Groton School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked MA School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 379 students
Yearly Tuition: $62,740
Acceptance rate: 9%
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
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Groton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Groton School
8	25
9	79
10	95
11	96
12	84

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Grade 11 enrollment highest with 96 students, slightly above Grade 10 at 95 and Grade 12 at 84.

Year Founded

1884

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Last Day of School

Sat. Jun 5, 2027

Campus Size

480 acres

Student Body

Total Students

379 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

53%

State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

11 students

Average SAT score

1490

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

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Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Chemistry

AP FrenchAP Latin 4 - Vergil

AP Music TheoryAP Spanish

AP Statistics

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$62,740

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% on Financial Aid

40%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$46,519

Acceptance Rate

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Mr. James Funnell and Mr. Cort Pomeroy

Admissions Associate

Calvin Rambacher

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$611 million

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

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Track and FieldVolleyball

School Mascot

Zebra

School Notes

Set on a beautiful campus less than an hour's drive from Boston, Groton offers the resources of a much larger school to 379 students in grades 8 through 12.
Under the leadership of Headmaster Temba Maqubela, Groton has aggressively contained the cost of attendance and increased financial aid.
Over 40% of students benefit from a financial aid budget of almost $7 million.
Groton highlights two special programs.
GEOs (Groton Educational Opportunities) allow students to explore various locations around the world during vacations.
GRACE (GRoton Accelerate Challenge Enrich) accelerates students` academic progress during the summer between grades 9 and 10 if they so desire.
Founded in the Episcopal tradition, Groton offers wide-ranging art, athletic and service programs, the variety of perspectives reflected in a diverse student body, and the unique leadership opportunity of the Groton prefect year.

Set on a beautiful campus less than an hour's drive from Boston, Groton offers the resources of a much larger school to 380 students in grades 8 through 12. Under the leadership of Headmaster Temba Maqubela, Groton has aggressively contained the cost of attendance and increased financial aid. Over 42% of students benefit from a financial aid budget of almost $7 million. Groton highlights two special programs. GEOs (Groton Educational Opportunities) allow students to explore various locations around the world during vacations. GRACE (GRoton Accelerate Challenge Enrich) accelerates students` academic progress during the summer between grades 9 and 10 if they so desire. Founded in the Episcopal tradition, Groton offers wide-ranging art, athletic and service programs, the variety of perspectives reflected in a diverse student body, and the unique leadership opportunity of the Groton prefect year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Groton School cost?

Groton School's tuition is approximately $62,740 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Groton School?

The acceptance rate of Groton School is 9%, which is lower than the national average of 73%. Groton School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Massachusetts with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Groton School offer?

Groton School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Groton School's ranking?

Groton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Groton School?

The application deadline for Groton School is Jan. 15.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Middlesex County, MA is $29,151 for elementary schools and $49,756 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Middlesex County, MA is 64% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).