The Taft School

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The Taft School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
110 Woodbury Rd,  Watertown, CT
4.5
4.1
592 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Average SAT Score
1400
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$57,750
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers
133
Full Time Teachers
133
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1400
Math
700
Verbal
700
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
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Brown University 96 Students
Boston University 64 Students
University of Pennsylvania 60 Students
Yale University 59 Students
Georgetown University 58 Students
Duke University 57 Students
Columbia University 56 Students
Boston College 55 Students
Tufts University 53 Students
Cornell University 50 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 108 Students
Economics 68 Students
Psychology 58 Students
Biology 52 Students
Political Science and Government 36 Students
Finance 34 Students
International Relations 33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 28 Students
English 23 Students
Computer Science 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 55 Reviews
5.0 Freshman
4/8/2026
I am a freshman at Taft. Love it here. Happy I chose to come. Great school. Great people. Amen......
5.0 Parent
3/1/2025
It has been almost a year since I sent my child there. I am satisfied in every aspect, and most importantly, teachers and students are wonderful. My child says it has become a second home and is very happy with it.
4.0 Junior
6/28/2023
As a brown student, Taft culture was a shock at first but you truly meet the most fascinating and kind people from around the word at Taft. They understand student mental health and the teachers are dedicated to the students. Great Community
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
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...
5.0 parent
5/18/2013
Wonderful school that is academically challenging along with great community spirit. Outstanding learning environment and supportive staff and administration.
2.0 parent
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,
2.0 parent
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...

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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 3.72, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1400 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $477,781. 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.

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