Institution Type: Private co-educational boarding school for teenagers aged 13–18 (grades 9–12 and postgraduate) with residence hall accommodation.
Annual Tuition (2026–2027): $77,750 USD (7-day boarding) / $63,400 USD (5-day boarding) / $36,500 USD (day). For more detailed pricing, please contact our managers.
The Winchendon School was founded in 1926 and is located in the town of Winchendon, Massachusetts, on a 326-acre campus between the Monadnock and Wachusett mountains. Today, this boarding school enrols around 265 students, with about 80% living on campus and 21% being international. The average class size is 8, and the teacher-student ratio is 6:1. The school follows the motto "Nulla Vestigia Retrorsum" and focuses on personalised learning in small groups.
The academic programme includes 22 Advanced Placement courses and an ESL programme for international students. The average SAT score of graduates is 1300, and the average ACT score is 30. Graduates go on to leading US universities, including Boston University and Northeastern University. 40% of students receive financial aid, with an average grant of $18,000.
Accommodation, Meals, and Pricing
Students are housed in six residence halls on campus. School staff live alongside the students, providing round-the-clock support and safety. Meals are provided on a full boarding basis in a communal dining hall. Admission requires an interview and academic documents. The school accepts Duolingo, TOEFL, or SSAT test results. The admissions committee selects about 40% of applicants, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.