Institution Type: Private Episcopal co-educational boarding school for teenagers aged 13–18 (grades 8–12 and postgraduate) with residence hall accommodation.
Annual Tuition (2025–2026, boarding): from $62,500 to $67,500 USD (including tuition, accommodation, and meals); day school — from $18,500 to $20,000 USD. For more detailed pricing, please contact our managers.
Hoosac School was founded in 1889 by philanthropist Edward Dudley Tibbits and is one of the oldest private schools in New York State. The 350-acre campus is located in the Owl Valley in the town of Hoosick, at the foot of the Taconic Mountains, about 48 kilometres from Albany. It enrols around 240–250 students from over 30 countries, with about 50% of students being international and about 70% living on campus. The teacher-student ratio is 1:9, with an average class size of 9, ensuring a personalised approach to each student. The school has an overall grade of A according to Niche, including a top grade of A+ for student body diversity.
The academic programme includes 17 Advanced Placement courses, as well as an ESL programme for international students and STEAM courses. The average SAT score of graduates is 1300, and the average ACT score is 29 (according to Boarding School Review). About 90% of graduates go on to four-year universities, including leading US institutions. The extracurricular programme includes more than 17 clubs and sports sections, including hockey, football, basketball, and tennis.
Accommodation, Meals, and Pricing
Students are housed in on-campus residences, including Tibbits Hall, Wood Hall, Lavino House, Dudley Cottage, Whitcomb Hall, Pitt-Mason Hall, and others. Most rooms are single and double, with allocation based on age and grade. School staff live in the houses alongside the students, ensuring safety, order, and help with adaptation. Meals are provided on a full boarding basis. Admission requires an academic transcript, two references (from English and mathematics teachers), an interview, and the Duolingo English Test. The school offers financial aid: according to Niche, 60% of students receive support, with an average grant of $20,000.