Welcome to Rectory School
A Personalized Learning Journey
Rectory School, nestled on 138 acres in Pomfret, Connecticut, is a distinguished K-9 private institution renowned as a "Junior Boarding School." Offering both 5-day and 7-day boarding options for students in grades 5-9, Rectory ensures a comprehensive educational experience.
Our commitment at Rectory is understanding your child. Recognizing that every student learns uniquely, we provide an environment where individuality is celebrated. Surrounded by dedicated adults who believe in their potential, students are empowered with tailored tools to thrive according to their learning styles. Embracing challenges beyond their comfort zones, students cultivate invaluable life skills amidst a supportive community.
Central to Rectory's ethos is our capacity to craft personalized learning paths for each student. Through our acclaimed Learning Services Program, students acquire subject-specific proficiencies, hone executive-functioning skills, and receive the necessary remediation and enrichment to excel academically and beyond.
At Rectory, our holistic approach extends across academics, athletics, arts, and residential life, all grounded in our School Creed: Responsibility, Respect, Honesty, and Compassion. Graduating from Rectory, students not only possess a robust academic foundation but also emerge with a profound sense of ethical and social responsibility, equipped for a lifetime of success.
Mission Statement
Rectory Schoolβs mission is to provide students, from early childhood through middle school, with an enriched and supportive academic, social, and ethical community that addresses individual learning styles, aptitudes and needs while promoting personal self-worth and accountability. The School community lives the Rectory School Creed: Responsibility, Respect, Honesty, and Compassion.
Accreditation
Rectory School is accredited through the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), a recognized Accrediting Agency in the State of Connecticut. Thus, Rectory School is approved by the State of Connecticut Board of Education.