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Overview

Greens Farms Academy is a K-12, independent day school dedicated to guiding students through a rigorous course of study encompassing academics, arts and athletics. In a supportive community built on trust, we give our students the opportunity to become critical, independent and creative thinkers and encourage them to explore particular passions that will sustain them throughout their lives. We believe that a diverse school environment enriches learning, creates respect for differences and prepares students to become socially responsible leaders. By practicing good citizenship, demonstrating moral character and actively engaging in community service, our students embody the school motto, Quisque Pro Omnibus, Each for all.
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Official information of Greens Farms Academy in 2024 | FindingSchool
A+ Day
A+ Matriculation
A Academics
A- Extracurricular activities
A- Community
B Reviews
B+ Int. student mgmt
Day S. Grades: K-12
Co-ed
Suburban
ESL: No
Tuition: $51,460
# of Students: 713
Teacher:Student: 1:8
International Student: N/A
AP Courses: 17
Endowment: $61,711/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 57%
SAT: 1340/1600
#35

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#3 Harvard College 1
#3 Yale University 1
LAC #1 Williams College 2
#6 University of Chicago 3
#7 University of Pennsylvania 3
#10 Duke University 1
#12 Dartmouth College 1
#13 Brown University 5
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 3
#18 University of Notre Dame 1
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#22 Emory University 1
#22 Georgetown University 3
#25 New York University 2
#25 University of Michigan 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
#25 University of Virginia 4
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#29 Wake Forest University 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#36 Boston College 2
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#41 Boston University 2
#44 Northeastern University 2
#44 Tulane University 1
LAC #9 Claremont McKenna College 1
#49 University of Georgia 1
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#51 Villanova University 4
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#55 University of Miami 3
LAC #11 Middlebury College 2
#62 Syracuse University 1
LAC #13 Smith College 1
#67 University of Connecticut 2
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
LAC #15 Grinnell College 1
LAC #15 Hamilton College 1
#89 Elon University 2
LAC #18 Colgate University 1
LAC #18 University of Richmond 2
#115 Fairfield University 1
LAC #24 Colby College 1
#121 Temple University 1
#130 Eckerd College 1
LAC #27 Colorado College 2
LAC #27 Macalester College 1
LAC #33 Scripps College 1
#182 University of Rhode Island 1
LAC #37 Bucknell University 3
LAC #39 Lafayette College 2
California Institute of the Arts 1
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1
Merrimack College 1
Union College 1
University of St. Andrews 1
Wheaton College-Norton-MA 1
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AP Courses

(Total 17)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
European History
French Language and Culture
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
European History
French Language and Culture
Music Theory
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States History
World History
Physics 1
Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports

(Total 16)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Flag Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Flag Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Tennis
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 3)
Ceramics
Photography
Video
Ceramics
Photography
Video

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 38)
American Sign Language Club
Beachside Express
Beachside Press (School Newspaper)
Book Club
Best Buddies
Chess Club
Club De Español
Community Service Board
Coding Club
D&D Club
American Sign Language Club
Beachside Express
Beachside Press (School Newspaper)
Book Club
Best Buddies
Chess Club
Club De Español
Community Service Board
Coding Club
D&D Club
Eco Club Excalibur (Yearbook)
Full Court Peace Club
Gardening Club
GSPN
Harbor Blues
Horizons Club
Key Club at GFA
Komera Club
LEAD (Learning And Educating about Diversity)
Le Club Français
M.A.D (Making a Difference) for Human Rights
Math Team
Microfinancing Club
Model UN
News Decoder
PAWS Club
Penumbra
QUEST
Quiz Team
Red and Bloopers
Robotics
Rocketry
Rowan Center Club
Running for Relief
GFA Special Interests
Tabletop Club
TACO
Theatre Board
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Contact Info

Official website
35 Beachside Avenue, PO Box 998, Greens Farms, CT 06838
203-256-0717
pharwood@gfacademy.org
Connecticut

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1925
Campus Size: 42 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: SSAT,ISEE

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 5)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

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Frequently Ask Questions about Greens Farms Academy

01.
Tell me a bit about Greens Farms Academy.
Greens Farms Academy is Co-ed private day school located in New York, Connecticut, US. It was founded 1925, and currently has about 713 students, 0.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.gfacademy.org/.
02.
Does Greens Farms Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Greens Farms Academy is offering 17 AP courses.

In recent years, 54 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Greens Farms Academy also have 57% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Greens Farms Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 15.85% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 29.27% go to top 25, and about 13.41% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
04.
What is the application requirement for Greens Farms Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Greens Farms Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Greens Farms Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Greens Farms Academy in 2024 is $51,460, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at pharwood@gfacademy.org .
06.
Where is Greens Farms Academy located?
Greens Farms Academy is located in the State of Connecticut of USA. The closest major city is New York, which is about 43 miles away from school. Most families can choose JFK aireport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Greens Farms Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Greens Farms Academy is among the most popular schools, within top 543 for all US schools.

Also Greens Farms Academy has been favorited by 15 users.
08.
How to start with an application with Greens Farms Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Greens Farms Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Greens Farms Academy’s official site: https://www.gfacademy.org/ or call them at 203-256-0717.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Greens Farms Academy?
Yes, here are few: The Learning Community Day School, Seton Academy and Eagle Hill - Southport.

The closest major city is New York. You can find out more schools near New York here.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Greens Farms Academy?
The overall rating for Greens Farms Academy is A+.

The section ratings of Greens Farms Academy are:
A+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

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