Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Yearly Tuition: $36,000
- Acceptance rate: 50%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 4 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
The Newman School
About the School
- The Newman School is a vibrant all-gender community serving grades seven through post graduate.
- We look for inquisitive, open-minded students who push themselves in pursuit of their passions: analyzing literature, investigating complex scientific phenomena, mastering an instrument, examining global challenges - wherever curiosity leads.
- Within and beyond our historic Marlborough Street brownstones, students explore nuanced ideas about the world around them.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Yearly Tuition: $36,000
- Acceptance rate: 50%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 4 / rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
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School Rankings
The Newman School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
dyslexia, dysgraphia, language-based
Year Founded
1945
School Calendar
School Motto
Cor ad Cor Loquitur
Student Body
Total Students
249 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 32%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
12 students
Average SAT score
1290
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
30
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
casual
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
BiologyChemistry
Computer ScienceEconomics
Extended EssayFilm
HistoryMathematics: analysis and approaches
Mathematics: applications and interpretationMusic
PhysicsTheory of Knowledge
Visual ArtsWorld Religions
World Studies
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
Dec. 4 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$36,000
Tuition Notes
Domestic day tuition grades 7-12: $36,000
International day tuition grades 7-12: $44,000
Boarding tuition 9-12: $72,000
% on Financial Aid
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$5,000
Acceptance Rate
50%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Melissa Bacon
Admissions Associate
Bette Imhoff
Application URL
Endowment Size
$8 million
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
16 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Book ClubChess Club
Computer Science ClubCreative Writing Club
Entrpreneurship ClubFilm Club
Math TeamMock Trial
Model United NationsMusic Performance Club
NewspaperPeer Tutoring Club
Robotics TeamSocial Justice Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Acapella GroupTheatre Club
School Notes
- Relationship-Centered Culture: Guided by our motto, "Heart Speaks to Heart," we foster close, trusting relationships between students, advisors, and faculty. Small classes and personalized attention ensure every student feels individually known, supported, and understood.
- Global-Mindedness & IB: As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, our curriculum challenges students to think critically and act ethically. Bringing together bright minds from Greater Boston and over fifty countries worldwide, we cultivate a truly global environment for young people to thrive.
- Boston as our Campus: Set in the heart of the Back Bay, the city is an extension of our classrooms. Our students train along the Charles River Esplanade, conduct research, and engage in hands-on, real-world learning through dynamic collaborations including the Boston Public Library, the Track at New Balance, New England Conservatory, Novartis, and NuVu.
- Newman is a truly international day school with students and faculty who have studied and taught around the world.
- Boarding program in Boston's prestigious Back Bay neighborhood.
- Every day, our students benefit from attentive and experiential learning surrounded by our "the city classroom", in the Back Bay of Boston, the "education" city.
- Vibrant co-curricular programs of sports and activities offer students opportunities for personal growth beyond the classroom.
- Partnerships with the Boston Public Library, Greater Boston YMCA, Community Rowing Club and Community Boating enrich our students' experience.
- The rigor and depth of our academic curriculum provides students distinction in any application process.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Marty Walsh - U.S. Secretary of Labor, Mayor of Boston
- Jon Moakley - Democratic Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Rules
- Charles Taylor - 22nd president of Liberia
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Newman School cost?
The Newman School's tuition is approximately $36,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Newman School?
The acceptance rate of The Newman School is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 73%. The Newman School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Massachusetts with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from The Newman School?
The Newman School famous alumni include: Marty Walsh, Jon Moakley and Charles Taylor.
What sports does The Newman School offer?
The Newman School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Rock Climbing, Sailing, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball.
What is The Newman School's ranking?
The Newman School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for The Newman School?
The application deadline for The Newman School is Dec. 4 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 4 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is The Newman School located?
The Newman School is located in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston, MA. There are 4 other private schools located in Back Bay.
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(617) 492-4922
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School Reviews
5 11/17/2020
Newman has been a fantastic place for our daughter to learn and grow. The teachers are amazing- engaging, communicative and experienced, with their own impressive educational backgrounds. The new headmaster has been wonderful and has handled the covid-19 crisis extremely well. This is our child's 3rd year at Newman. The location ( Back Bay) affords her the chance to take the T and gain independence. The school has several partnerships with wonderful programs- she sails on the Charles in their Community sailing program, rows at CRI for crew, and has a Y membership as part of the school membership. The curriculum is just the right balance for our child- she's definitely challenged but not swimming in homework or anxiety. The IB degree is widely recognized by colleges as rigorous and is an option for students to start in grade 11. The class sizes are small and teachers are extremely attentive to students. Each student has an advisor that follows their progress throughout the year and teachers are available anytime for extra help.
5 10/14/2017
it is a very good school, I wish that my daughter will be studied here.
5 4/15/2016
I graduated from Newman in 1968. My experience at Newman Preparatory School was fantastic. I have many wonderful memories of my time as a student at Newman. The faculty and staff were very helpful - very attentive. Newman opened doors for me academically and professionally.
5 7/24/2015
I graduated from Newman in 1991 and thought it was a fantastic school. The curriculum was challenging and the rich and diverse student body made up of a large percentage of international students made for an unforgettable experience.
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