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The Ethel Walker School tuition & admissions

Simsbury, CTGrades 6–12Boarding, girlsethelwalker.org

Tuition 2026-27

$57,600

Boarding $84,100

Application deadline

January 15

2027

Students

227

8 students per teacher

Admission test

Varies by grade

Tuition 2026-27
GradesDayBoarding
Middle School (day)$47,600—
Upper School (9-12, day)$57,600—
7-8 (boarding, domestic)—$81,100
7-8 (boarding, international)—$84,100
9-12 and PG (boarding, domestic)—$79,900
9-12 and PG (boarding, international)—$82,900

Financial aid: $5,067,240 to 117 students (about $43,310 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply
Entry grades7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, PG
Admission test, grades 7-8ISEE or SSAT
Admission test, grades 9-10ISEE or SSAT
Admission test, grades 11-12No test (optional)
Admission test, grades PGNo test (optional)
InterviewRequired
Apply throughSAO
Application fee—
DeadlineJanuary 15, 2027
Decisions releasedMarch 10, 2027
School facts
Students227
Teachers (full-time equivalent)30
Students per teacher7.5
School days per year161
Graduates going to 4-year colleges92%
Endowment$29,620,565 (FY2025)
Annual revenue$31,349,665 (2024)
Head of school pay$500,074

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    The Ethel Walker School FAQ
    How much is The Ethel Walker School tuition?
    For 2026-27, tuition at The Ethel Walker School is $47,600 for grades Middle School (day); $57,600 for grades Upper School (9-12, day); $81,100 (boarding) for grades 7-8 (boarding, domestic); $84,100 (boarding) for grades 7-8 (boarding, international); $79,900 (boarding) for grades 9-12 and PG (boarding, domestic); $82,900 (boarding) for grades 9-12 and PG (boarding, international), per the school's website.
    Does The Ethel Walker School require the ISEE or SSAT?
    It depends on the grade: the ISEE or SSAT for grades 7-8; the ISEE or SSAT for grades 9-10; no test (optional) for grades 11-12; no test (optional) for grades PG.
    When is the The Ethel Walker School application deadline?
    The main application deadline is January 15, 2027, and decisions are released March 10, 2027. Families apply through SAO.
    Does The Ethel Walker School offer financial aid?
    Yes. The Ethel Walker School reported $5,067,240 in financial aid to 117 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
    How many students attend The Ethel Walker School?
    The Ethel Walker School enrolls 227 students in grades 6–12, with about 8 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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    Sources: tuition and admissions from ethelwalker.org (checked Oct 2026); enrollment from the NCES Private School Survey 2023-24; finances from the 2024 IRS Form 990. “—” means we couldn't find it.

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