Applewild School (2026 Profile)

120 Prospect Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420

Tel: (978) 342-6053 Ext. 119

www.applewild.org

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Applewild School Photo #1 - The core values and core competencies we promote and the relationships we foster among all members of our diverse community prepare our students to be confident learners and engaged citizens.

Applewild School Photo #2 - Our students continue their education at a wide variety of day and boarding independent schools, and some choose to return to public schools. Secondary school advisors work closely with each student and their parents to guide and shape the secondary school search. Each year over 90% of our students are accepted at their first or second-choice schools.

Applewild School Photo #3 - Our junior boarding students develop executive function skills through our high-nurture, highly structured residential program. The cumulative impact in a young person's life is they develop personal agency, metacognition, and independence. Students learn exceptional social skills in a dynamic, multicultural environment.

Applewild School Photo #4 - Our Middle School science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) courses are designed to ensure students have a deep understanding of numbers, scientific methods, and problem solving. Whether in our math electives or in our science classes, our students face real problems and use design thinking to ideate, iterate and find solutions.

Applewild School Photo #5 - In our Middle School humanities classes students focus on how the individual, culture, and society relate to the human experience. At the core is the goal of teaching students to communicate effectively as writers, readers, and orators.

Applewild School Photo #6 - Middle School arts includes classes in drama, visual/studio arts, instrumental, and vocal music with several concerts, plays and art shows yearly. Our students make meaningful connections between the arts and their academics. Students also learn how the arts contribute to their communities and cultures locally and worldwide. Our curriculum is designed to help students develop their own unique voice.

Applewild School Photo #7 - At Applewild we move, we play, and we get outside! Activity and movement are prioritized at Applewild to make the school day engaging and balanced for our students. Our students travel around campus for classes in different locations, break for snack and recess every day, and regularly participate in PE and sports. Applewild students are always moving!

Applewild School Photo #8 - Applewild student-athletes develop good sportsmanship and confidence, understand the value of teamwork and trying their best, and realize that win or lose, they are improving every day. No matter what the venue, Applewild athletics maintains its emphasis on inclusivity, teamwork, and respect.

Applewild School Photo #9 - Students graduate from Applewild as accomplished young people who know how they learn. They are poised to accept the challenge of rigorous academic work and are confident that they can make a difference in the world.

Founded in 1957, Applewild School is an independent, coed junior boarding (4-9) and day school (PS-9).

Located one hour outside of Boston, Applewild students enjoy access to New England's finest landmarks and attractions.

Applewild has educated students from around the world for over a decade, with a vibrant liberal arts curriculum, thoughtful English Language Learning program, robust athletics and arts offerings, and excellent secondary school placement.

Our Core Values of Respect, Fairness, Responsibility, Compassion, Cooperation, Honesty, and Civic-Mindedness are the foundation of our community and curriculum.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: (Boarding Students) 4-9
Grades: (Day Students) PK-9
Enrollment: 345 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $74,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $35,800
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

| 2025 School Data

Applewild School

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered (Boarding)

4-9

9-12

Grades Offered (Day)

PK-9

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences

n/a

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1957

1907

Campus Size

42 acres

130 acres

Last Day of School

Tue. Jun 9, 2026

Student Body

Enrollment

345 students

320 students

% International Students

20%

% Students Boarding

66%

Offers Post-Grad Year

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Average Class Size

12 students

* National Avg. »18

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

7:1

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Accreditations

Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Small Boarding Schools Associations (SBSA)

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

n/a

Courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$74,500

$69,500

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$35,800
(K-9 with a range from $25,500-$35,800)

$38,700

Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)

$65,500

$49,624

Merit Scholarships Offered

Yes

Admissions

Application Deadline

Dec. 15 / Feb. 1 / rolling

Jan. 15

Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)

Yes

Average Percentile SSAT

n/a%

Director of Admissions

Gregory Miller

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

BasketballCross Country Running

Field HockeyLacrosse

SoccerUltimate Frisbee

Colors

White, Green

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:

Creative Arts MagazineStudent Council

Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

Chamber Music EnsembleJazz Band

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Alpine SkiingEquestrian

College Matriculation

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

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School Notes

Applewild is a co-ed, day (3 mos - 9th grade) and junior boarding (4th - 9th grade) school that offers a student-centered learning experience with high quality academics, small classes, and extensive arts & clubs. At Applewild we believe that the ages of three to fifteen are the most important in a child's education, the foundation upon which all future success is built. Applewild's program empowers students to develop their academic abilities, discover their strengths and talents, and practice the school's core values of: respect, fairness, responsibility, compassion, cooperation, honesty, and civic-mindedness.
Applewild students learn in an inclusive global community with peers from 33 towns and several states and countries. We are a metacognitive school and we help each student to become the protagonist in their own education. Students graduate with strong metacognition skills, with the ability to independently plan, monitor, and reflect on their performance. Applewild School teaches 8th and 9th-grade students together in a thematic, interdisciplinary loop, a developmentally appropriate way to "launch" students powerfully to secondary school. Applewild graduates are poised to accept the challenge of rigorous academic work and are confident that they can make a difference in the world.
Our growing residential program welcomes domestic and international students in 4th - 9th grade, with 5 and 7 day junior boarding options. We believe that our residential students do best when gathered together in small family-like groupings. It's not just a place to live, it's a place to grow. Our students develop executive function skills through our high-nurture, highly structured residential program.
Applewild is redefining the dyslexic school experience with our Foundations program for students in grade 2-9 with language-based learning differences. Our unique structured literacy program provides prescriptive individualized education and participation in the wider school community.
LD types supported: Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Ms. Frosty Feldman - Admissions and Residential Life Associate -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Applewild School cost?

Applewild School's tuition is approximately $74,500 for boarding students and $35,800 for day students.

Who are famous alumni from Applewild School?

Applewild School famous alumni include: Ms. Frosty Feldman - Admissions and Residential Life Associate.

What sports does Applewild School offer?

Applewild School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country Running, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer and Ultimate Frisbee.

Does Applewild School offer a summer program?

Yes, Applewild School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

When is the application deadline for Applewild School?

The application deadline for Applewild School is Dec. 15 / Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 15 / Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).