North Country School

4382 Cascade Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 518-523-9329, ext. 6

North Country has been in existence since 1938 and is known as a elementary-middle boarding school where students thrive on the joy of learning through core academics embedded in an environment of outdoors, arts, and community life. Students participate in farm/garden activities, learn responsibility through daily chores, gain resilience in rock climbing, skiing, horse riding and creative outdoor play. Student residences are family-lilke and develop strong bonds among students and staff, or as a parent has said, "There is not a place on the planet where teachers are more connected to students." ESL, SSAT prep and secondary school search provided.

Overview:

North Country School
Definition of Terms
School Focus Junior Boarding School
Grades (Boarding) Grades 4-9
School Type Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational
Year Founded 1938
Campus Size 200 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 90 students
Percent Students of Color 19%
Percent International Students 18%
Percent Students Boarding 88%
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes No
Classroom Dress Code Casual
Average Class Size 12 students
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:3
Number of AP Courses Offered n/a
ESL Courses Offered Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 55%
Summer Program Offered Yes
Finances
Endowment Size $8 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $52,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $21,700
Percent Students on Financial Aid 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $20,000
Admission
Application Deadline None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate 68%
Director of Admissions Christine LeFevre
Associate Director of Admissions Libby Doan

School Notes:

  • Lake Placid is known worldwide as a site of former winter Olympics
  • Friendships, social skills, self-confidence and a passion for learning are among the best attributes of a North Country School student. In addition, the school is a haven for developing knowledge and love of nature, a community in which to excel without competitive pressure, and a respite from the influence of daily TV and media.
  • North Country School students attend a great variety of boarding and day secondary schools after graduation from grade 9.
  • Profile last updated: 10/05/2011

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