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A-
Matriculation A
Academics B+
Extracurriculars A
Community A-
Reviews A-
Number 1 all boys school in CT Top 5 boys school in the country Strong athletic program Consistently winning top awards in national/state competitions- Award winning faculty 24 hour professional security team (all former police officers)
Avon Old Farms School understands how to teach boys. By leveraging relational learning, we breathe life into academia while challenging each individual to persevere in the pursuit of self-discovery. Our traditionally-structured and well-balanced environment refines character traits young men need to be successful throughout their entire life. Our unique brotherhood is diverse and inclusive: young men from all over the globe excel in leadership and build lasting friendships. ACADEMICS: Our REAL (Relational, Experiential, Active, and Lifelong) Learning program propels boys to learn strategically how the male mind works best. ARTS: Our art program has won more awards than any other school in the state and our Director of Arts was named the Connecticut Teacher of the Year! ATHLETICS: Every student has a place to be active, be a part of a team, and grow in strength and ability.

In the classroom, in the art studio, on the athletic fields, AND IN LIFE ...Avon inspires excellence.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$75,200
Enrollment
405
International Students
15%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
69%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$90 million
AP
19
Average SAT Score
1195
Average ACT Score
26
Class Size
12
Boarding %
75

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2024)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 2
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#5 Yale University 1
#6 Stanford University 1
#9 Duke University 2
#9 Northwestern University 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#14 Brown University 1

AP Scores

(2023-2024)
Number of students who took AP tests
166
Number of tests taken
306
18%
33%
29%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP Courses

(19)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
World History
Chemistry
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Statistics
World History
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Microeconomics
Studio Art: Drawing
United States Government and Politics
United States History
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Computer Science A
Physics C: Mechanics
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AP Equivalent and Beyond

(5)
Differential Equations
Multi-Variable Calculus
Linear Algebra
Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Data Structures

Sports

(13)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
Field Hockey
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(46)
Chess Club
Culinary Arts Club
Junior Achievement
Model UN
Political Action Club
Environmental Club
Chess Club
Culinary Arts Club
Junior Achievement
Model UN
Political Action Club
Environmental Club
Investment Club
Special Olympics
Asian Alliance Club
Sing'ed Beavers (acapella)
Avon Outreach (community service)
Club Forge (engineering)
Avon Record (student newspaper)
Avon Bible Fellowship
Student Activities (weekend activities advisors)
Red Cross Club
UC Umbrella Club
AOF Mental Health Club
Hippocrene (annual art portfolio publication)
Food Service Club
Coding Club
Applied Math Club
Spirit Club
Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
A/V Club
Yearbook
Brother-2-Brother Exchange (Thrift Shop)
Nimrod Club (log cabin and outdoor activities)
Network Club
Peer Tutoring
Italian Club- Forza Italia
Computer Science Club
Fantasy Club (book club)
Jewish Student Union
International Relations Club
International Club
Helping Hands for CT
Ping Pong Club
Rocket Club
Bike Shop
Music Session
DJ Club
Yoga Club
Photography Club
Club Latino
The Beaker Club
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Arts

(29)
Band
Guitar
Jazz
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Band
Guitar
Jazz
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Music
Music Production
Sound
Digital Photography
Graphic Design
Sculpture
Woodworking
Acting
Chamber Choir
Directing
Improvisation
Music Theory
Playwriting
Production
Public Speaking
Singing
Theater
3D Design
Portfolio
Art
Design
Lighting Design
Tech Theater
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Contact Info

http://www.avonoldfarms.com
500 Old Farms Road Avon, CT 06001
800-464-2866
admissions@avonoldfarms.com
Connecticut

Basic Info

All-boys
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Rural
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1927
Campus Size: 1000 acres
Boarding Rate: 75%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Zoom, On Campus, International Admission Visits
Pre Interview: No Requirement
School Code:
TOEFL: 9582
SSAT: 1450
Spots for Chinese Students Next Year: 6

5.0/5 1 reviews

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Provided by School (Parent) 06/05/2025
A great school with good reputation,high-level academics, strict management, kind teachers and strong Chinese community.Every student can chooses different sports in each season.Avon has amazing music classes, boys can join jazz bands, chamber orchestras and choirs.
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Frequently Ask Questions about Avon Old Farms School

Tell me a bit about Avon Old Farms School.
Avon Old Farms School is All-boys private boarding school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1927 , and currently has about 405 students, 15.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.avonoldfarms.com.
Does Avon Old Farms School have rigorous academic requirements?
Avon Old Farms School is offering 19 AP courses.

In recent years, 33 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Avon Old Farms School also have 69% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Avon Old Farms School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 10.29% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 5.88% go to top 25, and about 5.15% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Avon Old Farms School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Avon Old Farms School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Avon Old Farms School?
The total fee for Avon Old Farms School in 2024 is $75,200 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@avonoldfarms.com .
Where is Avon Old Farms School located?
Avon Old Farms School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
How popular is Avon Old Farms School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Avon Old Farms School is among the most popular schools, within top 89 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Avon Old Farms School has been favorited by 319 users.
How do I complete an application for Avon Old Farms School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Avon Old Farms School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Avon Old Farms School’s official site: http://www.avonoldfarms.com or call them at 800-464-2866.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Avon Old Farms School?
Yes, here are few: The Ethel Walker School, Miss Porter's School and Westminster School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Avon Old Farms School?
The overall rating for Avon Old Farms School is A-.

The section ratings of Avon Old Farms School are:
A for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews

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