Northwood School is a specialized boarding and day school in Lake Placid, NY serving grades 9-12 with ADHD and learning difference support.
Northwood School is a specialized boarding and day school in Lake Placid, NY that provides tailored support for students with learning differences and ADHD. Serving grades 9-12, the school maintains a 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio with an average class size of 10 students, ensuring individualized attention and structured learning environments that benefit students who learn differently.
The school's faculty includes 32 classroom teachers, with 50% holding advanced degrees, equipped to deliver specialized instruction and support. Beyond academics, Northwood offers unique outdoor programming including skiing, climbing, mountaineering, and water sports, which provide alternative engagement pathways and build confidence for students who learn differently. The residential model, with 85% of students living on campus, creates a consistent support system and structured community environment.
Northwood accepts both day and boarding students with tuition of $63,860 for boarding or $45,000 for day students, and financial aid is available to 55% of the student body with an average grant of $40,000. Admissions are rolling with an acceptance rate of 55%, and the school offers AP courses, college counseling, and a strong track record with an average SAT score of 1100 among graduates.
At a Glance
Grades9-12
Students185
Class Size10:1 ratio
Tuition$63,860
Fin. Aid55% receive aid
Est.1905
DeadlineJan. 31 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1905 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $63,860 |
| Tuition Notes | $63,860 Boarding $45,000 Day $1,700 International Student Fee $4,700 ESL |
| Total Students | 185 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 50 |
| Average Class Size | 10 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Gino Riffle |
| Admissions Associate | Elenor Mandigo |
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 31 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 55 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 55 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $40,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 27 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Advanced Courses
Advanced Placement MacroeconomicsAdvanced Placement PsychologyAdvanced Placement World History
AP Courses
AP BiologyAP CalculusAP English LiteratureAP Environmental ScienceAP US History
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Alpine Skiing · Climbing · Crew · Dance · Freestyle Skiing · Golf · Ice Hockey · Indoor Soccer · Kayaking · Lacrosse · Mountain Biking · Mountaineering · Nordic Skiing · Rock Climbing · Ski Jumping · Snowboarding · Soccer · Tennis · Volleyball · Weightlifting · Show More (4) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Black Student Union · Community Service Club · International Student Council · Robotics Team · Sustainability Club · Yearbook Committee · Arts and Music Programs: · Band Program · Drama Club · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Intramural Soccer · Outing Club · Recreational Skiing |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.northwoodschool.org/academics/calendar |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1100 |
| Average ACT Score | 24 |