It's obvious that the School has a mission and a plan for all children and that promise is supported by the curriculum and the staff.
Suzanne Blaicher, P '23
Our vibrant community is defined by an exceptional academic program that emphasizes rigor, celebrates challenge, rewards effort, and fosters excellence and a love of learning.
Academic Excellence
We celebrate the drive for academic achievement first. Then, we honor and reflect upon the successes that ensue from our effort. Our ambitious academic program provides a broad and rich education that prepares our students for entry into top secondary schools, and beyond.
With a 6:1 student-teacher ratio, Rumsey ensures each student receives personalized attention and meaningful support.
Our Community
Rumsey becomes a home away from home for our students, a place where they feel safe to take appropriate risks, and where they create family bonds with each other and with our faculty. Built on positive and joyful relationships, the Blue Dog community cultivates a culture where it’s cool to do the right thing, underpinned by values of respect, honesty and kindness.
Rumsey’s beloved Red vs. Blue tradition is an all-school competition that builds pride, teamwork, and lasting memories through friendly challenges throughout the year.
Boarding Life
Our junior boarding program creates meaningful shared experiences, lifelong memories, and countless opportunities for students to build independence and character. We strongly believe in the transformative power of boarding at this profound time in a child’s life, where they can learn self-advocacy, independence, and resilience within a supportive and joyful environment.
Rumsey brings together students from 25 local communities, 14 states, and 10 countries, creating a truly diverse and welcoming school community.
A Well-Rounded Education
Academics are balanced by a vibrant array of extracurriculars. Our students learn to lead full, healthy lives as they participate in Athletics, the Arts, and beyond, discovering who they are and what they have a passion for along the way.
A space
to breathe
Our 331-acre campus in the Litchfield Hills of Washington Depot, CT offers a safe, beautiful setting where children live active, healthy childhoods immersed in nature. Classrooms are open to the outdoors, blending indoor and outdoor learning. Facilities include 7 athletic fields, 2 gyms, hockey rink, indoor crew tanks, trails, climbing wall, and 7 tennis courts (3 indoor, 4 outdoor).
Cultivating Leaders
As students progress through the school, opportunities to lead are intentionally woven into our curriculum and school life, preparing them to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Preparing for a remarkable future
Rumsey students go to outstanding secondary schools.
A vibrant family
Life at Rumsey is filled with a daily balance of arts, academics, and athletics and memorable traditions throughout the year. We teach every student to cultivate meaningful and rewarding connections with their peers, teachers, environment, and ultimately themselves.
Each October, faculty and staff bring their beloved dogs to campus as part of a 'Blue Dog Parade' in celebration of Rumsey’s birthday and our beloved mascot.
42
competitive and recreational sports
Rumsey offers 42 competitive and recreational sports, including Crew, Ice Hockey, Mountain Biking, and more!
Being a Blue Dog cultivated my sportsmanship and leadership—whether I was on the court, or the sidelines cheering my peers on.
Delando Clarke ‘14
Rumsey Hall's Pre-K program offers both a part-day and full-day option.
Since its inception, Rumsey has retained its original mission to educate the “Whole Child”.
Rob Brenner, Director of the Lower School
125
Years of History
Rumsey Hall was founded in 1900! We’re celebrating 125 Years of History this year.
12
average class size
We maintain an average class size of 12 students to guarantee that each pupil receives personalized attention.
