Hampshire Country School

28 Patey Circle, Rindge, NH, 03461-0346
Hampshire Country School is a small, friendly boarding school for 20 to 25 boys, most of middle-school age. It is especially suitable for boys of very high intellectual ability who have had difficulty functioning in large, socially complex schools, including boys with ADHD, NVLD, and Asperger's. Traditional elementary and secondary courses are taught in very small classes. Recreation-level sports and activities are designed for fun and learning. The rustic 1700 acre campus includes  forests, lakes, streams, and a small farm.

School Overview:

Hampshire Country School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
State or regional independent school association
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 3 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Difficulties related to superior ability, NVLD, ADHD, Asperger\
Year Founded 1948
Student Body
Total Students 25 students
Student Body Type All-boys
% Students of Color 10% (NH School Avg.: 8%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 4:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 30%
Average Class Size 4 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(Collared shirts for classes. Jackets and ties for formal occasions.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $515,000
Tuition Notes All-inclusive tuition includes room, board, most activities, laundry, and most school supplies.The school does not offer financial aid.
Admissions Director William Dickerman
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 9 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
art board games, strategy games, and role playing games
canoeing care of farm animals
climbing wall drama
hiking and camping music lessons (piano, brass, singing)
recreational sports (tennis, soccer, floor hockey, etc.)

School Notes:

    • Can be a good choice for certain high ability boys with Asperger's syndrome, nonverbal learning disabilities, executive function difficulties, or ADHD.
    • Best entering ages: 8- to 12-years-old
    • Typical class size: 3 to 6 students Typical dorm-group size: 5 to 8 students
    • All students are boarding students. All faculty live on campus.
    • Students typically come from more than a dozen states, including all parts of the U.S.A., plus American students living abroad.

    Profile last updated: 05/23/2013

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Hampshire Country School
Gr. 3-12 | 0 mi. away
Heritage Christian School
Gr. K-11 | 1.5 mi. away
Cushing Academy
Gr. 9-12 | 4 mi. away
The Meeting School
Gr. 9-12 | 5.3 mi. away
Our Redeemer Preschool
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 5.4 mi. away
Victory High School
Gr. 9-12 | 6.7 mi. away

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