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The Taft School
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
110 Woodbury Rd,
Watertown, CT
583
Students
A+
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Average SAT Score
1390
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$55,500
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding
Niche Grade
A+
A+
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Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers
131
Full Time Teachers
131
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1390
Math
700
Verbal
690
Average ACT
32
Math
30
English
33
Reading
33
Science
31
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
67.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.2%
Black
7.3%
Hispanic
5.2%
Two or more races
4.5%
School Rankings
#4
Best Boarding HS in Connecticut
#4
Best College Prep Private High Schools in Connecticut
#4
Best Private HS in Connecticut
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Brown University
89 Students
University of Pennsylvania
64 Students
Boston University
63 Students
Boston College
59 Students
Georgetown University
59 Students
Duke University
59 Students
Yale University
59 Students
Tufts University
53 Students
New York University
52 Students
University of Virginia
51 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
103 Students
Economics
68 Students
Psychology
57 Students
Biology
50 Students
Political Science and Government
37 Students
Finance
31 Students
International Relations
30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
24 Students
Computer Science
23 Students
English
21 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/30/2025
The school is amazing, from the care the administration has for the students. The education is topnotch small class sizes, very easy to speak to the faculty. the sports facilities are top notch as are the coaches and the training . He feels prepared as he begins the College application process. ASs a parent I am amazed at my sons dedication to his work and to his school
3/4/2023
Taft is a great school with a fantastic campus. Always loved the night before Hotchkiss day! Taft will always have a place in my heart.
2/10/2020
I owe all my successes to Taft. High School is difficult anywhere, and Taft is no different. It can be draining and demanding, but the support and extensive resources the school has given me are truly impressive. Taft taught me how to think critically and independently, and those are skills I will continue to employ throughout my life.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/7/2015
Taft fufills its founders mission to educate the "Whole Person". As a parent of four Taft graduates I value that each took away from their years at Taft a commitment to lifelong learning along with a dedication to serving others as an integral part of their adult lives. The school feels a deep respo...
5/18/2013
Wonderful school that is academically challenging along with great community spirit. Outstanding learning environment and supportive staff and administration.
3/9/2013
this is not such a terrific school as i expected when i had the application process with taft. the teachers are not very responsible. if students can not keep the learning pace with other students, teachers and faculty will embarass teh kid,
2/18/2011
Legacy issue with taking suboptimal students happens. We had superbly qualified students at the private school my student attends with better SSAT scores, grades and ECs who did not get in over legacy families who donate. That happens frequently in private schools and even at the college level. Taft...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Haakim Byrd
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Sheryl Abelson
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Danielle Valenti
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Around Town Real Estate LLC
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159 Total Sales
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$185K - $592K Price Range
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1 Near This School
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200 Total Sales
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Omar Harper
Omar Harper
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178 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$300,000 Price
Map
About Watertown
List Price Range
$190K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
35
Average Home Value
$469,743
Median Lot Size
23,086 Sq Ft
% Renters
21%
Household Income
$106,577
% of College Grads
34.6%
Median Age
46
Average House Size
1,930 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,695 - $1,950 per month
- Middlebury Crossing Apartments
- 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 77 Newfield Ave
- Waterbury, CT
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The Taft School is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 110 Woodbury Rd in Watertown, in the Watertown neighborhood. Annual tuition is $55,500. The school has a total enrollment of 583 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. The Taft School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1390 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $469,743. Discover additional schools in the area, like Xavier High School, St. Luke's School, Watertown High School, and more. Learn more about what Watertown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Taft School.