Northfield Mount Hermon (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 630 students
Yearly Tuition: $74,826
Acceptance rate: 32%
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Northfield Mount Hermon ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Northfield Mount Hermon
9	103
10	146
11	181
12	200

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Year Founded

1879

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Campus Size

746 acres

Student Body

Total Students

630 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

36%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

80 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

66%

Average Class Size

13 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

28 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$74,826

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Tuition Notes

Day-student tuition costs $49,751.

Summer Program Cost

$9,900

% on Financial Aid

39%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$56,314

Acceptance Rate

32%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Clair Ward

Admissions Associate

Gina Carballo

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$185 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

23 sports

Colors

Blue, Maroon

School Mascot

The Wolf

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

43 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

WNMH Radio

Club or Organization:

AASA: Asian American Students AssociationAfrican Students Association

Amnesty InternationalBreakaway (Christian fellowship)

Chess ClubChinese-Speaking Student Union

Circle of SistersDebate Club

Debate SocietyEnd the Silence

Entrepreneurship ClubFound Threads (adoption focused club)

Gender Sexuality AllianceHong Kong Student Assn.

Hong Kong Student AssociationInterfaith Student Council

Investment ClubJapanese Student Association

Jewish Student AllianceKazakh Student Association

Korean Student Assn.Lamplighter (newspaper)

MandalaMindfulness Meditation

Model United NationsMuslim Student Association

NMH Coding ClubOperation Happy Birthday

OrienteeringRussian-Speaking Student Association

SALSA ClubScience Club

South Asian Student Assn.Student Activities Committee

Student Alumni AssociationTaiwanese Student Assn.

The BrothersVietnamese Student Assn.

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Arts and Music Programs:

Hogappella (a cappella)Northfield Mount Harmony (a cappella)

The Nellies (a cappella)Theater Lab

School Notes

Northfield Mount Hermon (NMH) is an independent boarding and day school serving 630 students in grades 9 through 12, plus a postgraduate year. We offer an advanced educational experience in a student-centered, inclusive community that prioritizes academic excellence.
As students learn, they develop the skills and the resolve necessary to live with humanity and purpose.
At NMH, we educate our students' heads, hearts, and hands, preparing them to be citizens and leaders who learn with passion, lead with intention, and act with humanity.
We are located on a serene, wooded 1,353-acre campus in Massachusetts' Connecticut River Valley.

Northfield Mount Hermon (NMH) is an independent boarding and day school for students in grades 9 through 12, plus a postgraduate year, located on a 1,353-acre campus in Massachusetts' Connecticut River Valley. We educate 630 students from 60 countries, and 34% of our domestic students are students of color.
At NMH, we help students discover their passions and instill a sense of purpose through an education for the head, heart, and hands. We empower students to learn with passion, lead with intention, and act with humanity, preparing them to be engaged citizens and leaders.
Inclusivity, learning for life, and service are our core values. We strive to create a community where every member feels welcomed and valued. We challenge each other to be curious, critical thinkers who confront biases and work towards becoming the best versions of ourselves. Our commitment to service emphasizes the importance of contributing to the community, fostering respect, compassion, and empathy.
Under our distinctive College-Model Academic Program (CMAP), students take three major courses each semester, totaling six per year. Seventy-minute class periods allow time for deeper exploration and stronger teacher-student relationships. The average class size is 13, and the student-teacher ratio is 6 to 1. Our Advanced Scholars Program allows students to take on college-level work and real-world applications through project-based assessments.
Our program balances academics with athletics, arts, service, and student leadership activities. Students choose from numerous sports teams, performing arts groups, volunteer opportunities, and clubs, allowing them to pursue their passions and discover new interests.
Our campus life program integrates academic goals with residential experiences, creating a community where students engage with diverse identities and develop their worldviews in a spirit of dialogue. Supported by compassionate mentors through our Connection 360 program, NMH students are challenged academically, empowered within our community, and supported in their journey to becoming critical thinkers, problem solvers, and purposeful citizens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Northfield Mount Hermon cost?

Northfield Mount Hermon's tuition is approximately $74,826 for private students and $9,900 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of Northfield Mount Hermon?

The acceptance rate of Northfield Mount Hermon is 32%, which is lower than the national average of 71%. Northfield Mount Hermon's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Massachusetts with low acceptance rates.

Does Northfield Mount Hermon offer a summer program?

Yes, Northfield Mount Hermon offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Northfield Mount Hermon offer?

Northfield Mount Hermon offers 23 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Wrestling. Northfield Mount Hermon is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for most sports offered.

What is Northfield Mount Hermon's ranking?

Northfield Mount Hermon 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, Most extracurriculars offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Northfield Mount Hermon?

The application deadline for Northfield Mount Hermon is Jan. 15.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 2/1/2022

Although I did not appreciate the boarding school ambiance, Mt Hermon gave me an A+ education. As a retired college professor, I can now say it taught me the key elements of great teaching. It helped me become in the 1970s one of the best college teachers in the state of Texas. Now, recently; ly retire,d I can now look back, and say "Thank you, Mt. Hermon." In addition, as the son of parents living abroad, Mt. Hermon also took care of me during the holidays. Not many other schools did that.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Richard Milk

5 3/18/2021

NMH taught me to think, write, challenge myself, and care about and want to contribute to bettering the world. Top notch education that will last a lifetime.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Tashara

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Franklin County, MA is $47,013 for elementary schools and $65,845 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Franklin County, MA is 46% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).