Overview

Bancroft, an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school, prepares talented, well-qualified and motivated college-bound students, kindergarten through grade 12, to pursue and realize their academic, personal and social potential. We provide a comprehensive, caring, and creative curricular and extracurricular program that fosters an experience of excellence for each student. Inspired students, a superior faculty, and engaged families thrive in our diverse, safe, and supportive community. We afford students the opportunity to discover their passion in life and to learn to embrace confidently and responsibly the moral and ethical challenges of being life-long learners, teachers of others, and citizens of an increasingly complex global community.
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Official information of Bancroft School in 2024 | FindingSchool

A- Day
A Matriculation
B+ Academics
A- Extracurricular activities
A Community
B- Reviews
A Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: PreK-12
Co-ed
Suburban
ESL: No
Day S. Tuition: $49,500
# of Students: 408
Teacher:Student: 1:8
International Student: 8%
AP Courses: 12
Endowment: $66,176/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 67%
SAT: 1300/1600
#114

US Day School

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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
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#6 University of Chicago 1
#10 Duke University 1
#10 Northwestern University 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#13 Brown University 1
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#18 Columbia University 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#22 Emory University 1
#22 Georgetown University 1
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Michigan 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
#29 University of Florida 1
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#29 Wake Forest University 1
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 1
#32 Tufts University 1
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 Boston College 1
#36 University of Rochester 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Brandeis University 1
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#44 Tulane University 1
#49 University of Georgia 1
#51 Lehigh University 1
#51 Purdue University 1
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#51 Villanova University 1
#55 Pepperdine University 1
#55 University of Miami 1
#55 University of Washington 1
LAC #11 Middlebury College 1
#62 George Washington University 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#63 Lawrence University 1
LAC #13 Smith College 1
LAC #13 Vassar College 1
#67 University of Connecticut 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#67 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
#68 St. Lawrence University 1
#72 American University 1
#72 Fordham University 1
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 1
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 1
#72 Southern Methodist University 1
LAC #15 Davidson College 1
#76 Allegheny College 1
#76 College of Wooster 1
#76 Muhlenberg College 1
#77 Baylor University 1
#77 Clemson University 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 1
#77 Michigan State University 1
SUNY University at Stony Brook 1
#81 Earlham College 1
#83 Marquette University 1
#83 Stevens Institute of Technology 1
SUNY University at Binghamton 1
#83 University of Iowa 1
#84 Bennington College 1
#85 University of Puget Sound 1
#89 Elon University 1
#89 Howard University 1
#89 Stonehill College 1
#89 University of Delaware 1
#89 Ursinus College 1
LAC #18 Barnard College 1
LAC #18 Colgate University 1
LAC #18 Haverford College 1
LAC #18 University of Richmond 1
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 1
#94 Lewis & Clark College 1
#97 Clark University 1
#97 University of San Diego 1
#105 Drexel University 1
#105 Miami University: Oxford 1
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#105 Saint Louis University 1
#105 University of Arizona 1
#105 University of Denver 1
#105 University of Oregon 1
#105 University of San Francisco 1
#107 Randolph-Macon College 1
#111 Drew University 1
#111 Goucher College 1
#111 Ohio Wesleyan University 1
#115 Fairfield University 1
#115 Loyola University Chicago 1
#115 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1
#120 Hampshire College 1
LAC #24 Colby College 1
Arizona State University 1
#121 Chapman University 1
#121 Temple University 1
#121 University of Kansas 1
#121 University of Vermont 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
#127 Clarkson University 1
#130 Eckerd College 1
#130 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 1
LAC #27 Colorado College 1
#137 DePaul University 1
#137 George Mason University 1
#137 Seattle University 1
#137 Seton Hall University 1
#137 University of Alabama 1
#137 University of Kentucky 1
#137 University of New Hampshire 1
#151 Colorado State University 1
#151 Gordon College 1
#151 James Madison University 1
#151 Marymount Manhattan College 1
#151 San Diego State University 1
#151 Simmons University 1
LAC #31 Bryn Mawr College 1
LAC #33 College of the Holy Cross 1
LAC #33 Pitzer College 1
#166 Hofstra University 1
#166 Quinnipiac University 1
#176 Catholic University of America 1
#176 University of Massachusetts Lowell 1
LAC #36 Mount Holyoke College 1
#182 Adelphi University 1
SUNY University at Albany 1
#182 University of Houston 1
#182 University of Rhode Island 1
LAC #37 Bucknell University 1
LAC #39 Denison University 1
LAC #39 Lafayette College 1
LAC #39 Skidmore College 1
LAC #39 Trinity College 1
#202 La Salle University 1
#202 Loyola University New Orleans 1
#202 University of North Carolina at Wilmington 1
#212 Ball State University 1
#219 Nova Southeastern University 1
#219 Sacred Heart University 1
#219 University of Maine 1
LAC #45 Furman University 1
#234 East Carolina University 1
#234 Pace University 1
#234 San Francisco State University 1
#234 Suffolk University 1
#234 University of Hartford 1
#234 University of Massachusetts Boston 1
#234 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 1
#234 Western New England University 1
LAC #48 Whitman College 1
LAC #51 Dickinson College 1
#263 Florida Atlantic University 1
LAC #55 Connecticut College 1
#285 University of Montana 1
#285 University of New England 1
#299 Old Dominion University 1
LAC #60 Bard College 1
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Anna Maria College 1
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Babson College 1
Baldwin Wallace University 1
Barry University 1
Becker College 1
Bentley University 1
Bridgewater State University 1
Bryant University 1
California Institute of the Arts 1
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1
Cazenovia College 1
Central Connecticut State University 1
Champlain College 1
City University of New York: Brooklyn College 1
Clark Atlanta University 1
Colby-Sawyer College 1
College of Charleston 1
College of William and Mary 1
Columbia College Chicago 1
Columbus College of Art and Design 1
Curry College 1
Dean College 1
Durham Technical Community College 1
Eastern Connecticut State University 1
Emerson College 1
Emmanuel College-Boston-MA 1
Endicott College 1
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising: Los Angeles 1
Fisher College 1
Fitchburg State University 1
Flagler College 1
Florida Gulf Coast University 1
Florida Southern College 1
Framingham State University 1
Franklin Pierce University 1
Guilford College 1
Hellenic College/Holy Cross 1
High Point University 1
Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary 1
Iowa State University 1
Ithaca College 1
Jacksonville University 1
Johnson & Wales University: Providence 1
Lasell College 1
Lebanon Valley College 1
Lesley University 1
Liberty University 1
long island university-liu post 1
Loyola University Maryland 1
Manhattan College 1
Manhattanville College 1
Marist College 1
Maryland Institute College of Art 1
Massachusetts College of Art and Design 1
Massachusetts Maritime Academy 1
McGill University 1
McPherson College 1
MCPHS University 1
Merrimack College 1
Molloy College 1
New England Institute of Technology 1
New York Institute of Technology 1
Newbury College 1
Nichols College 1
Northern Vermont University 1
Norwich University 1
Oberlin College 1
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute 1
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
Otis College of Art and Design 1
Pace University: Westchester 1
Palm Beach Atlantic University 1
parsons school of design 1
Penn State University Park 1
Pennsylvania College of Technology 1
Plymouth State University 1
Pratt Institute 1
Providence College 1
Regis College 1
Rhode Island College 1
Rhode Island School of Design 1
Ringling College of Art and Design 1
Roger Williams University 1
Rollins College 1
Rutgers University 1
Saint Anselm College 1
Saint Joseph's College of Maine 1
Saint Joseph's University 1
Saint Leo University 1
Saint Michael's College 1
Salem State University 1
Salisbury University 1
Salve Regina University 1
San Jose State University 1
Savannah College of Art and Design 1
School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1
School of Visual Arts 1
Southern New Hampshire University 1
Texas State University 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
Towson University 1
Union College 1
University of British Columbia 1
University of California: Riverside 1
University of California: Santa Cruz 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Edinburgh 1
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
University of Maine at Farmington 1
University of Maryland: Baltimore 1
University of Maryland: College Park 1
University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
University of New Haven 1
University of New Orleans 1
University of North Carolina at Asheville 1
University of Oxford 1
University of Scranton 1
University of Southern Maine 1
University of St. Andrews 1
University of Tampa 1
University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1
University of Toronto 1
Wagner College 1
Wentworth Institute of Technology 1
Wheaton College-Norton-MA 1
Worcester State University 1
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AP Courses

(Total 12)
Biology
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
European History
French Language and Culture
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Calculus AB
Biology
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
European History
French Language and Culture
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Calculus AB
Physics C: Mechanics
Physics 1
English Literature and Composition
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Sports

(Total 12)
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 14)
Acting
Band
Chamber Choir
Chorus
Music
Music Theory
Performing
Theater
Ceramics
Digital Media
Acting
Band
Chamber Choir
Chorus
Music
Music Theory
Performing
Theater
Ceramics
Digital Media
Digital Photography
Portfolio
Studio Art
Art
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 24)
A Cappella: Decibelles & Watch Your Tone
Admission Ambassadors
Art Club
Bancroft Channel
Big Buddies
Chess Club
Children's Arts and Recreational Experience (CARE) Horizons
Drama: Powder & Wig
Environmental Outdoors Club
Frame of Mind
A Cappella: Decibelles & Watch Your Tone
Admission Ambassadors
Art Club
Bancroft Channel
Big Buddies
Chess Club
Children's Arts and Recreational Experience (CARE) Horizons
Drama: Powder & Wig
Environmental Outdoors Club
Frame of Mind
French Connection
Frisbee Club
Future Business Leaders of America
Gender & Sexuality Alliance
Gourmet Club
Pi Club
Prom Committee
Robotics
Social Concerns Committee
Spanish Culture Club
Speech Team
Student Government Association (SGA)
Unleashed
Yearbook: Layout & Photo Editors
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1900
Campus Size: 34 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/01
Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: Updating

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 9)
4.5/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 50)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Bancroft School

01.
Tell me a bit about Bancroft School.
Bancroft School is Co-ed private day school located in Boston, Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1900 , and currently has about 408 students, 7.50% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.bancroftschool.org.
02.
Does Bancroft School have rigorous academic requirements?
Bancroft School is offering 12 AP courses.

Bancroft School also have 67% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Bancroft School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2018-2022, some students attended Princeton University, Williams College, University of Chicago, Duke University and Northwestern University.
04.
What is the application requirement for Bancroft School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Bancroft School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Bancroft School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Bancroft School in 2024 is $49,500, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@bancroftschool.org .
06.
Where is Bancroft School located?
Bancroft School is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 38 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Bancroft School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Bancroft School is among the most popular schools, within top 143 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Bancroft School has been favorited by 166 users.
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How to start with an application with Bancroft School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Bancroft School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Bancroft School’s official site: http://www.bancroftschool.org or call them at 508-853-2640.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Bancroft School?
Yes, here are few: St Peter-marian Catholic Jr-sr High School, Mercy Centre and Nativity School Of Worcester.

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Bancroft School?
The overall rating for Bancroft School is A-.

The section ratings of Bancroft School are:
A for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
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