Coeducational boarding and day school for grades 9-12 with specialized support for students with learning differences and ADD/ADHD
Suffield Academy is a coeducational boarding and day school for grades 9-12 that actively supports students with learning differences, including those with ADD/ADHD and language-based learning disabilities. The school's structured yet nurturing environment is designed to challenge students while respecting their individual needs, making it a suitable option for families seeking a traditional prep school experience with dedicated learning support programs.
With an average class size of just 10 students and 76% of faculty holding advanced degrees, Suffield provides personalized attention and strong academic instruction. The school's commitment to individual differences is reflected in its curriculum and teaching approach, ensuring that students with learning differences receive the scaffolding and accommodations they need to succeed alongside their peers in a college-preparatory setting.
Suffield offers both day and boarding options for students across the United States and internationally. Tuition for boarding students is $71,500 annually, with 34% of students receiving financial aid (average grant: $26,400). The school's rolling admissions process, extensive extracurricular and sports offerings, and optional post-graduate year provide flexibility for students who may benefit from additional time to mature academically or socially.
At a Glance
Grades9-12
Students410
Class Size10:1 ratio
Tuition$71,500
Fin. Aid34% receive aid
Est.1833
DeadlineJan. 15 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), Other school association(s), New England Association of Schools and Colleges
School Information
| Year Founded | 1833 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $71,500 |
| Tuition Notes | boarding cost |
| Total Students | 410 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 76 |
| Average Class Size | 10 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Sean Atkins |
| Admissions Associate | Emily Leech |
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 29 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 34 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $26,400 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 12 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Language Based
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Alpine Skiing · Baseball · Basketball · Crew · Cross Country · Dance · Diving · Field Hockey · Football · Golf · Kayaking · Lacrosse · Riflery · Rock Climbing · Snowboarding · Soccer · Softball · Squash · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Water Polo · Wrestling · Show More (8) · Hide |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) · Other school association(s) · New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.suffieldacademy.org/calendar |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
Contact the school
(860) 386-4400185 North Main Street, Suffield, Connecticut 06078
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