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Pierrepont School

Independent school · Grades K–12

Westport, CT

1 Sylvan Rd N, Westport, CT 06880

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Westport
  • Smaller classes than 89% of independent schools in Connecticut
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 37% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Westport since at least 2011

Pierrepont School is an independent private school in Westport, Connecticut, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 114 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 89% of independent schools in Connecticut. Enrollment has grown about 37% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
114
Teachers
43.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 51 girls, 63 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 89% of independent schools in Connecticut (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of independent schools in Connecticut.
    • Compared with 18 independent schools in Connecticut.

    Students by survey year

    83’11–1285’13–14121’15–16140’17–18153’19–20138’21–22114’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    K2
    13
    24
    35
    48
    58
    612
    714
    815
    911
    108
    1118
    126

    Student body

    White52%
    Asian26%
    Two or more races11%
    Black10%
    Hispanic or Latino1%

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    Questions about Pierrepont School

    What grades does Pierrepont School serve?

    Pierrepont School serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend Pierrepont School?

    About 114 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Pierrepont School?

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