The Bement School (2023 Profile)

94 Old Main Street, PO Box 8
Deerfield, MA 01342

The Bement School provides an education based on time-honored school traditions and values for children in kindergarten through ninth grade, day and boarding.

From the classrooms to the dorms, we live and learn as a family, while encouraging responsibility for our own work and actions.

Bement's rich and rigorous curriculum motivates and challenges students with thematically coordinated courses, a renowned fine arts program, and a diverse athletic program.

The student/teacher ratio is 6:1 and class size averages 12 students.

Our junior boarders, grades 3 through 9, live eco-friendly dorms of 10 students with dorm parents who commit themselves to monitoring closely each boarder's personal as well as academic growth.

The pervasive atmosphere at Bement is that of a family, learning and living together.

Bement actively seeks an academically diverse, international, and multi-cultural student body.

Students and adults at Bement work together to create a climate of acceptance, kindness, stimulation, and challenge in which the academic, creative, physical, and emotional growth of each child is nurtured and realized and to best prepare them for secondary schools.

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: (Boarding) 3-9
Enrollment: 220 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $72,000
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $22,300
Acceptance rate: 61%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / Dec. 15 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The Bement School ranks among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 107 schools) for:

School Overview

Definition of Terms | 2022 School Data

The Bement School

School Focus

Junior Boarding School

Grades Offered (Boarding)

3-9

Grades Offered (Day)

K-9

School Type

Co-ed

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1925

Campus Size

30 acres

Student Body

Enrollment

220 students

% Students of Color

44%

% International Students

15%

% Students Boarding

22%

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
Khaki pants, blue blazer, white collared shirt, tie optional for Friday dress

Average Class Size

10 students

Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

49%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

Link to Summer Program Details

Tuition Cost

Endowment Size

$10 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$72,000
(Grades 3-9)

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$22,300
(Kindergarten: $22300 Grades 1-2: $22300 Grades 3-5: $23600 Grades 6-9: $30300)

% Students on Financial Aid

30%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$10,000

Merit Scholarships Offered

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadline

Feb. 1 / Dec. 15 / rolling

Accepts Standardized Application

Yes

Acceptance Rate

61%

Director of Admissions

Kimberly C. Loughlin

Associate Director of Admissions

Roselle Garro

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:
Literary Magazine, Math Club, Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:
Irving Literary Society, String Ensemble

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Dance, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Winter Track

College Matriculation

Year:

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes

Fine arts for every child every day
Daily physical education and sport offerings with team sports starting in grade 5
Academic rigor for a range of student learners
Small boarding population allows for individual attention
Diverse international population
World language instruction grades K-9
LEAP
Nestled in the heart of Historic Deerfield, Bement offers a unique experience for our forty boarding students. The small size of our boarding community means that each of the four ten-person dormitories feels like a real home. The dorms are centered around common rooms with features including fireplaces, tables with space to spread out and play cards or board games, kitchenettes, and plenty of couches and chairs so that the entire dorm can relax together. Family-style meals in our dining hall provide an opportunity for students to dine with a diverse group of peers and dorm parents. Boarders often pitch in to help take care of our campus: they help our kitchen staff set up for meals and clean up afterward, shovel snow during our New England winters, and are responsible for daily and weekly chores in the dorm, including doing dishes, taking out the trash and recycling, and vacuuming. Just like the members of a family, Bement students and adults work together to live and learn successfully.
Bement boarders build close relationships with many of the adults in our community. With just ten students per dorm, the two dorm parents who lead each dorm get to know each boarder well. From eating three meals a day together to helping with homework, from relaxing in the dorm to participating in exciting weekend activities together, boarding students and their dorm parents build strong relationships during the school year. Many of our dorm parents also work as teachers and coaches, allowing students to interact with their dorm parents in the classrooms and on the playing fields as well as in the dorms. Boarding students also have an opportunity to see some of their classroom teachers in a different context when these teachers proctor evening boarder study halls. All teachers at Bement, and especially dorm parents, are fully committed to making Bement a wonderful home for our boarding students. It is not uncommon to see teachers taking a group of boarders to a special dinner, to church on a Sunday, to a play at a local school or theater, or out for ice cream after a sports game!
Our weekdays in the dorm are busy and full. Each day begins with the entire boarding community gathering for breakfast in the dining hall. Then, it`s off to a full day of classes, followed by sports practices or games. After an hour of downtime in the dorm, it`s time for dinner and study hall. Evenings in the dorm are a time to call, email, or Skype home, make a snack, get homework help from a dorm parent, and prepare for the next day.
On weekends, we take full advantage of all that our beautiful campus, the Pioneer Valley, and New England have to offer. Weekends are full of a variety of activities. Some of these are trips to other places, like visits to local fairs and festivals, malls, movie theaters, and museums like Mass MoCA and the Norman Rockwell Museum. We also enjoy excursions to local hotspots like Northampton and Shelburne Falls, and special, longer trips to Boston and New York City. Other activities are closer to home, like swimming at our head of school`s house, competitive rounds of bingo in our dining hall, bike rides on Old Main Street, hikes up the nearby Pocumtuck Ridge, sports games, and craft workshops on campus. Each weekend, we strive to strike a balance between time to relax and study, time spent in small, dorm-based groups, and time as a full boarding community.
The Bement School accreditations: AISNE, TABS

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Bement School cost?

The Bement School's tuition is approximately $72,000 for boarding students and $22,300 for day students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Bement School?

The acceptance rate of The Bement School is 61%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 58%.

What sports does The Bement School offer?

The Bement School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field and Ultimate Frisbee.

Does The Bement School offer a summer program?

Yes, The Bement School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is The Bement School's ranking?

The Bement School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Small student body (number of students) and Small average class sizes.

When is the application deadline for The Bement School?

The application deadline for The Bement School is Feb. 1 / Dec. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 / Dec. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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