Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall

785 Beaver Street
Waltham, MA 02452
Located 10 miles from Boston, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall (CH-CH) is a college preparatory day and boarding school for grades 7-12/PG.
CH-CH cultivates intellectual courage, creative ambition, and unwavering empathy that drives students to achieve their best.
We are a school where learning reaches beyond academic proficiency.
We facilitate the growth and development of our students’ skills, interests, and abilities in a teaching environment that inspires inquiry, creativity, discovery, and collaboration.
Because our students understand how they learn, they are persistent self-advocates, and they are thoroughly resourceful—skills that prepare them as students and as leaders.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 9-12, PG
  • Grades: (Day Students) 8-12, PG
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $79,000
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $65,000
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 276 schools) for:

Category
Attribute
Student Test Scores

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2026 School Data
Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
9-12, PG
9-12
Grades Offered (Day)
8-12, PG
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Yes
Dual Language Immersion Program
Yes
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1828
1907
Campus Size
42 acres
130 acres

Student Body

% Students Boarding
40%
66%
Average SAT Score
1350
(Out of 1600)
* National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Average Class Size
10 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
17
18

Tuition & Financial Aid

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$79,000
$69,500
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
$65,000
$38,700
% Students on Financial Aid
45%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$36,000
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No

Admissions

Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15
Director of Admissions
Kathryn Saunders
Associate Director of Admissions
Shannon Fortin

College Matriculation

School Notes

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall cost?
Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall's tuition is approximately $79,000 for boarding students and $65,000 for day students.
What is Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall's ranking?
Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High average SAT scores.
When is the application deadline for Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall?
The application deadline for Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: (Boarding Students) 9-12, PG
  • Grades: (Day Students) 8-12, PG
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $79,000
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $65,000
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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