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Brooks School

Brooks School's mission to provide the most meaningful educational experience our students will have in their lives.
Brooks School provides a co-educational, college preparatory program for 345 students on a 251-acre campus overlooking Lake Cochichewick..
Brooks offers a challenging academic curriculum that includes 19 advanced placement courses in addition to honors courses.
Brooks' Exchange Program offers opportunities to study abroad in Europe, Africa, and South America.
A unique summer science program, Students on the Forefront places juniors at research laboratories, hospitals and hubs of engineering and technological innovation. The program opens doors for rising sixth-form students to gain professional insights and experiences in areas of intellectual curiosity or passion.
Winter Term is an intense, three-week, one-topic course of study held each January. The goal of Winter Term is to put into practice the concept of "depth over breadth."
On the stage and in the gallery, visual and performing arts are an integral part of school life, while on the athletic fields numerous teams have won New England or league championships in recent years.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $79,450
  • Acceptance rate: 25%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School History
School Resources

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1926
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
Campus Size
270

Student Body

Total Students
351 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
27%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Brooks School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
76%
Average Class Size
12 students
Number of AP Courses
19 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
BiologyCalculus (AB)
Calculus (BC)Chemistry
ChineseComputer Science
English LiteratureEnvironmental Science
FrenchLatin
MicroeconomicsMusic Theory
PhysicsSpanish
Spanish LiteratureStatistics
Studio ArtU.S. History
World History
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Brooks has both formal and academic dress codes.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Jan. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition listed is the boarding tuition. Day tuition is $65520
% on Financial Aid
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$53,000
Acceptance Rate
25%
National avg.: 81%
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Bini Egertson
Application URL
Endowment Size
$101.95 million

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
28 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art AssociationAshburn Society
Asian American AssociationBeatbox Club
Brooks Brothers and SistersBrooks Improv Group (B.I.G.)
Chapel FellowshipChess Club
Community ServiceDebate Club
Engineering ClubGay-Straight Alliance
Gospel ChoirInternational Club
Jazz BandJewish Student Organization
Math TeamPhillips Brooks Society
Rock BandSki Club
Still Waters Literary GroupStudent Activities
Student NewspaperStudents Embracing Culture
Tour GuidesYearbook


Club or Organization:
Intersection PublicationThe Tavern Publication

School Notes

  • School Motto: Victuri te salutamus
  • School Mascot: None
Brooks School offers an exceptional blend of rigorous academics, close-knit community, and breathtaking campus life on the shores of Lake Cochichewick. With small class sizes, passionate teachers, and incredible opportunities like our signature experiential learning programs and global exchanges, students are supported in discovering who they are and who they want to become. Whether you're interested in the arts, athletics, or leadership, Brooks helps you grow inside and outside the classroom - all while building lifelong friendships in a warm, welcoming environment.
  • Brooks has three unique programs we encourage you to learn more about: Students on the Forefront of Science, Winter Term, and our Exchange Program.
  • The goal of Winter Term is to put into practice the concept of "depth over breadth," something that supports the school`s mission of providing the most meaningful educational experiences Brooks students will have. The single-course structure of Winter Term allows students and faculty to work together even more closely than they do in regular classes.
  • The Students on the Forefront Program is an initiative developed by the Science Department at Brooks School. The goal of the program is to provide rising sixth-formers (between junior and senior year) with innovative experiences that will expose them to research, technology, and advanced studies in the sciences.
  • Our Exhange Program, founded in 1986, promotes the global education of students from Brooks and its partner schools in Botswana, Hungary, Morocco, Scotland, Spain and Peru. By living abroad as residents in other school communities, our students are challenged to extend themselves to another place, another culture, another people and, most importantly, to be affected by them, to be changed by them.
  • Something exciting is always going on here, so please make an appointment to come visit us in person or virtually.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Brooks School cost?
Brooks School's tuition is approximately $79,450 for private students.
What schools are Brooks School often compared to?
Brooks School is often viewed alongside schools like Phillips Academy Andover by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Brooks School?
The acceptance rate of Brooks School is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 71%. Brooks School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Massachusetts with low acceptance rates.
Does Brooks School offer a summer program?
Yes, Brooks School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Brooks School offer?
Brooks School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Volleyball and Wrestling. Brooks School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for most sports offered.
What is Brooks School's ranking?
Brooks School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Brooks School?
The application deadline for Brooks School is Jan. 15.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $79,450
  • Acceptance rate: 25%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: Verified school update

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