Miss Porter's School is an all girls college prep school that was founded in 1843 by local…read moreFarmington girl Sarah Porter. It is sometimes referred to as just "Farmington" or "The Farmington." The school's main building is housed in the original Union Hotel. The architecture is in the traditional federal style seen often in this area. Famous alumni include: Jacqueline Kennedy, Julia Child, Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, Bushes, etc. You get the picture. Students pay on average between $35,000 - $45,000. depending on if they are boarding or day students.

Miss Porter's School is a boarding school for girls, grade 9 through 12, located in Farmington,…read moreConnecticut. It is ranked number 1 all-girls school in the US. There are only about 89 students per grade, with the class average of 11 students and student teacher ratio of 1:8. It has one of the highest average SAT scores throughout high schools. Notable alumni include Jacqueline Kennedy, Gloria Vanderbilt, Dorothy Bush(Former-President Bush's sister), Dorothy Walker Bush(President bush's mother), Mamie Gummer(Meryl Streep's daughter) and Alice Hamilton. The school is very well-respected and famous donators include Oprah Winfrey. Miss Porter's School has sent many of its students to Ivy League colleges. It is difficult to get accepted to attend there. The acceptance rate of 2011 was very low according to the admissions office.

Complete restructuring of the riding program 2017. There is a new head of school as of September…read more2016, she has chosen to restructure leaving horses and students at least temporarily without proper trainers. They Hired a new head trainer for as of April 3, however she will be traveling to shows and working another farm at the same time. They are looking for other trainers but that will take time and there are no guarantees. We decided to pass on Ethel Walker for stabling until the dust settles on this ambitious plan the head of school is undertaking.

I love this school!! Both of our daughters attended the 3's and 4's programs at PGNS. My oldest…read moreattended from 2010 through 2012 and my youngest from 2012 through 2014. We could not have asked for a better preschool experience for both of our girls!! The teachers nurtured and loved them and helped them develop into the sweet, happy and loving girls that they are. I know the friendships the girls and our family have developed through PGNS will last a lifetime.

Pine Grove Nursery School is amazing!!! The teachers and staff are extremely warm and loving, the…read morecurriculum is fantastic and definitely prepared my children for kindergarten! They offer music class, Spanish class, computers, and plenty of play time! Family friendly and caring environment where the kids love learning, what more could you ask for! I have another child in preschool right now and I wouldn't look anywhere else!!!

A wonderful school prepared me for university...the best days of my scooling...would highly…read morerecommend

Best school for young men ! Recommended 100% and will send my sons here ! The leadership is only…read moregrowing better and better !

Playground Review:…read more As a self renowned playground connoisseur, I think this one was top notch. There were two playgrounds, one on the side of the school and one in the back. The one on the side was nice but mainly for younger kids under 5. They had toy cars you can push your baby around in. The one in the back was really new and clean. They had so many playscapes to choose from; climbing jungle, slides, swings, and ladders. There were a bunch of benches, a gazebo with picnic tables, and a ball pit. There were basketball ball courts and a soccer field. Blazer's Trail is also in the back. I wish this was my elementary school! The school looks clean and well maintained from the outside. I do not know the ranking or much about the school, so can't say much about that.

I came here for the boundless playground and trail. The parking lot was spacious. The playground…read moreand trail are not open during school hours. The playground was huge! About 4 playscapes and various other little rides. My kids played there for an hour and really enjoyed it. There was a school garden right near there. A large field and the trail entrance is located on the outskirts of the field. There were outdoor classrooms at the beginning of the trail. There was a basketball court, swings, and bike path. Based on all the amenities, this seems great for a visitor; as for the school itself, I'm not sure since I don't have children enrolled in it. Overall, a great playground right near a great trail!