Overview

Number 1 all boys school in CT Top 5 boys school in the country Strong athletic program
Avon Old Farms School understands how to teach boys. By leveraging relational learning, we breathe life into academia while challenging each individual to persevere in the pursuit of self-discovery. Our traditionally-structured and well-balanced environment refines character traits young men need to be successful throughout their entire life. Our unique brotherhood is diverse and inclusive: young men from all over the globe excel in leadership and build lasting friendships. ACADEMICS: Our REAL (Relational, Experiential, Active, and Lifelong) Learning program propels boys to learn strategically how the male mind works best. ARTS: Our art program has won more awards than any other school in the state and our Director of Arts was named the Connecticut Teacher of the Year! ATHLETICS: Every student has a place to be active, be a part of a team, and grow in strength and ability.

In the classroom, in the art studio, on the athletic fields, AND IN LIFE ...Avon inspires excellence.
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Avon Old Farms School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

A- Boarding
A Matriculation
B+ Academics
A Extracurricular activities
A- Community
A- Reviews

Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
All-boys
Rural
ESL: No
Boarding Tuition: $75,200
Day S. Tuition: $46,500
# of Students: 405
Boarding Rate: 75%
Teacher:Student: 1:6%
International Student: 16%
AP Courses: 19
Endowment: $212,346/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 67%
SAT: 1200/1600
IB: No
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
LAC #1 Williams College 2
#9 Duke University 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#13 Dartmouth College 2
#14 Brown University 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#19 University of Notre Dame 1
#23 University of Michigan 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
#27 University of Southern California 1
#28 New York University 2
#28 Tufts University 1
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#28 Wake Forest University 1
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
#36 Boston College 2
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#42 Boston University 2
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 2
LAC #9 Middlebury College 2
#49 Lehigh University 3
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 2
#49 Villanova University 1
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#55 University of Miami 2
#57 Penn State University Park 1
#59 Syracuse University 1
#62 Rutgers University 1
#63 George Washington University 2
#63 University of Connecticut 2
#68 Fordham University 3
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#68 Southern Methodist University 3
#68 St. Lawrence University 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 2
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1
#75 Baylor University 1
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#79 American University 1
#83 Michigan State University 1
LAC #17 Colby College 3
#103 Drexel University 1
#103 New Jersey Institute of Technology 1
#103 Temple University 1
LAC #22 University of Richmond 1
LAC #22 Vassar College 1
#111 Ohio Wesleyan University 1
#115 Fairfield University 2
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#117 University of Vermont 1
LAC #25 Bates College 2
#136 University of New Hampshire 1
#137 University of Alabama 1
LAC #30 Kenyon College 1
#162 Oregon State University 1
#166 Quinnipiac University 2
LAC #35 College of the Holy Cross 1
#182 Oklahoma State University 1
LAC #38 Lafayette College 1
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1
#219 Hampton University 1
#219 Sacred Heart University 2
LAC #45 Union College 2
LAC #46 Trinity College 2
#234 University of Hartford 1
#234 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 1
LAC #50 Dickinson College 1
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1
Art Center College of Design 1
Babson College 2
Bentley University 4
Bryant University 1
Charleston Southern University 1
College of Charleston 3
Emmanuel College-Boston-MA 1
Franklin Pierce University 1
Franklin University Switzerland 1
High Point University 1
Lewis University 1
Louisiana State University at Eunice 1
Marist College 1
McGill University 1
Providence College 1
Queen Mary, University of London 1
Rollins College 1
Southern California Institute of Architecture 1
The Citadel 1
University of Tampa 4
Worcester Polytechinic Institute 1
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Ranking University/College Students
Babson College
Williams College
Columbia University
Bowdoin College
Johns Hopkins University
Middlebury College
Northwestern University
Haverford College
Emory University
University of Michigan
Carnegie Mellon University
Harvey Mudd College
New York University
University of California: Santa Barbara
University of California: San Diego
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Brandeis University
Union College
Northeastern University
University of Connecticut
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AP Scores

(2023)
Number of students took AP test
195
Number of tests taken
315
11%
25%
25%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
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AP Courses

(Total 19)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
World History
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Microeconomics
Studio Art: Drawing
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
World History
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Microeconomics
Studio Art: Drawing
United States Government and Politics
United States History
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Computer Science A
Physics C: Mechanics
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Sports

(Total 34)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
Ice Hockey
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 22)
Avon Outreach
Chess Club
Club Forge
Culinary Arts Club
Global Outreach
Junior Achievement
Minecraft Club
Model UN
Spectrum
Student Activities
Avon Outreach
Chess Club
Club Forge
Culinary Arts Club
Global Outreach
Junior Achievement
Minecraft Club
Model UN
Spectrum
Student Activities
Political Action Club
Public Speaking
Red Cross
The 5:45 Club
Short Film Club
Meditation Club (Club Med)
Hippocrene
Endangered Species Awareness Club
Environmental Club
NIMROD
Fishing Club
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Arts

(Total 28)
Band
Guitar
Jazz
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Choral
Music
Music Production
Sound
Band
Guitar
Jazz
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Choral
Music
Music Production
Sound
2D Design
Digital Photography
Graphic Design
Sculpture
Woodworking
Chamber Ensemble
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1927
Campus Size: 1000 acres
Boarding Rate: 75%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China
Pre Interview: No Requirement
School Code:
TOEFL: 9582
SSAT: 1450

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Brief Reviews

(Total 35)
4.8/ 5
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Detailed Reviews

(Total 5)
5.0 / 5 Overall
4.8 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
4.6 / 5 Student Life
4.8 / 5 Athletic&Art
4.4 / 5 Transportation
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Frequently Ask Questions about Avon Old Farms School

Tell me a bit about Avon Old Farms School.
Avon Old Farms School is All-boys private boarding school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1927 , and currently has about 405 students, 16.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.avonoldfarms.com.
Does Avon Old Farms School have rigorous academic requirements?
Avon Old Farms School is offering 19 AP courses.

In recent years, 25 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Avon Old Farms School also have 67% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Avon Old Farms School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 10.29% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 5.88% go to top 25, and about 5.15% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Avon Old Farms School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Avon Old Farms School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Avon Old Farms School’s All-boys student?
The total fee for Avon Old Farms School in 2024 is $75,200 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@avonoldfarms.com .
Where is Avon Old Farms School located?
Avon Old Farms School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
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The overall rating for Avon Old Farms School is A-.

The section ratings of Avon Old Farms School are:
A for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
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