The Macduffie School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked MA School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 198 students
Yearly Tuition: $75,420
Acceptance rate: 65%
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / Jun. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	The Macduffie School
6	6
7	10
8	7
9	23
10	38
11	52
12	62

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1890

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Last Day of School

Sat. May 29, 2027

School Motto

To foster in all students the intellectual habits of mind, high ethical standards, and respect for diversity required for becoming effective individuals in their personal and work lives and moral and responsible participants in the world beyond.

Student Body

Total Students

198 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

51%

State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

74%

Average Class Size

11 students

Average SAT score

1210

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Average Percentile SSAT

52%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AP BC CalculusAP Calculus

AP ChemistryAP French

AP Language and CompositionAP Latin

AP Literature and CompositionAP Multivariable Calculus

AP PhysicsAP Pre-Calculus

AP SpanishAP Statistics

AP U.S.HistoryAP World History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1 / Jun. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$75,420

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Tuition Notes

Boarding - 75420 Home Stay - 73220 Day (6 - 8) - $28,870 Day (9 - 12) - $34,120

% on Financial Aid

49%

Acceptance Rate

65%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Elizabeth Griffin

Admissions Associate

Aldo Santiago

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$1 million

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

TennisUltimate Frisbee

VolleyballWeightlifting

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

20 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

As A WomanAs Schools Match Wits

Chess ClubFilm Club

Improvisational ClubKey Club

Linguistics ClubMacDuffie Chinese Student Association

MarketingMath Team

Photography ClubQueer Straight Alliance

Robotics ClubSwim Club

The MagnetThe Muse

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Arts and Music Programs:

A Cappella EnsembleDrama Club

Orchestra

School Notes

Small School Community, Big School Opportunity! Founded in 1890, The MacDuffie School is an independent boarding and day school in Granby, Massachusetts for Boys and Girls in grades six through twelve.
Our mission is to foster in all students the intellectual habits of mind, high ethical standards, and respect for diversity required for becoming effective individuals in their personal and work lives and moral and responsible participants in the world beyond.

We balance a rigorous academic program with a warm and caring community. Our students come to us from the Pioneer Valley and across the globe. The MacDuffie School embraces the uniqueness of each student to create an inclusive environment; both our small class sizes (an average of 11 students) and our small school size allows every student to be known by every adult. The result is meaningful connections that have a great impact on each student`s educational experience.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Betsy Bernard - Former President of AT&T

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Macduffie School cost?

The Macduffie School's tuition is approximately $75,420 for private students.

What schools are The Macduffie School often compared to?

The Macduffie School is often viewed alongside schools like The Williston Northampton School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of The Macduffie School?

The acceptance rate of The Macduffie School is 65%, which is lower than the national average of 73%.

Who are famous alumni from The Macduffie School?

The Macduffie School famous alumni include: Betsy Bernard.

What sports does The Macduffie School offer?

The Macduffie School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Weightlifting.

What is The Macduffie School's ranking?

The Macduffie School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for The Macduffie School?

The application deadline for The Macduffie School is Feb. 1 / Jun. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 / Jun. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 6/20/2014

The MacDuffie School in Granby, MA has been a wonderful school experience for my daughter who entered the school in 6 grade three years ago when it moved to Granby. The academics have been very challenging and the teachers outstanding. They offer a wide variety of clubs, theater productions, community service opportunities and athletics. The overall experience has been wonderful! I believe she is receiving a top notch education at The MacDuffie School.

- Posted by Parent - jjski

5 1/10/2012

I have three years experience living here. I am an international student and now a senior. The school has a rather good academic program. Teachers are generally good

- Posted by Student/Alumni - lustf

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The average private school tuition in Hampshire County, MA is $33,631 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).