Northwood School
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $65,640
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $45,500
- Acceptance rate: 43%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Northwood School ranks among the top 10 schools with < 200 students (out of 90 schools) for:
School Overview
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(FA Granted Based on Need-Based Process)
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AP / Advanced Courses
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Extracurriculars
Community Service Club, Newspaper, Northwood Outing Club, Outdoor Leadership, Reading Club, Student Government, Sustainability Club
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Yearbook
College Matriculation
School Notes
- The Northwood Difference - At Northwood, no one is anonymous. The Northwood experience begins with strong personal faculty-student and peer-to-peer relationships, instilling students with the confidence and maturity to engage with the outside world. We leverage our environment to create a high-touch, comprehensive educational experience. While focusing on place-based learning, students engage with nature, Olympic facilities, and the local community with an impact that extends well beyond our intimate pastoral grounds.
- Northwood School accreditations: N.Y.S.A.I.S.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Eleanor Powell '80 - Executive Director, Investor Relations at The Estee Lauder Companies Inc
- Theodore Davidge Lockwood ‘42 - Former President of Trinity College, 1968-1981
- Mike Richter '85 - 1988, 1998, 2002 Olympics, Ice Hockey
- Dr. Amanda Donohue ‘94 - Cardiologist with Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center
- Darcy Prime ‘73 Owner - Darcy Prime Consulting, Former Assistant Director of Admissions, Stanford University
- Thomas Vonn '94 - 2002 Olympics, Alpine Skiing
- Nancy Kirhoffer ‘82 - Post Production Supervisor, Hollywood Film Industry
- Andrew Weibrecht '03 - 2010, 2014 Olympics, Alpine Skiing
- Craig Randall '61 - Mayor Lake Placid, NY
- Brad Olch '69 - Former Mayor, Park City, Utah
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Northwood School cost?
Northwood School's tuition is approximately $65,640 for boarding students and $45,500 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of Northwood School?
The acceptance rate of Northwood School is 43%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 58%. Northwood School's acceptance rate is ranked as one of the top boarding schools with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Northwood School?
Northwood School famous alumni include: Eleanor Powell '80, Theodore Davidge Lockwood ‘42, Mike Richter '85, Dr. Amanda Donohue ‘94, Darcy Prime ‘73 Owner, Thomas Vonn '94, Nancy Kirhoffer ‘82, Andrew Weibrecht '03, Craig Randall '61 and Brad Olch '69.
What sports does Northwood School offer?
Northwood School offers 21 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Climbing, Crew, Dance, Figure Skating, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Riding, Rock Climbing, Ski Jumping, Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball. Northwood School is ranked as one of the top boarding schools for most sports offered.
What is Northwood School's ranking?
Northwood School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Large student body (number of students), Low acceptance rates, Most sports offered and High SSAT scores.
When is the application deadline for Northwood School?
The application deadline for Northwood School is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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