College prep boarding school in NJ for grades 9-12 with specialized ADD/ADHD support, small classes, and rigorous academics with AP courses
Blair Academy is a college preparatory boarding school in Blairstown, NJ serving grades 9-12 with specialized support for students with ADD/ADHD. With 465 students and an average class size of 11, the school provides individualized attention through strong faculty-student relationships. The school's structured boarding community and small classes can be particularly beneficial for students managing attention and executive function challenges.
Blair offers a rigorous academic curriculum including AP courses across sciences, languages, humanities, and mathematics, alongside extensive co-curricular activities in athletics, arts, and clubs. Students with ADD/ADHD receive dedicated support services integrated into the college preparatory program, allowing them to access advanced coursework while receiving the accommodations and structure they need to succeed.
Founded in 1848, Blair Academy enrolls boarding and day students (tuition: $72,700 boarding, $50,600 day). Financial aid is available, with 38% of students receiving support averaging $40,000 annually. The admission deadline is January 15 with rolling admissions thereafter. Contact the admissions office at (908) 362-2009 or visit blair.edu for information about ADD/ADHD support services and the application process.
At a Glance
Grades9-12
Students465
Class Size11:1 ratio
Tuition$72,700
Fin. Aid38% receive aid
Est.1848
DeadlineJan. 15 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), New Jersey Association of Independent Schools
School Information
| Year Founded | 1848 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $72,700 |
| Tuition Notes | Day tuition: $50,600 |
| Total Students | 465 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 90 |
| Average Class Size | 11 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Edward Wenner |
| Admissions Associate | Caroline Wilson |
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 15 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 38 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $40,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
ADD/ADHD Support
Advanced Courses
Art HistoryBiologyCalculus ACalculus ABCalculus BCChemistryChinese Language and CultureComparative Government/PoliticsComputer ScienceEnglish LanguageEnglish LiteratureEnvironmental ScienceEuropean HistoryFrench LanguageFrench LiteratureLatinMicroeconomicsMusic TheoryPhysics 1Physics C - Electricity and MagnetismPhysics C - MechanicsPsychologySpanish LanguageStudio Art PortfolioUS HistoryWorld HistoryShow More (10)Hide
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Alpine Skiing · Baseball · Basketball · Crew · Cross Country · Field Hockey · Football · Golf · Lacrosse · Soccer · Softball · Squash · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Water Polo · Weightlifting · Winter Track · Wrestling · Show More (4) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Blue and White Key · Class Council · Society of Skeptics · Club or Organization: · ACTA Yearbook · Admission Ambassadors · Blair Academy Dancers · Blair Girls Who Code · Blair International Awareness Club · Blair Oracle (Newspaper) · Community Service Club · Debate Club · Drone Club · Healthy Relationships Committee · Investment Club · Lit Review · Model Congress · Model United Nations · Outdoor Skills · Perspectives · Quiz Bowl · Robotics Club · Show More (2) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · Blair Academy Singers · Blair Academy String Ensemble · Wind Symphony · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Kayaking |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) · New Jersey Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Presbyterian |
| School Calendar | www.blair.edu/calendars |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |