School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
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Matriculation
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Academics
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Extracurriculars
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Geo & Community
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Reviews
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The Gilbert School is a comprehensive independent middle-senior high school,
grades 7–12, in Winsted, Connecticut. Set in the picturesque Litchfield Hills of Northwestern Connecticut, many prestigious institutions of higher learning are easily accessible. The Gilbert School is equidistant to Boston and New York City and a half an hour from Hartford’s Bradley International Airport.
grades 7–12, in Winsted, Connecticut. Set in the picturesque Litchfield Hills of Northwestern Connecticut, many prestigious institutions of higher learning are easily accessible. The Gilbert School is equidistant to Boston and New York City and a half an hour from Hartford’s Bradley International Airport.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$55,000
Enrollment
570
International Students
7%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
76%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:11
Endowment
$2 million
AP
17
Average SAT Score
930
Class Size
18
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #55 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 1 + |
| #62 | Rutgers University | 1 + |
| #63 | University of Connecticut | 1 + |
| #63 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | 1 + |
| #79 | American University | 1 + |
| SUNY University at Buffalo | 1 + | |
| #93 | University of Denver | 1 + |
| #103 | Clark University | 1 + |
| #103 | Drexel University | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Courses
(17)|
Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Calculus AB
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science Principles
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Cybersecurity
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Statistics
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Psychology
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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World History
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Music Theory
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cheerleading
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
(11)|
Stage Crew
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Band/Marching Band
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Choir/Chorus
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DECA
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Student Council
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Student Ambassadors
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Stage Crew
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Band/Marching Band
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Choir/Chorus
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DECA
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Student Council
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GSA
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Gilbert Drama/Drama Club
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Robotics
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National Honor Society
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Arts
(13)|
Band
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Choir
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Guitar
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Music
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Music Theory
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Theater
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Band
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Choir
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Guitar
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Music
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Music Theory
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Theater
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Ceramics
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Drawing
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Painting
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Sculpture
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Studio Art
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Art
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Rock
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about The Gilbert School
Tell me a bit about The Gilbert School.
The Gilbert School is Co-ed private day school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1895 , and currently has about 570 students, 7.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.gilbertschool.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.gilbertschool.org.
Does The Gilbert School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Gilbert School is offering 17 AP courses.
The Gilbert School also have 76% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
The Gilbert School also have 76% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Gilbert School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2025, some students attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rutgers University, University of Connecticut, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and American University.
What is the application requirement for The Gilbert School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Gilbert School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for The Gilbert School?
The day tuition for The Gilbert School in 2024 is
$55,000 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@gilbertschool.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@gilbertschool.org .
Where is The Gilbert School located?
The Gilbert School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
How popular is The Gilbert School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Gilbert School is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also The Gilbert School has been favorited by 16 users.
Also The Gilbert School has been favorited by 16 users.
How do I complete an application for The Gilbert School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Gilbert School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Gilbert School’s official site: http://www.gilbertschool.org or call them at 860-379-8521.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Gilbert School’s official site: http://www.gilbertschool.org or call them at 860-379-8521.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Gilbert School?
Yes, here are few:
The Ethel Walker School, Connecticut Junior Republic and The Master's School - CT.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Gilbert School?
The overall rating for The Gilbert School is B-.
The section ratings of The Gilbert School are:
B- for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of The Gilbert School are:
B- for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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