Hillside School

404 Robin Hill Road, Marlborough, MA, 01752-0175
Tel: (508)485-2824
Grades: 5 - 9 | 130 students
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  • Hillside seeks students of average to above-average intelligence who are looking for a supportive, structured school. Excellent programs for students with minor learning disabilities or ADD/ADHD.
  • Hillside is situated on 150 acres of fields, forest, and ponds in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Marlborough is located just 30 miles from Boston.
  • Unique to Hillside are the working farm and a personalized approach to each student's education.
  • Tutorials are available in Language Arts, Math, Organization and Social Skills.

School Overview:
Hillside School
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 5 - 9
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1901
Student Body
Total Students 130 students
Student Body Type All-boys
% Students of Color 45% (MA School Avg.: 23%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 25%
Average Class Size 12 students
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(khaki pants, dress shirt, tie)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes 7 day - $51,000 5 day - $45,250 Day - $29,950
% on Financial Aid 36%
Admissions Director Kristen Naspo
Admissions Associate Matthew Kowalchick
Sports
Total Sports Offered 14 sports
Sports
Alpine Skiing Baseball
Basketball Cross Country
Golf Ice Hockey
Lacrosse Mountain Biking
Rock Climbing Snowboarding
Soccer Tennis
Track and Field Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 16 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Adventure Band
Book Club Cooking
Drama Eco-Team
Flag-Football Frisbee
Glee Club Green Cup Challenge
Guitar Club Ping-Pong
Rocketry Sketching
Wiffleball/Dodgeball Yearbook

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Nearby Schools:

Hillside School
Gr. 5-9 | 0 mi. away
Our Future Learning Center
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 1.1 mi. away
St Bernadette Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 2.1 mi. away
Next Generation Children's Centers
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 2.5 mi. away
The Cottage Childrens Center
Gr. K | 2.6 mi. away
Immaculate Conception School
Gr. K-9 | 2.8 mi. away

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