The Newman School is a grades 7-12 independent school in Boston, MA, specializing in support for dyslexia, dysgraphia, and ADHD.
The Newman School is a co-educational independent school in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, serving grades 7-12. The school provides a uniquely welcoming and supportive environment built on the philosophy of "Cor ad cor loquitur" (Heart speaks to heart). With an average class size of 12 and a faculty where 80% hold advanced degrees, the school offers a small, intimate community where students can achieve both independence and personal recognition.
Specializing in support for students with learning differences, The Newman School offers dedicated programs for dyslexia, dysgraphia, and language-based learning needs, as well as specific support for ADD/ADHD. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, the curriculum is rigorous and diverse, featuring advanced courses in sciences, mathematics, humanities, and the arts, all delivered within a nurturing academic framework.
The school offers both day and boarding options, with tuition for day students at $34,000 and domestic boarding at $68,000. Admissions operate on a rolling basis with key deadlines in early winter. Beyond academics, students can engage in various extracurriculars, including robotics, peer tutoring, and various athletic programs, all within a nonsectarian, inclusive setting.
At a Glance
Grades7-12
Students258
Class Size12:1 ratio
Tuition$34,000
Fin. Aid30% receive aid
Est.1945
DeadlineDec. 3 / Jan. 31 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE), International Baccalaureate (IB) World School
School Information
| Year Founded | 1945 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $34,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Domestic Boarding Student = 68000 Day Student = $34,000 International Boarding Student = 75000 |
| Total Students | 258 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | 7-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Melissa Bacon |
| Admissions Associate | Bette Imhoff |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 3 / Jan. 31 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 50 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 30 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 25 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
dyslexiadysgraphialanguage-based
Advanced Courses
BiologyChemistryComputer ScienceEconomicsExtended EssayFilmHistoryMathematics: analysis and approachesMathematics: applications and interpretationMusicPhysicsTheory of KnowledgeVisual ArtsWorld ReligionsWorld Studies
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Ballet · Basketball · Crew · Cross Country · Sailing · Soccer · Tennis · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Book Club · Chess Club · Computer Science Club · Creative Writing Club · Entrpreneurship Club · Film Club · Math Team · Mock Trial · Model United Nations · Music Performance Club · Newspaper · Peer Tutoring Club · Robotics Team · Social Justice Club · Arts and Music Programs: · Acapella Group · Theatre Club |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) · New England Association of Schools and Colleges · Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) · International Baccalaureate (IB) World School |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.newmanboston.org/about/school-calendar |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1290 |
| Average ACT Score | 30 |
Contact the school
(617) 267-4530247 Marlborough Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116
www.newmanboston.org