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 Stats (2023)
- Grades: (Boarding) 4-9
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $57,160
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $23,500
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
4-9
9-12
Grades Offered (Day)
PK-9
5-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1957
1906
Campus Size
26 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
330 students
315 students
% Students of Color
30%
25%
% International Students
7%
20%
% Students Boarding
8%
69%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$57,160
$62,000
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$23,500
$35,070
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$54,060
$44,900
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Dec. 15 / Feb. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Director of Admissions
Vincent Giambrocco
Associate Director of Admissions
Tyler Moore
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
7
16
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- Located at the top of the hill, adjacent to our athletic fields and neighboring conservation lands, our Flat Rock Dormitory houses 16 boys and girls, plus three dorm parents. With a long tradition of faculty housing on campus, we understand the importance of multiple points of contact: our dorm parents will not only care for and attend to our boarding students during evenings and on weekends, but they will be involved in daily campus life as tutors, coaches, and teachers. Knowing our students well helps us to support them in all of their endeavors-academic, athletic, and social.
- Foundations at Applewild is a private school for creative and intelligent students diagnosed with Language-Based Learning Disabilities in grades 2 through 8. Five or Seven-day Junior boarding is available for grades 5-8. Located one hour outside of Boston, Foundations is co-located with Applewild School on a safe, convenient, and beautiful suburban campus. Foundations attracts students who would benefit from our therapeutic and prescriptive approach to addressing LBLDs within a vibrant liberal arts curriculum. Our Core Values of Respect, Fairness, Responsibility, Compassion, Cooperation, Honesty, and Civic-Mindedness are the foundation of our community and curriculum.
- LD types supported: Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
- Applewild School accreditations: AISNE, NAIS, SBSA, TABS
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Applewild School cost?
Applewild School's tuition is approximately $57,160 for boarding students and $23,500 for day students.
What sports does Applewild School offer?
Applewild School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country Running, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Track and Field.
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 ).
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