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A+ 5.0 Connecticut, US
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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
A+
Matriculation A+
Academics A-
Extracurriculars A-
Community A-
Reviews B
Greens Farms Academy is a K-12, independent day school dedicated to guiding students through a rigorous course of study encompassing academics, arts and athletics. In a supportive community built on trust, we give our students the opportunity to become critical, independent and creative thinkers and encourage them to explore particular passions that will sustain them throughout their lives. We believe that a diverse school environment enriches learning, creates respect for differences and prepares students to become socially responsible leaders. By practicing good citizenship, demonstrating moral character and actively engaging in community service, our students embody the school motto, Quisque Pro Omnibus, Each for all.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$53780
Enrollment
762
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
57%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Endowment
$44 millions
AP
17
Average SAT Score
1323
Average ACT Score
30
Class Size
15

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#3 Harvard College 1
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1
#10 Duke University 1
#10 Northwestern University 2
LAC #2 Amherst College 2
#17 Cornell University 2
#18 University of Notre Dame 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 3
LAC #4 Swarthmore College 2
#22 Georgetown University 2
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Michigan 1
#25 University of Virginia 3
#29 Wake Forest University 4
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#36 Boston College 1
#41 Boston University 2
#44 Northeastern University 4
#44 Tulane University 2
#51 Lehigh University 1
#51 Villanova University 4
#55 Rhodes College 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#55 University of Miami 1
LAC #11 Washington and Lee University 1
#62 George Washington University 2
LAC #13 Smith College 1
LAC #13 Vassar College 1
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 2
LAC #15 Davidson College 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 2
#89 Elon University 1
LAC #18 Colgate University 2
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 1
#105 University of Denver 1
LAC #24 Colby College 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
LAC #27 Colorado College 1
#182 University of Louisville 1
LAC #37 Bucknell University 3
LAC #39 Denison University 1
LAC #39 Lafayette College 1
LAC #39 Skidmore College 1
#234 Western New England University 1
LAC #51 Dickinson College 1
Franklin & Marshall College 1
Franklin Pierce University 2
Mercy College of Health Sciences 1
New England Conservatory of Music 1
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
United States Military Academy 1
University of Colorado Boulder 3
University of Maryland: College Park 1
Wentworth Institute of Technology 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Total
All schools 55 60 59 47 42
#1 Princeton University 1 1
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 1
#3 Harvard College 1 1 1 3
#3 Yale University 1 1 1 3
#6 Stanford University 1 1
#6 University of Chicago 3 1 1 5
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1 3 3 2 2 11
#10 Johns Hopkins University 1 1
#10 Duke University 1 1 1 3
#10 Northwestern University 2 1 3 2 8
#12 Dartmouth College 1 2 3 6
#13 Brown University 5 2 3 10
#14 Vanderbilt University 1 1 2
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 3 2 5
#17 Cornell University 2 2 1 1 6
#18 University of Notre Dame 1 1 2
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 3 3
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1 1 2
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1 1
#22 Emory University 1 1 1 2 5
#22 Georgetown University 2 3 3 2 1 11
#25 University of Southern California 1 1 2 4
#25 New York University 1 2 1 1 5
#25 University of Michigan 1 1 1 2 1 6
#25 University of Virginia 3 4 4 2 1 14
#28 Tufts University 2 2 3 7
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 1
#29 Wake Forest University 4 1 2 1 2 10
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 2 3
#34 University of Rochester 1 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1 1
#36 Boston College 1 2 4 4 1 12
#37 University of California: San Diego 1 1
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1 1
#40 College of William and Mary 1 1 2
#41 Boston University 2 2 4 8
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 1
#44 Tulane University 2 1 4 1 8
#44 Northeastern University 4 2 3 9
#48 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 1
#49 University of Georgia 1 1 2
#51 Villanova University 4 4 2 3 1 14
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 1
#51 Lehigh University 1 1
#55 University of Miami 1 3 1 3 8
#55 Santa Clara University 1 1 2 1 5
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1 1
#57 Penn State University Park 1 1
#62 George Washington University 2 2 1 1 6
#62 Syracuse University 1 1 2
#66 Fordham University 1 1 2
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 1
#67 University of Connecticut 2 1 1 1 5
#68 Southern Methodist University 2 1 3
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 2 1 3
#75 Clemson University 1 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 2 2
#80 Texas Christian University 1 1
#83 Howard University 1 1
#89 Elon University 1 2 2 1 6
#105 University of Denver 1 1
#121 University of Vermont 2 2
#121 Temple University 1 1 2
University of Maryland: College Park 1 1
University of Colorado Boulder 3 1 4
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Total
All schools 24 22 21 15 28
#1 Williams College 2 1 2 5
#2 Amherst College 2 2
#4 Swarthmore College 2 2
#5 Pomona College 1 1
#9 Claremont McKenna College 1 1 2
#11 Middlebury College 2 1 1 1 5
#11 Washington and Lee University 1 1
#13 Smith College 1 1 2
#13 Vassar College 1 1 2
#15 Hamilton College 1 1 1 1 4
#15 Grinnell College 1 1 2
#15 Davidson College 1 1
#18 University of Richmond 1 2 2 3 2 10
#18 Wesleyan University 1 2 3
#18 Colgate University 2 1 2 1 1 7
#22 Barnard College 1 1 2
#24 Colby College 1 1 1 2 4 9
#25 Bates College 1 2 3
#27 Kenyon College 1 1
#27 Colorado College 1 2 1 1 5
#27 Macalester College 1 1
#28 Bryn Mawr College 1 1
#33 Scripps College 1 1
#35 College of the Holy Cross 2 4 6
#35 Pitzer College 1 1 2
#37 Bucknell University 3 3 1 7
#39 Denison University 1 1
#39 Lafayette College 1 2 1 4
#39 Skidmore College 1 1 2
#42 Occidental College 1 1
#46 Trinity College 2 2
#50 Connecticut College 1 2 3
#51 Dickinson College 1 1 2
#61 Gettysburg College 2 1 3
United States Military Academy 1 1 2
Franklin & Marshall College 1 1 2
Union College 1 1

AP Scores

(2018)
Number of students took AP test
178
Number of tests taken
430
21%
33%
27%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(17)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
European History
French Language and Culture
Music Theory
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States History
World History
Physics 1
Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports

(16)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Flag Football
Golf
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Flag Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Tennis
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(38)
American Sign Language Club
Beachside Express
Beachside Press (School Newspaper)
Book Club
Best Buddies
Chess Club
American Sign Language Club
Beachside Express
Beachside Press (School Newspaper)
Book Club
Best Buddies
Chess Club
Club De Español
Community Service Board
Coding Club
D&D Club
Eco Club Excalibur (Yearbook)
Full Court Peace Club
Gardening Club
GSPN
Harbor Blues
Horizons Club
Key Club at GFA
Komera Club
LEAD (Learning And Educating about Diversity)
Le Club Français
M.A.D (Making a Difference) for Human Rights
Math Team
Microfinancing Club
Model UN
News Decoder
PAWS Club
Penumbra
QUEST
Quiz Team
Red and Bloopers
Robotics
Rocketry
Rowan Center Club
Running for Relief
GFA Special Interests
Tabletop Club
TACO
Theatre Board
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Arts

(3)
Ceramics
Photography
Video

Contact Info

https://www.gfacademy.org/
35 Beachside Avenue, PO Box 998, Greens Farms, CT 06838
203-256-0717
pharwood@gfacademy.org
Connecticut

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: K-12
Suburban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1925
Campus Size: 42 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype
Other Accepted Scores: SSAT,ISEE
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Frequently Ask Questions about Greens Farms Academy

Tell me a bit about Greens Farms Academy.
Greens Farms Academy is Co-ed private day school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1925 , and currently has about 762 students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.gfacademy.org/.
Does Greens Farms Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Greens Farms Academy is offering 17 AP courses.

In recent years, 33 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Greens Farms Academy also have 57% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Greens Farms Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 17.07% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 32.93% go to top 25, and about 6.1% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Greens Farms Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Greens Farms Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Greens Farms Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Greens Farms Academy in 2024 is $53,780 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 pharwood@gfacademy.org .
Where is Greens Farms Academy located?
Greens Farms Academy is located in the State of Connecticut of USA. The closest major city is New York, which is about 43 miles away from school. Most families can choose JFK aireport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Greens Farms Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Greens Farms Academy is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Greens Farms Academy has been favorited by 15 users.
How to start with an application with Greens Farms Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Greens Farms Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Greens Farms Academy’s official site: https://www.gfacademy.org/ or call them at 203-256-0717.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Greens Farms Academy?
Yes, here are few: Seton Academy, Eagle Hill - Southport and Fairfield Preparatory School.

The closest major city is New York. You can find out more schools near New York here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Greens Farms Academy?
The overall rating for Greens Farms Academy is A+.

The section ratings of Greens Farms Academy are:
A+ for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

New York, New York
New York City, often referred to as NYC, is the most populous city in the United States with a 2020 population of 8.8 million. It is the cultural, financial, and entertainment hub of the world, renowned for its iconic landmarks like Times Square, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty. The city is home to global institutions such as the United Nations and Wall Street. Known for its diversity and vibrant arts scene, New York City plays a crucial role in shaping international commerce, politics, and culture.
Population (2022) 8,363,710
Cost of Living Higher than average 146%
Nearby Airport JFK aireport

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