School a religious school?
South Kent School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
School facts
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 151
- Gender split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-teacher ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- Private
- Coed status
- All-Boys
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School day
- 6.2 hours
- Days per year
- 150 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Northwest Hills Planning Region
- Phone
- (860) 927-3539
- Area population (ZIP 06785)
- 943
- Area median age
- 45.2
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2023–24).
Related reading
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.