Independent boarding and day school in Massachusetts for students with learning differences and ADHD in grades 6-12
The Macduffie School is an independent boarding and day school in Granby, Massachusetts, specifically designed to support students with learning differences and attention challenges in grades 6 through 12. The school offers dedicated Learning Difference Programs and ADD/ADHD Support, creating a structured and inclusive environment where students with special needs can thrive academically and socially alongside their peers.
With an average class size of just 11 students and 74% of faculty holding advanced degrees, MacDuffie provides personalized instruction and individualized academic support that is essential for students with learning disabilities. The school's mission emphasizes respect for diversity and ethical development, fostering a community where students with special needs are encouraged to build confidence, intellectual habits, and strong academic skills through tailored learning approaches.
MacDuffie offers flexible enrollment options including full boarding, home stay, and day programs, with tuition ranging from $28,870 for grades 6-8 to $34,120 for grades 9-12. Forty-nine percent of students receive financial aid, and the school maintains rolling admissions with a 65% acceptance rate. The school also provides a robust curriculum including AP courses, arts programs, and diverse athletics and clubs to engage all learners and support their holistic development.
| Year Founded | 1890 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $75,420 |
| Tuition Notes | Boarding - 75420 Home Stay - 73220 Day (6 - 8) - $28,870 Day (9 - 12) - $34,120 |
| Total Students | 198 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 74 |
| Average Class Size | 11 |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 |
| Admissions Director | Elizabeth Griffin |
| Admissions Associate | Aldo Santiago |
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / Jun. 1 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 65 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 49 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 51 |
| Sports | Badminton · Basketball · Cross Country · Dance · Equestrian · Golf · Soccer · Swimming · Tennis · Ultimate Frisbee · Volleyball · Weightlifting |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · As A Woman · As Schools Match Wits · Chess Club · Film Club · Improvisational Club · Key Club · Linguistics Club · MacDuffie Chinese Student Association · Marketing · Math Team · Photography Club · Queer Straight Alliance · Robotics Club · Swim Club · The Magnet · The Muse · Yearbook · Show More (1) · Hide · Arts and Music Programs: · A Cappella Ensemble · Drama Club · Orchestra |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) · Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | macduffie.org/calendar-of-events |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1210 |
| Average ACT Score | 26 |