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.
Our rich, secondary school preparatory curriculum motivates and challenges students with thematically coordinated courses, a celebrated fine arts program, and diverse athletic offerings.
The student/teacher ratio is 5:1 and class size averages 12 students.
A three-week mini-term gives the entire school community an opportunity to study in-depth a common theme. Topics have included the Dominican Republic, food, diversity, the environment, medieval times, and the ocean.
Bement actively seeks an academically diverse, international, and multicultural student body.
Recent graduates have matriculated at following secondary schools: Deerfield, NMH, Williston, Andover, Milton, Suffield, Choate, Hotchkiss, Taft, Berkshire, Loomis Chaffee, Emma Willard, Lawrenceville, Peddie, Westminster, Mercersburg, Miss Porter's, Blair, and many other fine schools.
Our junior boarders, grades 3 through 9, live in eco-friendly dorms of 10 students with dorm parents who commit themselves to closely monitoring each boarder's personal as well as academic growth.
The pervasive atmosphere at Bement is that of a family, learning and living together.
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 (2025)
- Grades: (Boarding Students) 3-9
- Grades: (Day Students) K-9
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $81,855
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $32,930
- Acceptance rate: 45%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Bement School ranks among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 98 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Definition of Terms | 2024 School Data
The Bement School
School Focus
Grades Offered (Boarding)
3-9
Grades Offered (Day)
K-9
School Type
Co-ed
Religious Affiliation
Year Founded
1925
Campus Size
30 acres
School Calendar
Student Body
Enrollment
229 students
% Students of Color
26%
% International Students
12%
% Students Boarding
19%
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Khaki pants, blue blazer, white collared shirt, tie optional for Friday dress
Khaki pants, blue blazer, white collared shirt, tie optional for Friday dress
Average Class Size
12 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
ESL Courses Offered
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
34%
Summer Program Offered
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$12 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$81,855
(Grades 3-9)
(Grades 3-9)
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$32,930
(Kindergarten: $24,236 Grades 1-2: $24,236 Grades 3-5: $25,280 Grades 6-9: $32,930)
(Kindergarten: $24,236 Grades 1-2: $24,236 Grades 3-5: $25,280 Grades 6-9: $32,930)
% Students on Financial Aid
36%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$14,450
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
Admissions
Application Deadline
Dec. 15 / Feb. 1 / rolling
SSAT Required
Yes
Acceptance Rate
45%
Director of Admissions
Kimberly C. Loughlin
Associate Director of Admissions
Roselle Garro
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
20
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
16
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Eco Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, Latin Club, Literary Magazine, Math Club, Robotics Club, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Concert Choir, Dance, Drama/Theater, String Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Circus Arts, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Skiing and Snowboarding
Eco Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, Latin Club, Literary Magazine, Math Club, Robotics Club, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Concert Choir, Dance, Drama/Theater, String Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Circus Arts, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Skiing and Snowboarding
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Captain Mike Currie ’02, P’33 ’34 of the Turners Fall Fire Department -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Bement School cost?
The Bement School's tuition is approximately $81,855 for boarding students and $32,930 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Bement School?
The acceptance rate of The Bement School is 45%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 64%.
Who are famous alumni from The Bement School?
The Bement School famous alumni include: Captain Mike Currie ’02, P’33 ’34 of the Turners Fall Fire Department.
What sports does The Bement School offer?
The Bement School offers 20 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Skiing, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Winter Track.
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 Low student:teacher ratio.
When is the application deadline for The Bement School?
The application deadline for The Bement School is Dec. 15 / Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 15 / Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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