Founded in 1888, Westminster is a co-educational school of approximately 400 students (75% boarding, 25% day) located in Simsbury, CT, a thriving New England town just outside of Hartford. At Westminster, our core values community, character, balance and involvement shape the daily life of students and faculty alike and the school`s motto Grit & Grace inspires and guides us.
Westminster is a small school, with big opportunities a place where you will be known, supported and belong and have access to top-notch facilities, faculty and programming.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Yearly Tuition (ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Students): $73,370
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $53,095
- Acceptance rate: 33%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Westminster School ranks among the top 10 schools with > 400 students (out of 97 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1888
1907
Campus Size
200 acres
125 acres
School Calendar
Student Body
Enrollment
425 students
315 students
% Students of Color
20%
26%
% International Students
15%
21%
% Students ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø
75%
67%
Average SAT Score
1330
(Out of 1600)
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
(Out of 36)
*National Avg. »
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Monthly
Average Class Size
12 students
12
* National Avg. »
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
23
18
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
68%
72%
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$109.6 million
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Students)
(ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Students)
$73,370
$68,800
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$53,095
$37,000
% Students on Financial Aid
37%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$40,500
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Admissions
Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
33%
64%
Director of Admissions
Miles Bailey
Associate Director of Admissions
Kelly Babbidge
Application URL
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
23
18
Courses
AP Art HistoryAP Biology
AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC
AP ChemistryAP Chinese
AP Comparative GovernmentAP Computer Science A
AP Economics (Macro & Micro)AP English Language
AP English LiteratureAP Environmental Science
AP French LanguageAP Latin
AP Music TheoryAP Physics-C: Mechanics
AP Spanish LanguageAP Spanish Literature
AP StatisticsAP Studio Art: 2-D Design
AP Studio Art: DrawingAP U.S. History
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
16
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
53
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
All is One Feminist AllianceArchitecture Club
Art with HeartAsian Pacific Islander Affinity Group
Baking ClubBanana Split (students of divorced/single parents)
Bibliophiles (Book Club)Black & Gold (admission tour guides)
Bring Change to Mind (Mental Health Awareness)Computer Club
Conversations About ChristianityDebate Club
Dramat (theater)Eco Club
Gender Sexuality AllianceGlobal Forum
Hispanic/LatinX Affinity GroupHorizons Student Club
International Student OrganizationJewnion
John Hay SocietyLadies of Color
LatinX AllianceMartlets Educating Martlets
Math ClubMiddle East Alliance
Model United NationsMulticultural Student Union
One Love ClubOuting and Ski Club
Ozone Art ClubPeer Facilitators
Queer Affinity GroupRobotics Club
Serving Our Neighbors (S.O.N.)Society of Women Engineers
Student Activities Committee (S.A.C.)Student Government
Student Music OrganizationThe Gathering
The Martlet (annual magazine)The Westminster News
Westminster Entrepreneur ClubWestminster Investment Initiative
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber ChoirChorale
Concert BandDance Ensemble
Jazz BandTheater (acting)
Theater (tech)Westminster Belles
College Matriculation
Year: 2018 - 2022
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
University of Richmond
22
Trinity College
18
Boston College
14
Wake Forest University
14
Colgate University
13
Southern Methodist University
12
University of Denver
12
Wesleyan University
12
Northeastern University
11
Tufts University
10
School Notes
- Students are known at Westminster. With 425 students, a 5:1 student/teacher ratio, and an average class size of 12, Westminster is a place where students have the opportunity and support to succeed.
- Of the 95 faculty members, 68 percent hold advanced degrees, 68 live on campus and 10 are alumni. Many serve in the traditional roles of teacher, coach, advisor and live in the dorms on campus. The average number of years in education is 19 and at Westminster, 11.
- At Westminster, students are encouraged to be authentic, to feel inspired to learn from those different from them and to celebrate diversity and multiculturalism. Students come to Williams Hill from approximately 25 states and 20 countries. Twenty-five percent identify as students of color.
- Westminster offers some of the finest boarding school facilities available in North America. Brockelman Student Center opened in 2018, Armstrong Dining Hall started serving meals in 2017 and several student and faculty residences were constructed or remodeled in the last decade. Armour Academic Center opened in 2009 and is LEED gold certified with geothermal heating and cooling.
- Situated on scenic Williams Hill with views of the Farmington Valley, the campus is within walking distance of historic downtown Simsbury with many restaurants, coffee shops and stores.
- Westminster School accreditations: NEASC
- School Motto: Grit and Grace
- School Mascot: Martlet
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Westminster School cost?
Westminster School's tuition is approximately $73,370 for boarding students and $53,095 for day students.
What schools are Westminster School often compared to?
Westminster Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Choate Rosemary Hall, Loomis Chaffee, Deerfield Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Westminster School?
The acceptance rate of Westminster School is 33%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 64%.
What sports does Westminster School offer?
Westminster School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Water Polo.
What is Westminster School's ranking?
Westminster School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Small student body (number of students) and Low student:teacher ratio.
When is the application deadline for Westminster School?
The application deadline for Westminster School is Jan. 15.
Alumni Reviews Review School
Review
Description
While Westminster is in the Founder's League, its overall size hovers closely to 400, making it a tightly-knit community where a student at the very least knows everyone's face on campus. The newly built. . .
You mostly have all of your classes besides arts and theatres in one building. The Armour Academic Center is a four-floor building that will host most if not all of your classes. It's home to. . .
Family-style dinners bring the community together and are unique to Westminster - twice a week when I was a student - now they do it during lunch.The senior lawn ceremony was special - at. . .
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