Nestled atop scenic Skiff Mountain in Kent, Connecticut, Marvelwood is more than just a school—it’s a close-knit community where students are truly seen, deeply supported, and endlessly inspired. Here, we believe in the power of being known. Our small class sizes and 4:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensure that every student has a voice—and someone to listen. Marvelwood academics are thoughtfully designed to be experiential, active, and hands-on. Students gain confidence and skills through a dynamic curriculum that evolves to meet their needs and interests—because here, learning isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our students drive our programming. Because we take the time to truly know them, we’re able to adapt our teaching to reflect their passions, strengths, and goals. Whether they’re researching bird migration on Skiff Mountain, building robots, growing food in the geodome, or crafting storytelling through various creative channels, students engage deeply—and grow meaningfully.
What Makes Us Unique
Marvelwood offers several programs of distinction, including weekly community service, ornithology, EntreX Entrepreneurship studies, and tiered learning support programs, including Orton-Gillingham for students with dyslexia.
Through Marvelwood’s partnership with the University of Delaware, students can earn three college credits in the dynamic, year-long EntreX Lab course. Along the way, they’ll build real-world entrepreneurial skills—and may even compete in the global venture competition at the Horn Entrepreneurship Limitless World Summit.
The Marvelwood Science curriculum inspires students to explore their world. Our Skiff Mountain campus is a vibrant classroom where students participate in real-world projects in partnership with local and global conservation organizations, such as the Kent Land Trust, UConn’s Natural Resources Conservation Academy, and the Center for Conservation Bioacoustics with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Marvelwood is a member of Round Square International, a network of 260 schools in 50 countries. Round Square schools share an approach to learning based on six themes. A Marvelwood delegation attends the annual International Conference, and we host exchange students throughout the year. Students may participate in exchanges with member schools and service projects around the world throughout the year.
Campus Highlights
Athletics
11 sports
STEM Labs
Dedicated STEM Center
Arts
Ceramics & Theater
Campus
86 acres
Key Stats
Boarding85%
International12%
Students of Color29%
Founded1956
Campus Size86 acres
Nearby AirportsJFK, LaGuardia, Hartford, Newark, White Plains