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School Overview

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Overall
B-
Matriculation C
Academics C
Extracurriculars B
Community B+
Reviews B-
The Gilbert School is a comprehensive independent middle-senior high school,
grades 7–12, in Winsted, Connecticut. Set in the picturesque Litchfield Hills of Northwestern Connecticut, many prestigious institutions of higher learning are easily accessible. The Gilbert School is equidistant to Boston and New York City and a half an hour from Hartford’s Bradley International Airport.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$49000
Enrollment
570
International Students
7%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
76%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:11
AP
13
Average SAT Score
1140
Class Size
18

Matriculation

(2015-2021)
Ranking University/College Students
#25 University of Michigan 1 +
#25 University of Virginia 1 +
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +
#44 Brandeis University 1 +
#55 University of Miami 1 +
#55 University of Washington 1 +
#62 Syracuse University 1 +
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1 +
LAC #13 Smith College 1 +
#67 University of Connecticut 1 +
#67 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#68 Kalamazoo College 1 +
#72 American University 1 +
#72 Fordham University 1 +
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
#72 Knox College 1 +
#77 Michigan State University 1 +
SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 +
#81 Beloit College 1 +
Auburn University 1 +
#97 Clark University 1 +
#111 Drew University 1 +
#121 Temple University 1 +
#137 Seattle University 1 +
#137 Seton Hall University 1 +
#151 University of Cincinnati 1 +
#166 California State University: Fullerton 1 +
#166 Hofstra University 1 +
#182 Adelphi University 1 +
#182 University of Rhode Island 1 +
LAC #45 DePauw University 1 +
#234 Pace University 1 +
#234 Suffolk University 1 +
#234 University of Hartford 1 +
LAC #51 Dickinson College 1 +
LAC #61 Gettysburg College 1 +
Bentley University 1 +
Berkeley College 1 +
Cleveland Institute of Art 1 +
Emerson College 1 +
Iona College 1 +
Lasell College 1 +
Penn State University Park 1 +
Roger Williams University 1 +
Rutgers University 1 +
Savannah College of Art and Design 1 +
St. John's University 1 +
University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
University of Colorado Denver 1 +
Wentworth Institute of Technology 1 +
Wheaton College 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2015-2021 2017-2019 2015-2017 Total
All schools 24 14 21
#23 University of Michigan 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#25 University of Virginia 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1
#36 Boston College 1 +admitted 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1 + 1
#42 Brandeis University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#49 Villanova University 1 +admitted 1
#49 Purdue University 1 +admitted 1
#55 University of Miami 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#59 University of Washington 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#59 Syracuse University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#63 University of Connecticut 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#68 Fordham University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +admitted 1
#79 Brigham Young University 1 +admitted 1
#79 American University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#83 Michigan State University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#93 SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 +admitted 1
#93 University of Denver 1 + 1
#99 Auburn University 1 +admitted 1
#99 University of Utah 1 +admitted 1
#103 Clark University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#103 Temple University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#117 University of Vermont 1 +admitted 1
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1
#127 Seton Hall University 1 +admitted 1
#127 Seattle University 1 +admitted 1
#136 University of New Hampshire 1 +admitted 1
#148 University of Cincinnati 1 +admitted 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 + 3
Rutgers University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
Penn State University Park 1 +admitted 1 + 2
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2015-2021 2017-2019 2015-2017 Total
All schools 4 2 2
#17 Smith College 1 +admitted 1
#35 College of the Holy Cross 1 +admitted 1
#45 Union College 1 +admitted 1
#46 DePauw University 1 +admitted 1
#50 Dickinson College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#54 Gettysburg College 1 +admitted 1 + 2

Academics

AP

(13)
Calculus AB
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Statistics
Chemistry
Psychology
Calculus AB
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Statistics
Chemistry
Psychology
United States History
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Physics 1
Calculus BC
United States Government and Politics
Music Theory
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Sports

(12)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(12)
Stage Crew
Band/Marching Band
Choir/Chorus
DECA
Student Council
Student Ambassadors
Stage Crew
Band/Marching Band
Choir/Chorus
DECA
Student Council
Student Ambassadors
GSA
Gilbert Drama/Drama Club
Wingman
Robotics
National Honor Society
E-Sports
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Arts

(6)
Ceramics
Drawing
Environmental Art
Painting
Sculpture
Studio Art

Contact Info

http://www.gilbertschool.org
200 Williams Avenue, Winsted, CT 06098
860-379-8521
admissions@gilbertschool.org
Connecticut

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: 7-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1895
Campus Size: 120 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Interview: Skype, On Campus
Recommended
Boarding
Avon Old Farms School United States Flag
4.8
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Boarding
Suffield Academy United States Flag
5.0

Frequently Ask Questions about The Gilbert School

Tell me a bit about The Gilbert School.
The Gilbert School is Co-ed private day school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1895 , and currently has about 570 students, 7.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.gilbertschool.org.
Does The Gilbert School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Gilbert School is offering 13 AP courses.

The Gilbert School also have 76% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Gilbert School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2015-2021, some students attended University of Michigan, University of Virginia, University of California: Santa Barbara, Brandeis University and University of Miami.
What is the application requirement for The Gilbert School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Gilbert 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 The Gilbert School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Gilbert School in 2024 is $49,000 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@gilbertschool.org .
Where is The Gilbert School located?
The Gilbert School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
How popular is The Gilbert School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Gilbert School is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Gilbert School has been favorited by 16 users.
How to start with an application with The Gilbert School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Gilbert School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Gilbert School’s official site: http://www.gilbertschool.org or call them at 860-379-8521.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Gilbert School?
Yes, here are few: The Ethel Walker School, Connecticut Junior Republic and The Master's School - CT.

What is the FindingSchool rating for The Gilbert School?
The overall rating for The Gilbert School is B-.

The section ratings of The Gilbert School are:
C for Matriculation
C for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
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