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10 things you'll love about Watkinson School
“Because of Watkinson, my daughter knows what she’s capable of. And, also because of Watkinson, she’s capable of a great deal.”
WATKINSON PARENT
Watkinson School is a private coeducational day school for students from grades 6–PG.
Watkinson School is an independent college prep school in Hartford, CT for grades 6-PG.
Our curriculum emphasizes depth of knowledge over simple breadth of coverage. Our students are challenged, and encouraged to use their minds and their voices about subjects that really matter...which fosters a love of learning now. Our mission is to develop in our students the power to shape their lives and the world around them. That’s why. Come see for yourself.
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STEFANIE C., WATKINSON PARENT
SEVENTH GRADE AT WATKINSON
RYAN REESE, UPPER SCHOOL HEAD
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An Exceptional Community
For three consecutive years 94% of students have returned to Watkinson School, our highest retention rate in 40 years. Not only is this historic for Watkinson, but this also far surpasses the current national trend (88% according to NAIS).
Our high retention rate signifies the pride and satisfaction our parents and students have about their Watkinson experiences.
Personalized College Counseling
The college counseling process at Watkinson is student-centered and student-led. It involves an ongoing series of interviews, discussions, and evaluations; a thorough and realistic assessment of each student’s goals, achievements, academic records, and extracurricular activities; and a powerful presentation to colleges of everything a student has to offer. Recent graduates are succeeding at Clark, Cornell, Elon, NYU, and Princeton.
The Proof is in the Numbers
97% of parents agree that Watkinson’s culture promotes and celebrates equity and inclusion of all students. 95% of Watkinson alumni would recommend the school. 37% of alumni are studying/pursuing the health, medicine/science, engineering, tech fields, 22% are in the field of education, and 20% are in business, finance, management. Watkinson alumni recognize that they are taught to excel in critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration and writing.
10 Things You'll Love About Watkinson
Join us for an Admission Event
An Info Session is an excellent way to get a sense of what Watkinson has to offer. Info sessions include a welcome with Head of School Teri Schrader and Director of Admission John Crosson, an opportunity to hear from faculty and administrators, Q&A with current students, and a campus your (in-person only).
Info Session (Friday, September 26 at 9:00 AM)