Overview

King Low Heywood Thomas School (King) is an independent, college preparatory school serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade. King is a diverse, vibrant learning community dedicated to educational excellence and the fullest academic and personal achievement of our students. We champion the development of each individual's talents, character, and self-confidence by offering students challenging intellectual, creative, athletic, leadership and service opportunities. King's culture of respect for one's self and for others promotes independence and collaboration. King graduates are well prepared to pursue lives of learning and accomplishment, personal fulfillment and social responsibility.
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Official information of King School in 2024 | FindingSchool

A Day
A+ Matriculation
A Academics
A Extracurricular activities
A Community
B Reviews
B+ Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: PreK-12
Co-ed
Suburban
ESL: No
Tuition: $49,970
# of Students: 697
Teacher:Student: 1:5
International Student: 4%
AP Courses: 25
Endowment: N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 87%
SAT: 1285/1600
#54

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#3 Harvard College 2
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1
#10 Duke University 1
#12 Dartmouth College 1
#13 Brown University 1
#25 New York University 2
#25 University of Michigan 3
#25 University of Virginia 1
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#36 Boston College 3
#36 University of Rochester 3
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Northeastern University 2
#44 Tulane University 4
#51 Lehigh University 1
#51 Villanova University 3
#55 University of Miami 9
LAC #11 Middlebury College 2
#62 George Washington University 3
#62 Syracuse University 3
#67 University of Connecticut 1
#68 St. Lawrence University 1
#72 American University 4
#72 Fordham University 1
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 2
#76 Muhlenberg College 1
#89 Elon University 3
#89 Texas Christian University 1
LAC #18 University of Richmond 3
Auburn University 1
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
LAC #33 Pitzer College 1
LAC #37 Bucknell University 5
LAC #39 Lafayette College 1
#202 Loyola University New Orleans 1
#212 Kent State University 1
#234 Suffolk University 1
#263 Point Park University 1
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1
Fairleigh Dickinson University: College at Florham 1
Franklin & Marshall College 1
Northumbria University 1
Penn State University Park 1
Providence College 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 1
St. Petersburg College 1
United States Military Academy 1
University of Colorado Boulder 2
University of St. Andrews 1
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AP Courses

(Total 25)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
French Language and Culture
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Physics 1
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Statistics
United States History
Comparative Government and Politics
Psychology
Physics 2
Physics C: Mechanics
World History
Music Theory
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: 3-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports

(Total 16)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Paddle Tennis
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Paddle Tennis
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 23)
Acting
Choir
Dance
Directing
Guitar
Music Technology
Music Theory
Piano
Public Speaking
Songwriting
Acting
Choir
Dance
Directing
Guitar
Music Technology
Music Theory
Piano
Public Speaking
Songwriting
Theater
Art History
Clay
Digital Photography
Drawing
Fashion Design
Filmmaking
Printmaking
Studio Art
Woodworking
Art
Design
Scene Study
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 32)
Ink
The Standard
Yearbook
King Cast
Enrichment Groups
Art Club
Civics - Young Democrat's Club
Civics - Young Republican's Club
Debate Team
Drama Club
Ink
The Standard
Yearbook
King Cast
Enrichment Groups
Art Club
Civics - Young Democrat's Club
Civics - Young Republican's Club
Debate Team
Drama Club
GAINS (Girls Advancing in STEM)
Gender Equality Club
Gender Sexuality Awareness Club (GSA)
French Club
Investment
Math Team
Microfinance/Social Entrepreneurship
Model UN
Robotics Club
Rocketry Club
STEM
Ultimate Frisbee Club
Film Club
Reselling Club
Sports Business Club
King Cares Service Clubs
Environmental
Club (King Cares)
HOPE (Helping Other People Excel)
KSPCA (King's Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)
King Music Club (King Cares)
Stamford PEACE
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1865
Campus Size: 34 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 12/16
Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: SSAT,ISEE,TOEFL

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 6)
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
Recommended
Boarding
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4.8 (38 reviews)
Recommended

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Frequently Ask Questions about King School

01.
Tell me a bit about King School.
King School is Co-ed private day school located in New York, Connecticut, US. It was founded 1865, and currently has about 697 students, 4.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.kingschoolct.org/.
06.
Where is King School located?
King School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA. The closest major city is New York, which is about 34 miles away from school. Most families can choose JFK aireport to travel in and out of school.
02.
Does King School have rigorous academic requirements?
King School is offering 25 AP courses.

King School also have 87% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
07.
How popular is King School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, King School is among the most popular schools, within top 657 for all US schools.

Also King School has been favorited by 9 users.
03.
Where do King School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 16.13% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 12.9% go to top 25, and about 6.45% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
08.
How to start with an application with King School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about King School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit King School’s official site: https://www.kingschoolct.org/ or call them at 203-322-3496.
04.
What is the application requirement for King School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, King School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to King School?
Yes, here are few: St. Cecilia Elementary School, Trinity Catholic High School and New Canaan Country School.

The closest major city is New York. You can find out more schools near New York here.
05.
What is the latest tuition for King School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for King School in 2024 is $49,970, 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 admission@kingschoolct.org .
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for King School?
The overall rating for King School is A.

The section ratings of King School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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