The Newman School
The Newman School offers the prestigious International Baccalaureate program in a uniquely welcoming and supportive environment.
Our extraordinary faculty have deep international and independent school experience.
Boarding in the prestigious Back Bay neighbohood, around the corner from some the best Universities in the country.
Our motto "Cor ad cor loquitur" - Heart speaks to heart- Is the foundation of all that we do.
Our small community nestled in a larger city environment offers students a chance to be both recognized and independent.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 235 students
- Yearly Tuition: $27,000
- Acceptance rate: 50%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1945
Student Body
Total Students
235 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
10 students
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Biology, Business Management, Chemistry, Computer Science, Dance, Economics, Environmental Systems and Societies, Environmental Systems and Society, Extended Essay, Film, Further Mathematics, Global Politics, History, Mathematical Studies, Mathematics: analysis and approaches, Mathematics: applications and interpretation, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Social and Cultural Anthropology, Theory of Knowledge, Visual Arts, World Religions, World Studies
Average SAT score
1090
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(business casual dress code)
(business casual dress code)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,000
Tuition Notes
International student tuition is $38000
% on Financial Aid
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
Acceptance Rate
50%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
MELISSA BACON
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Chess Club, Entrpreneurship Club, Mock Trial
Club or Organization:
History Club, Math Team, Model United Nations, Newspaper, Robotics Team, Table Tennis Club, Theatre Club, Women's Empowerment
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sailing
Club or Organization:
History Club, Math Team, Model United Nations, Newspaper, Robotics Team, Table Tennis Club, Theatre Club, Women's Empowerment
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sailing
School Notes
- 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.
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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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