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Founded in 1869, Stoneleigh-Burnham School (SBS) is a boarding and day school for girls in Grades 7 - 12 and Postgraduate (PG). Located in Western Massachusetts, SBS is the first and only girls' school in New England to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
IB Creativity Activity Service (CAS), IB Dance (HL & SL), IB Environmental Systems & Societies, IB History (HL & SL), IB Visual Art (HL & SL), International Baccalaureate Art (HL & SL), International Baccalaureate English (HL & SL), International Baccalaureate French (HL & SL), International Baccalaureate Mathematics (HL & SL), International Baccalaureate Music (HL & SL), International Baccalaureate Spanish (HL & SL), International Baccalaureate Theory of Knowledge
Blue Key Tourguides, Community Service Club, Debate and Public Speaking, Gender and Sexuality Alliance, Math Club, Multicultural Club, Peer Tutors, Resident Assistants, Student Alumnae Association, Student Council, Student of Color Affinity Group
Arts and Music Programs:
Chamber Music, Chorus, Literary Society, Octet, Rock Band, Yearbook
School Notes
School Motto: We Discover Our Voice
School Mascot: Owls
Founded in 1869, Stoneleigh-Burnham School (SBS) is a boarding
and day school for girls in Grades 7 - 12 and Postgraduate (PG).
Nestled in the Connecticut River Valley of Western Massachusetts,
SBS educates students from across the country and around the world
on our beautiful 100-acre campus. Located 58 miles from Bradley
International Airport in Hartford, Connecticut and 97 miles from
Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts, SBS is
geographically situated nearby the Five College Consortium- a
higher education non-profit fostering a vibrant intellectual
community that includes Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount
Holyoke College, Smith College, and the University of Massachusetts
Amherst. SBS students have access to collaborative academic
programs, enterprise initiatives, and community engagement.SBS's
Learning Center supports all academic disciplines designed to
ensure that each student receives personalized support for their
individual learning profile. Boarding begins in Grade 7 and
international students are welcome to enroll in Middle School
(Grade 7 & 8). Additionally, students are welcome to enroll
throughout the year due to our flexible enrollment program. We
encourage you to visit sbschool.org/admissions to learn
more.SBS is the first and only girls' school in New England
to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
Inspiring students to pursue meaningful lives based on honor,
respect, and intellectual curiosity, SBS provides opportunities for
a well-rounded educational experience. These include, but are not
limited to, artistic endeavors in both the visual and performing
arts, competitive and recreational athletic pursuits, dynamic clubs
and dedicated student affinity groups, a world-class Debate &
Public Speaking Society, and an internationally recognized
equestrian program.
Stoneleigh-Burnham School's tuition is approximately $77,600 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Stoneleigh-Burnham School?
The acceptance rate of Stoneleigh-Burnham School is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 71%.
What sports does Stoneleigh-Burnham School offer?
Stoneleigh-Burnham School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Basketball, Dance, Equestrian, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is Stoneleigh-Burnham School's ranking?
Stoneleigh-Burnham School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Stoneleigh-Burnham School?
The application deadline for Stoneleigh-Burnham School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Grades: 7-12 | 370 students75.7 miles 85 Lowder St Dedham, MA 02026 (781) 326-6161
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(5 reviews)
53/22/2024
My time at SBS was pivotal. The three years I spent turned an awkward student with no voice to a confident student with a solid voice. I still am active on campus giving back to the place I love so much. This is the Stoneleigh Burnham experience: a lifelong bond.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Heather
512/15/2023
This is a fantastic school. As an alumni, I feel that it prepared me for an excellent education and gave me the foundation for my future success. I feel that you can not go wrong by choosing Stoneleigh Burnham School.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Dr. Beth Williams
511/24/2022
We are in our 3rd year of being SBS parents and our child couldn`t be happier. The well-rounded education curriculum is just what we were looking for. We are looking forward to watching our child continue to blossom during high school at SBS!
- Posted by Parent - Tamara
55/9/2018
I absolutely loved my time at Stoneleigh; the caring, nurturing environment combined with rigorous coursework and challenging extracurriculars prepared me for college, graduate school, career, and maintaining a self-care personal life of riding and sports!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Mary
510/14/2017
Great academics with very small class sizes and lots of teacher support and interaction. IB curriculum is very intense, but extra attention means that most girls excel. Caring, inclusive community.
- Posted by Parent - Girl'sMom
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