How much is tuition at Miss Porter's School?

At Miss Porter's School, boarding tuition is $76,800 per year and day tuition is $60,200 per year (2025-2026). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.

Does Miss Porter's School offer financial aid?

Yes. 30% of students at Miss Porter's School receive financial aid (2025-2026). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.

What grades does Miss Porter's School serve?

Miss Porter's School serves grades 9-12.

Is Miss Porter's School a boarding or day school?

Miss Porter's School offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is a girls school.

How many students attend Miss Porter's School?

Miss Porter's School enrolls about 330 students.

Where is Miss Porter's School located?

Miss Porter's School is located in Farmington, Connecticut.

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girls

9-12

Miss Porter's School

Farmington, Connecticut

Financials

Source year 2025-2026 · Tuition source · Verified August 13, 2026

Day tuition (2025-2026)

$60,200

Boarding tuition (2025-2026)

$76,800

Financial aid

30% of students

Enrollment

330

Student:Teacher

6:1

Founded

1843

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What Miss Porter's School actually costs

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Published tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2025-2026), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.

Program

Distance from home

Years attending

Expected financial aid0% of tuition

30% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.

Year 1 real cost

$85,500

vs $76,800 published tuition

4-year total

$362,527

incl. $36,398 beyond tuition

Hidden costs per year

Books, laptop & course materials$800
Athletics gear & team fees$900
Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
Travel home & breaks$2,000
Dorm setup & storage$400
Spending money & incidentals$2,400
Health & student fees$1,000

About

Miss Porter's School is an all-girls boarding and day school in Farmington, Connecticut. Founded in 1843, Porter's has educated generations of women leaders and offers a curriculum and residential program designed specifically around the experiences and leadership development of girls.

Programs

Highlight

All-girls school since 1843

Strong leadership focus

Famous alumnae include Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Program

Independent Scholars Program

Visual Arts

Crew

Squash

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Common questions

How much is tuition at Miss Porter's School?: At Miss Porter's School, boarding tuition is $76,800 per year and day tuition is $60,200 per year (2025-2026). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
Does Miss Porter's School offer financial aid?: Yes. 30% of students at Miss Porter's School receive financial aid (2025-2026). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.
What grades does Miss Porter's School serve?: Miss Porter's School serves grades 9-12.
Is Miss Porter's School a boarding or day school?: Miss Porter's School offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is a girls school.
How many students attend Miss Porter's School?: Miss Porter's School enrolls about 330 students.
Where is Miss Porter's School located?: Miss Porter's School is located in Farmington, Connecticut.

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