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Miss Porter's School

Miss Porter's School, sometimes simply referred to as Porter's or Farmington or MPS, is a private college preparatory school for girls located in Farmington, Connecticut. It is a selective school that excels in academics and athletics. Its acceptance rate is 29% with an average SSAT score in the 89th percentile. It was named the number one girls' boarding school by U.S. News. Porter's alumnae call themselves "Ancients".

Located at 41.7224, -72.8294 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Avon Old Farms

Avon Old Farms is a single-sex boarding school for boys located in Avon, Connecticut. It was founded by Theodate Pope Riddle. It opened in 1927 and closed for a period during World War II to serve as a convalescent hospital for blind veterans. The current headmaster is Mr. Kenneth H. LaRocque, a Phillips Exeter Academy and Harvard University graduate.

Located at 41.7785, -72.84 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Farmington High School (Connecticut)

Farmington High School is a public high school in Farmington, Connecticut serving grades 9-12. In Newsweek's 2005 poll, FHS ranked #1 Connecticut and #271 in the nation, scoring high on both the challenge index and the equity and excellence index.

Located at 41.7509, -72.8676 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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WRCH (FM)

WRCH is a radio station in the Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. area and broadcasts at 100.5 FM with an Adult contemporary format. Its transmitter is located on Rattlesnake Mountain with antenna on the WTIC-TV tower, with a backup transmitter in "Radio Park" behind the Connecticut School of Broadcasting (its former studio location), with studios and offices located at 10 Executive Drive all in Farmington, Connecticut.

Located at 41.704, -72.832 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Lewis Walpole Library

The Lewis Walpole Library in Farmington, Connecticut, possesses important collections of 18th-century English literary manuscripts and books, including the pre-eminent gathering of Horace Walpole's papers and effects from his estate at Strawberry Hill. Its collections include 18th-century British books, manuscripts, prints, drawings and paintings, as well as important examples of the decorative arts.

Located at 41.7157, -72.8368 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Tunxis Community College

Named after the Tunxis Native American Tribe, Tunxis Community College is a two-year public college located in Farmington, Connecticut, United States. It opened 1969 and is currently one of the twelve colleges in the Connecticut Community Colleges system.

Located at 41.7057, -72.8781 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Farmington Historic District (Farmington, Connecticut)

Farmington Historic District is the town center of Farmington, Connecticut. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. It includes Hill-Stead, a building that is separately listed and is also a National Historic Landmark. The area roughly corresponds to the section of Route 10 between Route 4 and U.S. Route 6. The district also includes the other three National Historic Landmark buildings in Farmington: Austin F.

Located at 41.72, -72.83 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Avon High School (Connecticut)

Avon High School is a high school in Avon, Connecticut, United States serving grades 9–12. As one of the 5 schools in the Avon Public School system, its only feeder school is Avon Middle School. The student population is about 1200, but projections see huge increases for future enrollment. Because of this, the school has undergone extensive renovations. Beginning with the 2007–2008 school year, the principal is Jason Beaudin.

Located at 41.7833, -72.8623 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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