West Hartford Private School Students at Watkinson
There’s a reason almost 30% of the Watkinson student body comes from West Hartford
Annually, nearly one-third of our student body comes from the town of West Hartford. Watkinson, a private school for grades 6-12/PG, has excellent relationships with all of the West Hartford public schools, built on strong mutual respect and a shared commitment to the best interest of each and every student.
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“The first time we stepped foot on campus, we knew we had a very different thing going on here.”
Leesa Wallace
Alumni Parent, West Hartford
“When we see a need or a want, we can work to make that happen.”
Jenny Esposito
Head of the Middle School
"Because of how tight-knit we are, it allows me to be a much better learner, to be more comfortable in class, and to be who I am."
Ethan Lavallee '20
At Middlebury College
There’s a reason Watkinson’s West Hartford graduates succeed in the best schools in the country
There’s a reason students come to Watkinson from all different West Hartford schools!
Here’s where they’ve come from!
There’s a reason West Hartford students are happy here... and there’s a reason happiness matters
Research proves that happiness at school directly affects how students learn. When was the last time your child was actually happy at school?
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“The first time we stepped foot on campus, we knew we had a very different thing going on here.”
Leesa Wallace, Alumni Parent from West Hartford
Directions & Parking
When you arrive on campus, please check in at the welcome center. You will be directed to park in our main parking lot and a member of the admissions team will come greet you.
You can find more specific directions here.
