Since the School’s earliest founding on Rosemary Farm in 1890, the Town of Wallingford hasn’t just been an address, it’s been home. Home to the faculty who live and teach here, home to the students who learn and develop here, and to the staff and families who work and grow here.
For over 130 years, the Town of Wallingford and Choate Rosemary Hall have enjoyed a shared history of growth and prosperity.
Integral to the foundations of the residential boarding school experience, we value community. Community is core to our mission and our values. And, we believe our community doesn’t begin and end at the edge of campus. With a shared commitment to community, Choate Rosemary Hall and Wallingford thrive together.
458
Acre Campus
Since 2012, 268 acres have been protected as part of the Kohler Environmental Center program
25%
Day students
from Wallingford and surrounding towns
454
Employees
58% live in Wallingford
861
Students
representing over 38 states and 52 countries and regions
1890
Year
Choate was founded at Rosemary Farm in Wallingford
$472K
Financial aid
awarded to 28 Wallingford students
13,570
Hours
volunteered by students, faculty and staff
10K+
Annual visitors
to Wallingford and campus
$43.6M
Income
driven to the local economy by Choate
Community Engagement
Choate faculty, staff and students actively participate in bettering the greater Wallingford community through volunteer work.
Choate Rosemary Hall is a gem to Wallingford! Over the years, Choate Rosemary Hall has provided a diverse, inclusive and educational space for our families to participate in innovative programs. The faculty and students at Choate are always looking for ways to participate, give back and learn from the community. We are very lucky to be neighbors! —Adriana Rodríguez, Executive Director, Spanish Community of Wallingford
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Uniquely situated within town, on some corners it is unclear where Choate Rosemary Hall ends and Wallingford begins. Since 1890, the seamless integration of the campus into Wallingford Town Center has been a wonderful differentiating feature for our School.
Wallingford residents are welcome to visit our campus. Choate’s track and walking trails are open for community use. Other campus facilities such as the ice rink, pool, and fields are available for use through our partnership programs with local organizations such as SCOW, Wallingford YMCA, and Wallingford Parks & Recreation to name a few, and are also available for rent.
Have a question about the use of campus facilities?
Contact Raquel Simoneau, Manager of Campus and Community Events at (203) 697-2149 or rsimoneau@choate.edu.
Current Initiatives
What’s next for Choate? Led by our strategic plan, The Path Ahead, we are building upon traditional strengths with an innovative approach to a sustainable future.
Admission building proposal/plans
Contact Us
Strategic Initiatives & Media Inquiries
Contact Alison Cady, Chief Communications Officer at acady@choate.edu or (203) 697-2526.
Parent & Community Relations
Contact Cheryl Madden, Manager of Parent and Community Relations at cmadden@choate.edu or (203) 697-2933.
Campus & Community Events
Contact Raquel Simoneau, Manager of Campus and Community Events at rsimoneau@choate.edu or (203) 697-2149.
