Walnut Hill School For The Arts (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 277 students
Yearly Tuition: $64,460
Acceptance rate: 47%
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Walnut Hill School For The Arts 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	Walnut Hill School For The Arts
9	44
10	58
11	99
12	76

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Year Founded

1893

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

277 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

39%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

46 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

84%

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

Accelerated ChemistryAdvanced Calculus

Advanced EnglishBiology 2

French 6Physics 2

Spanish 6

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$64,460

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Tuition Notes

Day Student tuition 2019–20: $48,680

% on Financial Aid

38%

Acceptance Rate

47%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Susanne Carpenter

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$16 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

2 sports

Sports

BalletDance

Colors

Red, Purple

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

DanceFilm & Media Arts Major

MusicTheater major

Visual Art MajorWriting

School Notes

Founded in 1893, Walnut Hill School for the Arts is an independent, coeducational, boarding and day secondary school for the arts, for grades 9-12 (ages 13-18).
In conjunction with intensive arts training in dance, music, theater, visual art, and writing, film, and media art, the School offers a comprehensive and rigorous academic curriculum in all college-preparatory subjects, and is recognized as the premier school for the arts in the United States.
Walnut Hill is the only school with a joint program with a major, world-class conservatory: New England Conservatory.
The mission of Walnut Hill School for the Arts is to educate talented, accomplished and intellectually engaged young artists from all over the world.
The School does so in a diverse, humane and ethical community.
Walnut Hill graduates matriculate to the world's top conservatories, art schools, universities, and colleges and are performing on Broadway, television, and movies, and work with symphonies and dance companies around the world.

Walnut Hill School for the Arts is an independent boarding and day high school offering a transformational educational experience purposefully designed for student artists in grades 9-12, and a postgraduate year. We offer unparalleled training in dance; music; theater; visual art; and writing, film & media arts, complemented by a robust and innovative academic curriculum.
Every aspect of our program promotes our students' growth as bold artists, curious learners, and mindful citizens. Students from across the country and around the globe come together to form a dynamic community on our scenic campus located just west of Boston in Natick, Massachusetts.
Guided by master teachers and supported by peers from a variety of artistic backgrounds, Walnut Hill students graduate prepared to succeed in college and beyond.Learn more at www.walnuthillarts.org or follow us @WalnutHillArts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Walnut Hill School For The Arts cost?

Walnut Hill School For The Arts's tuition is approximately $64,460 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Walnut Hill School For The Arts?

The acceptance rate of Walnut Hill School For The Arts is 47%, which is lower than the national average of 71%.

What sports does Walnut Hill School For The Arts offer?

Walnut Hill School For The Arts offers 2 interscholastic sports: Ballet and Dance.

What is Walnut Hill School For The Arts's ranking?

Walnut Hill School For The Arts ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Walnut Hill School For The Arts?

The application deadline for Walnut Hill School For The Arts is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Calendar

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November 23, 2026 (Monday)

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November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

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November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

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November 26, 2026 (Thursday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 27, 2026 (Friday)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Middlesex County, MA is $29,039 for elementary schools and $49,609 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Middlesex County, MA is 61% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).