The Frederick Gunn School (2026 Profile)

99 Green Hill Road
Washington, CT 06793

Tel: (860) 868-7334

www.frederickgunn.org

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The Frederick Gunn School, founded in 1850, is a co-ed boarding and day school for 325 students in grades 9-12/PG located in Washington, CT. The school's student body typically consists of students from more than 25 states and over 20 countries - nearly 80% of students live on campus.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 9-12, PG
Enrollment: 330 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $76,200
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $54,000
Acceptance rate: n/a%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The Frederick Gunn School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2025 School Data

The Frederick Gunn School

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12, PG

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1850

1909

Campus Size

220 acres

125 acres

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Fri. May 1, 2026

School Motto

The Frederick Gunn School cultivates independent critical thinkers empowered to be a force for good.

Student Body

Enrollment

330 students

300 students

% Students of Color

15%

25%

% International Students

24%

20%

% Students Boarding

77%

70%

Offers Post-Grad Year

Yes

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes

Yes

Frequency of Saturday Classes

Weekly

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Average Class Size

12 students

* National Avg. »18

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

73%

70%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size

$25 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$76,200

$59,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$54,000

$33,500

% Students on Financial Aid

38%

40%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$41,000

$25,000

Merit Scholarships Offered

Yes

Admissions

Application Deadline

Jan. 15

Average Percentile SSAT

n/a%

Director of Admissions

Suzanne Day

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Lexi '17, Sarah Lawrence College, Art History and French -
- Tim '17, Columbia University, Music and PreMed -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Frederick Gunn School cost?

The Frederick Gunn School's tuition is approximately $76,200 for boarding students and $54,000 for day students.

Who are famous alumni from The Frederick Gunn School?

The Frederick Gunn School famous alumni include: Lexi '17, Sarah Lawrence College, Art History and French and Tim '17, Columbia University, Music and PreMed.

What is The Frederick Gunn School's ranking?

The Frederick Gunn School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High # of AP/advanced courses offered.

When is the application deadline for The Frederick Gunn School?

The application deadline for The Frederick Gunn School is Jan. 15.