Amanda Balaski
Northwest CT Realty
(860) 689-1485
46 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$280,000 Price
The Taft School
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
110 Woodbury Rd,
Watertown, CT
592
Students
A+
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Average SAT Score
1390
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.71
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$57,750
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding
Niche Grade
A+
A
A+
A+
A+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.71
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers
133
Full Time Teachers
133
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
#5
Best College Prep Private High Schools in Connecticut
#5
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
88 Students
Boston University
59 Students
University of Pennsylvania
59 Students
Duke University
58 Students
Yale University
58 Students
Georgetown University
55 Students
Boston College
54 Students
Tufts University
50 Students
New York University
48 Students
Columbia University
48 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
102 Students
Economics
66 Students
Psychology
57 Students
Biology
51 Students
Political Science and Government
37 Students
International Relations
32 Students
Finance
30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
25 Students
Computer Science
23 Students
English
21 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/21/2023
Taft has been the most influential experience of my life. It truly feels like a family here. I am sad to be moving on to college next year, but feel empowered to do big things because of who I have become at Taft.
7/17/2023
The Taft is an incredibly diverse and amazing community. It offers some of the highest quality education in the world. It also is an incredibly safe and nurturing environment. The Taft school set me up for success at an Ivy League college. I would recommend Taft for anyone!
6/27/2023
Academics are very challenging but push you in a good way. The teachers actually do care about you and are available for extra help sessions. Highley reccomend.
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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Amanda Balaski
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Regina Comfort
Regina Comfort
Coldwell Banker Realty
(475) 800-8538
101 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$205K - $290K Price Range
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Haakim Byrd
Haakim Byrd
HomeSmart Homes & Estates
(845) 420-3634
151 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$235K - $410K Price Range
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Danielle Valenti
Danielle Valenti
Around Town Real Estate LLC
(845) 286-9082
155 Total Sales
7 Near This School
$185K - $592K Price Range
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Adriana Morrell
Adriana Morrell
Higgins Group Real Estate
(475) 239-2943
176 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$165,000 Price
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Urs Klarer
Urs Klarer
Coldwell Banker Realty
(475) 268-1377
82 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$300,000 Price
Map
List Price Range
$198K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
16
Average Home Value
$471,964
Median Lot Size
23,086 Sq Ft
% Renters
21%
Average Household Income
$106,577
% of College Grads
34.6%
Median Age
46
Average House Size
1,931 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,745 - $1,950 per month
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Parks in this Area
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- Fishing
- Lake
- Trails
Veteran's Memorial Park
Sylvan Lake Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Trails
Lake Winnemaug
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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 $57,750. The school has a total enrollment of 592 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 3.71, 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 $471,964. 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.