Belmont Hill School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MA School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 471 students
Yearly Tuition: $68,350
Acceptance rate: 20%
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Belmont Hill School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Belmont Hill School
7	55
8	67
9	88
10	80
11	90
12	91

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1923

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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School Calendar

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Campus Size

40 acres

School Motto

Working Together

Student Body

Total Students

471 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

76 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

11 students

Average SAT score

1397

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

jacket and tie

Number of AP Courses

22 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$68,350

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% on Financial Aid

28%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$53,000

Acceptance Rate

20%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Charlie Doar

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$172 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

Alpine SkiingBaseball

BasketballCrew

Cross CountryFootball

GolfIce Hockey

LacrosseNordic Skiing

SailingSoccer

SquashTennis

Track and FieldWrestling

Colors

White, Navy Blue, Maroon

School Mascot

Sextants

School Notes

Belmont Hill is a community dedicated to developing boys in mind, body, and spirit.
In a school that challenges and supports students in and beyond the classroom, we strive for excellence, honoring clear thinking and creativity, competition and teamwork, tradition and vision.
Valuing difference, we seek students, faculty, and staff from a broad range of backgrounds who will embrace honest effort, curiosity, courage, and compassion.
Working together, we seek to foster in each boy good character, commitment to service, global responsibility, and a passion for lifelong learning.

Belmont Hill is a community dedicated to developing boys in mind, body, and spirit.
In a school that challenges and supports students in and beyond the classroom, we strive for excellence, honoring clear thinking and creativity, competition and teamwork, tradition and vision.
Valuing difference, we seek students, faculty, and staff from a broad range of backgrounds who will embrace honest effort, curiosity, courage, and compassion.
Working together, we seek to foster in each boy good character, commitment to service, global responsibility, and a passion for lifelong learning.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Bill Cleary - Hockey player, Olympic Gold Medalist, and Silver Medalist -
- Robert Cleary - Hockey player, Olympic Gold Medalist -
- Dara Alizadeh - Para-athlete; competed in rowing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Belmont Hill School cost?

Belmont Hill School's tuition is approximately $68,350 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Belmont Hill School?

The acceptance rate of Belmont Hill School is 20%, which is lower than the national average of 71%. Belmont Hill School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Massachusetts with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from Belmont Hill School?

Belmont Hill School famous alumni include: Bill Cleary - Hockey player, Olympic Gold Medalist, and Silver Medalist, Robert Cleary - Hockey player, Olympic Gold Medalist and Dara Alizadeh - Para-athlete; competed in rowing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Does Belmont Hill School offer a summer program?

Yes, Belmont Hill School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Belmont Hill School offer?

Belmont Hill School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Sailing, Soccer, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field and Wrestling. Belmont Hill School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for most sports offered.

What is Belmont Hill School's ranking?

Belmont Hill School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Belmont Hill School?

The application deadline for Belmont Hill School is Jan. 15.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Middlesex County, MA is $29,039 for elementary schools and $49,609 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Middlesex County, MA is 61% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).