All-girls boarding and day school in Connecticut for grades 9-12 with specialized support for learning differences and ADD/ADHD
Westover School is an all-girls independent boarding and day school for grades 9–12 in Middlebury, Connecticut, that actively supports students with learning differences and ADD/ADHD. Founded in 1909, Westover combines academic rigor with intentional support for mild learning differences, making it a welcoming choice for families seeking a structured, nurturing environment where their daughter can thrive alongside peers.
The school offers specialized Learning Difference Programs and ADD/ADHD support services within a close-knit community of 192 students and small average class sizes of 12. With 90% of faculty holding advanced degrees, students benefit from experienced educators who understand how to scaffold instruction and provide individualized accommodations. Westover's comprehensive curriculum includes 15 AP courses, honors options, and a wide range of arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs—from debate and peer support groups to creative outlets like yearbook and literary magazine work—ensuring every student finds her niche.
Boarding tuition is $75,100 and day tuition is $54,500 (international boarding is $77,400). The school admits rolling applications with a 65% acceptance rate. Westover also offers a post-graduate year and summer programs. For families seeking an academically rigorous girls' boarding school with embedded special education support, contact the admissions office at (203) 577-4521 or visit westoverschool.org.
At a Glance
Grades9-12
Students192
Class Size12:1 ratio
Est.1909
DeadlineJan. 15 / Aug. 1 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Coalition of Girls
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), New England Association of Schools and Colleges, National Association of College Admissions Counselors
School Information
| Year Founded | 1909 |
| Tuition Notes | $75,100 is boarding tuition and $54,500 is day tuition. International is $77,400. |
| Total Students | 192 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 90 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Tianna Lall-Emard |
| Admissions Associate | Katie Leone |
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 / Aug. 1 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 65 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| Percent of Students of Color | 50 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences
AP Courses
AP 2D Design/PhotographyAP Art HistoryAP BiologyAP Calculus (AB)AP Calculus (BC)AP ChemistryAP Computer Science ApplicationsAP DrawingAP Environmental ScienceAP FrenchAP Human GeographyAP LiteratureAP Physics C: MechanicsAP United States HistoryAP US Government & Politics
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Ballet · Basketball · Crew · Cross Country · Dance · Field Hockey · Golf · Lacrosse · Rock Climbing · Soccer · Softball · Squash · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · AGVC (Anti-Gun Violence Club) · Amnesty International · Asian Culture Club · Bananagrams & More! · Coagess Yearbook · Community Service · Environmental Action · Girl Up · Model UN · Peer Support · Relay for Life · Save the Children · WALSA (Westover's African American & Latina Student Association · Women's Rights Club · Arts and Music Programs: · Glee Club · Gospel Choir · Handbell Ensembles · Lantern (art & literary magazine) · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Dance · Fitness & Strength Training · Outdoor Club · Physical Drama (stage combat · fencing · and dance) · Physioball · Snowboarding & Skiing · Yoga · Zumba |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Coalition of Girls · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) · New England Association of Schools and Colleges · National Association of College Admissions Counselors |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.westoverschool.org/calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1340 |
| Average ACT Score | 29 |
Contact the school
(203) 577-45211237 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, Connecticut 06762
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