Kimball Union Academy is a private boarding school located in New Hampshire.
Founded in 1813, it is the 22nd oldest boarding school in the United States.
It is located in the upper Connecticut River Valley village of Meriden, New Hampshire.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NH School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Yearly Tuition: $80,100
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Kimball Union Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1813
Colors
Black, Orange, Orange/Black
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Sep 5, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026
Campus Size
300
Student Body
Total Students
343 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
130 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$80,100
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Be You. Become Who You Want to Be.
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Kimball Union Academy cost?
Kimball Union Academy's tuition is approximately $80,100 for private students.
What is Kimball Union Academy's ranking?
Kimball Union Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Kimball Union Academy?
The application deadline for Kimball Union Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Kimball Union Academy located?
Kimball Union Academy is located in the Meriden neighborhood of Plainfield, NH.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Kimball Union Academy is Kimball Union Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Estabrook Christian School (5.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Montessori Discovry School Of The Twin States, Inc (8.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: 9-12 | 338 students 0.4 miles 64 Main Street
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-2100
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-2100
0.4
9-12
338
Estabrook Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Grades: 1-9 | 11 students 5.3 miles 1050 Route 12A
Plainfield, NH 03781
(603) 675-2455
Plainfield, NH 03781
(603) 675-2455
5.3
1-9
11
Foundations
Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 16 students 8.2 miles 147 Main St
Windsor, VT 05089
(802) 674-4428
Windsor, VT 05089
(802) 674-4428
8.2
Inquire with school
16
Montessori Discovry School Of The Twin States, Inc
Montessori School
Grades: PK-K | 40 students 8.6 miles 112 Etna Road
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 667-8166
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 667-8166
8.6
PK-K
40
Dhmc Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS | 61 students 9.3 miles 1 Medical Center Drive
Lebanon, NH 03756
(603) 643-6504
Lebanon, NH 03756
(603) 643-6504
9.3
NS
61
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