Westminster School, founded in 1888, is a coeducational boarding and day school located in Simsbury, Connecticut — in the Farmington River Valley, approximately 12 miles northwest of Hartford. The campus occupies 212 acres of rolling Connecticut countryside, with exceptional athletic and academic facilities set among historic New England architecture.
Westminster enrolls approximately 400 students, including students from over 20 countries. The school maintains a strong tradition of academic excellence combined with genuine community engagement — Westminster graduates are known not just for their intellectual preparation but for their character, leadership, and commitment to others.
The academic program is rigorous and college-preparatory, with particular strengths in mathematics, sciences, and the humanities. Westminster consistently places graduates at the most selective universities in the United States and abroad. The school's Heminway Library and Armour Academic Center provide exceptional resources for student research and study.
Athletics are central to Westminster life. The school competes across all major sports in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC), with particularly strong programs in football, ice hockey, and crew. Westminster's athletic facilities include an Olympic-quality ice rink, aquatic center, and extensive outdoor fields along the Farmington River.
From New York City, Westminster is approximately 2 to 2.5 hours by luxury SUV — a direct drive up I-91 through Connecticut. Bradley International Airport (BDL) is just 15 minutes from campus, making it one of the most conveniently located boarding schools for families flying through the Hartford area. MyNYSUV provides luxury SUV service from JFK, Newark, LaGuardia, and New York City to Westminster's Simsbury campus for all term events.