At a glance
“At Watkinson, teachers personalize their approach, expecting and facilitating "exemplary work" from each student.”
Abi S. ’25
Studying Neuroscience at UConn
“It's a place where kids both learn and reach their potential. Now my son knows he's a smart kid.”
Ali Murphy
Alumni Parent
“The community at Watkinson School propels me to strive, take risks, and move into the power of not having to know all the answers before I begin.”
Julia S. ’25
Colgate University
“By coming to Watkinson I was able to grow and not be nervous to try activities just because of my skin color... I learned that I was able to go into architecture, I was more confident in my art.”
Ryheem M. ’19
NYU ’23
Coed, college-preparatory day school for
grades 6–12/PG
Average class size
11
Wide range of
interscholastic sports
in trimester seasons
Student-to-teacher ratio
6:1
Diploma programs in
Creative Arts & Global Studies
220 students from
40 towns
reflecting a wide range of academic, personal, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Classes at
the University of Hartford & the University of St. Joseph
More than
30%
students of color
The Academy at Watkinson
a unique PG program for high school graduates who are college-bound but not yet college ready