Stoneleigh-Burnham School

574 Bernardston Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
Founded in 1869, Stoneleigh-Burnham School is a gender inclusive boarding & day school for girls in grades 7-12 and postgraduate offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program. Students participate in nationally recognized programs in equestrian, athletics, visual & performing arts, public speaking & debate and are encouraged to use their voice.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: (Boarding) 7-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $58,650
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Stoneleigh-Burnham School ranks among the top 5 all-girls schools (out of 25 all-girls schools) for:

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School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2022 School Data
Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
7-12, PG
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Yes
Religious Affiliation
Non-denominational
Year Founded
1869
1906
Campus Size
100 acres
125 acres

Student Body

Enrollment
150 students
315 students
% Students of Color
16%
25%
% International Students
18%
20%
% Students Boarding
50%
69%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes
No
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Average Class Size
10 students
12
* National Avg. »18
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
Number of IB Courses Offered
18
-
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
80%
71%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details

Tuition Cost

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
$58,650
$62,000
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
n/a
$35,070
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
$51,650
$44,900
% Students on Financial Aid
45%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$19,000
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
Director of Admissions
Mara Kohls

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
17
Courses
IB Creativity Activity Service (CAS), IB Dance (SL & HL), IB English Literature (SL & HL), IB Environmental Systems & Societies (SL), IB French (SL & HL), IB History (SL & HL), IB Mathematics (SL & HL), IB Music (SL & HL), IB Spanish (SL & HL), IB Theory of Knowledge, IB Visual Arts (SL & HL)

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations
17
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Blue Key Tourguides, Community Service Club, Debate and Public Speaking, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Math Club, Multicultural Club, Peer Tutors, Resident Assistants, Student Alumnae Association, Student Council, Students of Color Affinity Group

Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber Music, Chorus, Literary Society, Octet, Rock Band, Yearbook

School Notes

  • Stoneleigh-Burnham School is an academic community that inspires girls to live meaningful lives based on honor, respect, and intellectual curiosity. Each student is challenged to discover her best self and graduate with the confidence to think independently and act ethically, secure in the knowledge that her voice will be heard. 
  • Stoneleigh-Burnham School offers the promise of an exceptional educational and personal experience that can shape and change lives in significant ways. In our admissions process, we consider each student authentically - as a combination of their individual capabilities, opportunities, and needs.
  • Stoneleigh-Burnham School seeks students who seek to learn and who value education as a lifelong process of exploration and growth.
  • Stoneleigh-Burnham School accreditations: NEASC
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Stoneleigh-Burnham School cost?
Stoneleigh-Burnham School's tuition is approximately $58,650 for boarding students.
What sports does Stoneleigh-Burnham School offer?
Stoneleigh-Burnham School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Riding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
Does Stoneleigh-Burnham School offer a summer program?
Yes, Stoneleigh-Burnham School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is Stoneleigh-Burnham School's ranking?
Stoneleigh-Burnham School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Least expensive tuition.
When is the application deadline for Stoneleigh-Burnham School?
The application deadline for Stoneleigh-Burnham School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

Alumni Reviews Review School

Review
Description

Class of 2016
5.00
Clemson University
The reason I chose my school was because I am an equestrian and the barn at my high school was at the end of the driveway. The reason I stayed was because I found a. . .

Class of 2014
5.00
Harvard University
What makes Stoneleigh-Burnham unique is its incredibly small student body (no more than 160 students) and the fact that it's the only all-girl's school in New England to offer the International Baccalaureate program. Not. . .

Class of 2013
5.00
New York University Abu Dhabi
SBS truly has a community; a close knit space that allows any and everyone to grow however they please. The support I found in so many of the teachers, and on so many different occasions. . .
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  • Grades: (Boarding) 7-12, PG
  • Enrollment: 150 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $58,650
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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