PK-12 co-ed school in Chestnut Hill, MA specializing in learning differences. Small classes, AP courses, strong financial aid available
Brimmer and May School is a PK-12 co-educational day school in Chestnut Hill, MA that actively supports students with learning differences and ADD/ADHD through dedicated learning difference programs. With an average class size of just 12 students and 80% of faculty holding advanced degrees, the school creates a personalized learning environment where students with diverse learning needs receive individualized attention and support.
The school's student-centered approach emphasizes active learning, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving—skills particularly valuable for students who benefit from structured, supportive academic environments. Brimmer and May offers a comprehensive curriculum including AP courses across multiple disciplines, along with numerous clubs and extracurricular activities that allow students to explore their interests and develop confidence. The school's commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in its 38% students of color enrollment and clubs like the Student Diversity Leadership Club and GSA.
Tuition is $65,950 annually (varying by grade level), with 30% of students receiving financial aid and an average grant of $42,090. Admission applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with a January 15 deadline. For more information about learning difference support, admissions, and financial aid, contact Brian C. Beale (Admissions Director) at (617) 566-7462 or visit brimmer.org.
| Year Founded | 1880 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $65,950 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies by grade/division. Please call for more information |
| Total Students | 404 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
| Admissions Director | Brian C. Beale |
| Admissions Associate | Amanda Miles |
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 30 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $42,090 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 38 |
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cross Country · Curling · Lacrosse · Soccer · Softball · Tennis · Ultimate Frisbee · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Acoustic Music · Admission Ambassador · Community Service Club · Cribbage and Card Games · Digital Fabrication/Making Club · Documentary Film Club · Doodle Art Club · Global Studies · GSA (Gender and Sexuality for All) · Knitting Club · Make Cool Videos Club · Model United Nations · Politics of the Election · Quiz Bowl · Robotics Club · Science Club · Sports Appreciation Club · STEAM · Stock Market Club · Strategic Games Club · Student Diversity Leadership Club · TED Talk Discussion Group · Warm Up America · Show More (7) · Hide |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · New England Association of Schools and Colleges · Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.brimmer.org/calendar |