Cardigan Mountain School is a boarding and day school for boys in 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade in Canaan, New Hampshire. We understand and appreciate boys at this great age and stage of development. We`ve created an environment designed to nurture not only their academic achievement, but also their physical, social, ethical, and personal growth.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-9
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $77,300
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $44,800
- Acceptance rate: 74%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Cardigan Mountain School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
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School Overview
Definition of Terms | 2024 School Data
Cardigan Mountain School
School Focus
Grades Offered
6-9
School Type
ADD/ADHD Support
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Religious Affiliation
Year Founded
1945
Campus Size
525 acres
School Calendar
Student Body
Enrollment
235 students
% Students of Color
13%
% International Students
40%
% Students Boarding
90%
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Average Class Size
12 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
ESL Courses Offered
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
45%
Summer Program Offered
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$42.5 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$77,300
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$44,800
Tuition international students
$87,600
Summer Program Cost
$8,300
% Students on Financial Aid
30%
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
Admissions
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
SSAT Required
Yes
Acceptance Rate
74%
Director of Admissions
Chip Audett
Associate Director of Admissions
Jessica Bayreuther
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
18
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Anime Club, Art Club, Badminton, Board Game Club, Chess, Cooking Club, Dog Walking Club, Fishing Club, Gardening Club, Lego, Music Club, Ping Pong Club, Skateboarding Club, Soccer Club, Woodworking Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama, Music Ensemble, Painting
Anime Club, Art Club, Badminton, Board Game Club, Chess, Cooking Club, Dog Walking Club, Fishing Club, Gardening Club, Lego, Music Club, Ping Pong Club, Skateboarding Club, Soccer Club, Woodworking Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama, Music Ensemble, Painting
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- Hands-On, Minds-On Learning
- Teaching Boys How to Learn
- A Team for Every Boy
- Learning to Lead
- The Green Blanket
- Matriculation: Over the past few years, a number of Cardigan graduates have matriculated to schools such as Avon Old Farms, Brooks, Deerfield, Holderness, Hotchkiss, Lawrence, Phillips Andover, Phillips Exeter, Pomfret, Salisbury, St. Mark`s, St. Paul`s, Tabor, Taft, and Westminster.Admissions Correspondence - admissions@cardigan.org or 603-523-3548
- Cardigan Mountain School accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Junior Boarding Schools Association, Independent Schools Association of Northern New England (ISANNE), Association of Independent Schools of New England(AISNE)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Samuel S. Adams - president of the American Geological Institute, geology professor at the Colorado School of Mines, and president of Loon Mountain
- Franklin S. Billings, Jr. - American politician and judge from Woodstock, Vermont
- Ben Lovejoy - Professional ice hockey player and first New Hampshire native to win the Stanley Cup
- Gavin Bayreuther - Professional ice hockey player
- Mo Bamba - Professional basketball player
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Cardigan Mountain School cost?
Cardigan Mountain School's tuition is approximately $77,300 for boarding students and $44,800 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of Cardigan Mountain School?
The acceptance rate of Cardigan Mountain School is 74%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%.
Who are famous alumni from Cardigan Mountain School?
Cardigan Mountain School famous alumni include: Samuel S. Adams, Franklin S. Billings, Jr., Ben Lovejoy, Gavin Bayreuther and Mo Bamba.
What sports does Cardigan Mountain School offer?
Cardigan Mountain School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis and Wrestling.
Does Cardigan Mountain School offer a summer program?
Yes, Cardigan Mountain School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Cardigan Mountain School's ranking?
Cardigan Mountain School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Low student:teacher ratio.
When is the application deadline for Cardigan Mountain School?
The application deadline for Cardigan Mountain School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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I am of white privilege. I played pop warner football in the city of Chicago while attending private school in the area. I also played hockey. The kids on my hockey team, for the most. . .
Cardigan is very small with a size of about a little over two hundred boys. One that that makes it unique is the very tight-knit community and by the spring term, you know everyone’s name. . .
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