Get Credits and Have Fun! PILLSBURY OFFERS ENGLISH LANGUAG LEARNING (ELL) CREDIT RECOVERY FOR KIDS STRUGGLING IN CERTAIN SUBJESTS.
SAT/ACT PREP JUMP START FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR We help kids to feel valued, seen, heard and get the academic assistance needed to move forward successfully.
All students (Domestic and International) thrive and are welcome at Camp Pillsbury and summer school camp.
Pillsbury has had more than twenty five countries represented. Many students are fluent in English but wish to improve.
We also have American students who want to improve their Spanish, etc.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $5,000
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Pillsbury Summer School Camp ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Boarding Focus
Affordability
Student Attention
Faculty Education
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
2014
1907
Campus Size
19 acres
130 acres
Student Body
% Students of Color
20%
27%
% International Students
20%
20%
% Students Boarding
100%
66%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
10
18
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
100%
73%
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
10
18
Courses
Tuition & Financial Aid
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$5,000
$69,500
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$38,700
Merit Scholarships Offered
n/a
No
Admissions
Average Percentile SSAT
n/a%
-
Acceptance Rate
90%
64%
Director of Admissions
Vonda White
Associate Director of Admissions
Jay Nagel
School Notes
- Pillsbury summer school goals: Credit Recovery if needed, Improve reading, writing, math skills. Improve academic confidence SAT/ACT prep Earn Academic Credit Experience summer camp fun, friendships and lasting memories. Gain self-confidence, have the best summer of your life both academically and personally. Improve ELL skills or learn a second language.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pillsbury Summer School Camp cost?
Pillsbury Summer School Camp's tuition is approximately $5,000 for boarding students.
What is the acceptance rate of Pillsbury Summer School Camp?
The acceptance rate of Pillsbury Summer School Camp is 90%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 64%.
What is Pillsbury Summer School Camp's ranking?
Pillsbury Summer School Camp ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of boarding students, Least expensive tuition, Small average class sizes and High percent faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Pillsbury Summer School Camp?
The application deadline for Pillsbury Summer School Camp is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest boarding school to Pillsbury Summer School Camp is Pillsbury College Prep (0.0 miles away)
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