The Waring School is a liberal arts school for students in middle and high school (grades 6-12).
Our mission is to create and sustain a community of lifelong learners who are working together for the individual and the common good.
We assume that most learning in a lifetime takes place outside of school and that one of the purposes of school is to prepare an individual to learn on his or her own. We do not, consequently, think of school as an end in itself but as part of the continuum of a life-long process perpetually at work in each learner.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Yearly Tuition: $32,000
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
165 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
12 students
Number of AP Courses
3 courses
Advanced Courses
Calculus AB/BC, French Language and Culture, Studio Art
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,000
Tuition Notes
Tuition differs for 6-8th grade, for 9-11th grade, and for 12th grade.
% on Financial Aid
50%
Admissions Director
Shelley Morgan
Admissions Associate
Becky Schaeffer
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
19 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
College Bowl, Community Service, Current Events, Debate, Literary Journal, New England Math Club, Stewardship, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Portfolio, Brass Ensembles, Chamber Group, Jazz, Madrigals, Men's Chorus, Orchestra, Percussion, String, Theater, Women's Chorus
College Bowl, Community Service, Current Events, Debate, Literary Journal, New England Math Club, Stewardship, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Portfolio, Brass Ensembles, Chamber Group, Jazz, Madrigals, Men's Chorus, Orchestra, Percussion, String, Theater, Women's Chorus
School Notes
- Do not grade or rank
- Narrative evaluations each semester
- Status reports at midterm
- Students receive Credit, No Credit or Honors
- Honors level courses in grades 10-12
- AP French & Calculus
- 100% of graduates attend 4-year colleges
- National Merit Scholarship Program: 30 Finalists or Semifinalists, 80 Commended Students, since 1972.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Waring School cost?
Waring School's tuition is approximately $32,000 for private students.
What sports does Waring School offer?
Waring School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Soccer and Ultimate Frisbee.
When is the application deadline for Waring School?
The application deadline for Waring School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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