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Phillips Academy Andover Photo - The quintessential New England campus is 21 miles to Boston by car or train, and a 10 minute walk to downtown Andover.
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Phillips Academy Andover Photo - The quintessential New England campus is 21 miles to Boston by car or train, and a 10 minute walk to downtown Andover.
Fay School Photo - Fay's drama productions regularly fill our theater, with audience members from the school community and beyond. Recent productions have included Guys and Dolls, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and Annie.
Worcester Academy Photo - Worcester Academy is a place where life takes an interesting turn. It's called the real world, where success doesn't always come easy, but it's worth the extra effort.
Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall Photo
The Bement School Photo
Cushing Academy Photo - Main Building
Springfield Commonwealth Academy Photo
Tabor Academy Photo - Campus from Above
Lawrence Academy Photo
Deerfield Academy Photo
Buxton School Photo - At Buxton, we provide the time, experience, and environment that inspire young people to learn more and go deeper. Our students are doers, both in school and in life. Education at Buxton is not passive; it is a stimulating and constant process of questioning, discovering, synthesizing and sharing.
The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy) Photo
Eagle Hill School Photo - Traditional New England Boarding School
Dana Hall School Photo - Teams sports are not the only avenue for Dana students to gain the essential health benefits of fitness and athletics.
Walnut Hill School for the Arts Photo
CATS Academy Boston Photo
Brooks School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 251 acre campus located on the shores of Lake Cochichewick.
Stoneleigh-Burnham School Photo - Stoneleigh-Burnham offers one of the premier equestrian centers among secondary schools in the U.S. Our equestrian center is located on campus and that means girls can walk from their classes and dorm rooms directly to the barn. Every rider, from the complete novice to the advanced jumper, receives personalized instruction from experienced coaches that reflects her interests, goals, and abilities.
Bard Academy at Simon's Rock Photo
The Cambridge School of Weston Photo - All of our amazing weekend activities are included in tuition. So it's easy to sign up with your friends to see Blue Man Group or the Red Sox or any one of a million fun adventures in the greater Boston area!

Top Massachusetts Boarding Schools (2018-19)

  • School Location Grades Students
  • Bard Academy at Simon's Rock
    Bard Academy at Simon's Rock Photo
    84 Alford Road
    Great Barrington, MA 01230
    (800)235-7186
    Grades: 9-10 | 51 students
  • The Bement School
    The Bement School Photo
    94 Old Main Street, PO Box 8
    Deerfield, MA 01342
    (413)774-4209
    Grades: 3-9 | K-9 (day) | 225 students
  • Berkshire School
    Berkshire School Photo - Founded in 1907, Berkshire is a co-ed boarding and day school for grades 9-12 & PG. Advanced Math/ScienceResearch, Advanced Humanities Research, Sabin Entrepreneurial Prize, a range of arts offerings, and championship athletics on a stunning 400-acre campus in the Berkshires.
    (12)
    245 North Undermountain Road
    Sheffield, MA 01257
    (413)229-1003
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 408 students
  • Brooks School
    Brooks School Photo - Come visit our beautiful 251 acre campus located on the shores of Lake Cochichewick.
    (Episcopal)
    (10)
    1160 Great Pond Road
    North Andover, MA 01845
    (978)725-6272
    Grades: 9-12 | 360 students
  • Buxton School
    Buxton School Photo - At Buxton, we provide the time, experience, and environment that inspire young people to learn more and go deeper. Our students are doers, both in school and in life. Education at Buxton is not passive; it is a stimulating and constant process of questioning, discovering, synthesizing and sharing.
    (1)
    291 South Street
    Williamstown, MA 01267
    (413)458-3919
    Grades: 9-12 | 90 students
  • The Cambridge School of Weston
    The Cambridge School of Weston Photo - At CSW, there are plenty of chances for immersion, field work, study abroad, and original research. Pictured here are students on a 5 week trip to study science and Spanish in Panama, but there are also opportunities to do marine biology off of an island in Maine, a home stay in France, a Capstone project in Thailand, and so much
    (15)
    45 Georgian Road
    Weston, MA 02493
    (781)642-8650
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 325 students
  • CATS Academy Boston
    CATS Academy Boston Photo
    (1)
    2001 Washington Street
    Braintree, MA 02184
    (857)400-9700
    Grades: 9-12 | 400 students
  • Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall
    Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall Photo
    (3)
    785 Beaver Street
    Waltham, MA 02452
    (781)314-0806
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 180 students
  • Concord Academy
    Concord Academy Photo - Students live in one of six student houses on campus.
    (8)
    166 Main Street
    Concord, MA 01742
    (978)402-2250
    Grades: 9-12 | 395 students
  • Cushing Academy
    Cushing Academy Photo - New all weather, lighted multi-purpose field
    (2)
    39 School Street, P.O. Box 8000
    Ashburnham, MA 01430
    (978)827-7300
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 400 students
  • Dana Hall School
    Dana Hall School Photo - Step Sing - one of the many special traditions at Dana Hall. They're a little hard to explain, but traditions play an important role in life at Dana Hall School, serving not only as symbols of the past, but also staples in the present. These special activities also provide amazing opportunities for teamwork and organization.
    All-girls 
    (4)
    45 Dana Road
    Wellesley, MA 02482
    (781)489-1331
    Grades: 9-12 | 468 students
  • Deerfield Academy
    Deerfield Academy Photo
    (10)
    7 Boyden Lane
    Deerfield, MA 01342
    (413)774-1400
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 648 students
  • Eagle Hill School
    Eagle Hill School Photo - An Amazing Campus
    (2)
    P.O. Box 116 , 242 Old Petersham Road
    Hardwick, MA 01037
    (413)477-6000
    Grades: 8-12 | 220 students
  • Eaglebrook School
    Eaglebrook School Photo - Eaglebrook offers a vibrant drama program. The department presents plays three times a year, and all students are encouraged to be a part of the productions.
    All-boys 
    (1)
    271 Pine Nook Road, P.O. Box 7
    Deerfield, MA 01342
    (413)774-9111
    Grades: 6-9 | 254 students
  • Fay School
    Fay School Photo - Fay School values the arts as a part of each student's educational experience. From Pre-Kindergarten through grade nine, students engage in music, visual art, and drama instruction led by experienced practitioners who build upon the innate creativity and curiosity within each child and allow them to give artistic expression to emotions and ideas.
    48 Main Street
    Southborough, MA 01772
    (508)490-8201
    Grades: 7-9 | K-9 (day) | 475 students
  • The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy)
    The Governor's Academy (formerly Governor Dummer Academy) Photo
    (8)
    1 Elm Street
    Byfield, MA 01922
    (978)499-3120
    Grades: 9-12 | 402 students
  • Groton School
    (Episcopal)
    (18)
    282 Farmers Row, Box 991
    Groton, MA 01450
    (978)448-7510
    Grades: 8-12 | 382 students
  • Hillside School
    Hillside School Photo
    All-boys 
    404 Robin Hill Street
    Marlborough, MA 01752
    (508)485-3483
    Grades: 5-9 | 165 students
  • Landmark School
    Landmark School Photo - Boys Baseball at Landmark
    P.O. Box 227
    Prides Crossing, MA 01965
    (978)236-3000
    Grades: 9-12 | 2-12 (day) | 476 students
  • Lawrence Academy
    Lawrence Academy Photo
    (1)
    44 Main Street, PO Box 992
    Groton, MA 01450
    (978)448-1530
    Grades: 9-12 | 394 students
  • The MacDuffie School
    The MacDuffie School Photo - Aerial view of MacDuffie's 250 acre campus
    66 School Street
    Granby, MA 01033
    (413)255-0000
    Grades: 6-12 | 275 students
  • Middlesex School
    Middlesex School Photo - Pippin, School Musical 2016
    (27)
    1400 Lowell Road
    Concord, MA 01742
    (978)371-6524
    Grades: 9-12 | 407 students
  • Milton Academy
    Milton Academy Photo - Milton Academy is only eight miles from Boston’s museums, schools and attractions, but it has the benefits of a 125-acre New England campus—with green quads and lots of fall foliage.
    (7)
    170 Centre Street
    Milton, MA 02186
    (617)898-2227
    Grades: 9-12 | K-12 (day) | 730 students
  • Miss Hall's School
    Miss Hall's School Photo - The Athletic Department at Miss Hall's instills in student-athletes the values of fitness, teamwork, and competition while inspiring each girl to master physical skills, envision her potential, strive to attain goals, build confidence, and experience the power of community pride.
    All-girls 
    (3)
    492 Holmes Road, PO Box 1166
    Pittsfield, MA 01201
    (413)499-1300
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 219 students
  • Northfield Mount Hermon
    Northfield Mount Hermon Photo - NMH is a coed boarding school serving 650 students in grades 9-12. We also offer a postgraduate year. Our wooded campus borders the Connecticut River in western Massachusetts, and in this beautiful setting, we challenge young people to think hard, work hard, discover new talents, and hone the ones they already possess.
    (13)
    One Lamplighter Way
    Mount Hermon, MA 01354
    (413)498-3227
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 655 students
  • Phillips Academy Andover
    Phillips Academy Andover Photo - The quintessential New England campus is 21 miles to Boston by car or train, and a 10 minute walk to downtown Andover.
    (12)
    180 Main Street
    Andover, MA 01810
    (978)749-4050
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 1142 students
  • St. Mark's School
    St. Mark's School Photo - St. Mark's School
    (Episcopal)
    (7)
    25 Marlboro Road
    Southborough, MA 01772
    (508)786-6118
    Grades: 9-12 | 360 students
  • Springfield Commonwealth Academy
    Springfield Commonwealth Academy Photo
    1 Ames Hill Drive
    Springfield, MA 01105
    (413)285-8976
    Grades: 6-12, PG | 63 students
  • Stoneleigh-Burnham School
    Stoneleigh-Burnham School Photo - Creative pursuits are known to strengthen intellectual achievement. When many schools require just two arts credits for four years of high school, we require two per year (and most students take three).
    All-girls 
    (15)
    574 Bernardston Road
    Greenfield, MA 01301
    (413)774-2711
    Grades: 7-12, PG | 150 students
  • Tabor Academy
    Tabor Academy Photo - Campus from Above
    (7)
    66 Spring Street
    Marion, MA 02738
    (508)291-8300
    Grades: 9-12 | 525 students
  • Walnut Hill School for the Arts
    Walnut Hill School for the Arts Photo
    (3)
    12 Highland Street
    Natick, MA 01760
    (508)650-5020
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 295 students
  • Wilbraham & Monson Academy
    Wilbraham & Monson Academy Photo
    (11)
    423 Main Street
    Wilbraham, MA 01095
    (413)596-9107
    Grades: 8-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 425 students
  • The Williston Northampton School
    The Williston Northampton School Photo - Williston is a community that's diverse, inclusive, and fun. Events such as the Holiday Banquet, Williston Film Festival, and Willy Gras, give you the opportunity to develop leadership and organizational abilities. Joining or starting clubs, serving as class officers or dorm proctors, managing sports teams, leading campus tours, and organizing community service projects are great ways to be involved.
    (17)
    19 Payson Avenue
    Easthampton, MA 01027
    (413)529-3241
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 7-12, PG (day) | 440 students
  • The Winchendon School
    The Winchendon School Photo - Commencement
    (2)
    172 Ash Street
    Winchendon, MA 01475
    (978)297-4476
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 250 students
  • Worcester Academy
    Worcester Academy Photo - Worcester Academy is a place where life takes an interesting turn. It's called the real world, where success doesn't always come easy, but it's worth the extra effort.
    81 Providence Street
    Worcester, MA 01604
    (508)459-5481
    Grades: 9-12, PG | 6-12, PG (day) | 605 students
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