One of the most prestigious girls' schools in North America, Walkers, as the school is better known, has a reputation for developing brilliant young women for entry into the finest tertiary institutions. The school, originally established in Lakewood, New Jersey, has become one of the most revered schools in the country and has garnered a particular renown for its riding and equestrian programmes. Uniquely, the school offers a one-year study programme option for high school graduates seeking to continue their education prior to attending college. The school takes its' athletics seriously and all girls are expected to participate in at least one sport with many competing against other notable New England prep schools through the Founders League.
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Independent Private Middle and College-Preparatory School
Established: 1911
Gender: Girls
Ages: 11-20 (grades 6-12 + postgraduate programme)
Ethos: Non-denominational
Attendance: Boarding & day school
Attendance: Boarding & day school
Head of School: Dr. Meera Viswanathan
Enrollment: 234 pupils
Faculty: 28 staff
Faculty: 28 staff
Ratio: 7:1
Average class size: 10-12 pupils
Tuition fees: US40,148-68,866 per annum
Scholarships / bursaries / financial aid: Financial aid available
Scholarships / bursaries / financial aid: Financial aid available
Endowment: US$25 million
Mascot: Wally the Wildcat
School colours: Purple and yellow
Uniform:
Uniform:
Alumni: Ethel Walker Alumnae
Accreditations: NEASC; NAIS;
Associations: NEPSAC
Associations: NEPSAC
Affiliations:
Athletics Conference: Founders League
Feeder schools:
Feeder schools:
Rival schools: Miss Porter's School
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A: 230 Bushy Hill Road, Simsbury, Connecticut 06070, United States
T: +18604084467
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W: ethelwalker.org
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See also: Founders League | NEASC | NEPSAC