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Overview

For over 90 years, Buxton has been educating students in the progressive tradition. Experienced faculty nurture and challenge students in all aspects of their intellectual, artistic, and social lives. Discussion-based classes are the norm; advanced classes are offered in all academic areas; the arts program is varied and full. Central to the school experience are Work Program and the Urban Intensive, an on-the-road study of a North American city. The lovely 125-acre campus overlooks historic Williamstown. Williams College and the Clark Art Institute, exceptional resources, are right next door.
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Official information of Buxton School in 2024 | FindingSchool
B Boarding
B Matriculation
B Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
A- Community
B+ Reviews
A+ Int. student mgmt
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $62,000
Day S. Tuition: $62,000
# of Students: 85
Teacher:Student: 1:4
International Student: 5%
AP Courses: 0
Endowment: $35,294/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 41%
SAT: 1400/1600
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#34 University of Rochester 1
LAC #9 Carleton College 1
#49 Northeastern University 1
#49 Purdue University 1
#59 Syracuse University 1
#63 George Washington University 1
#72 Reed College 1
#76 New College of Florida 1
#84 Bennington College 4
#107 Whittier College 1
#120 Hampshire College 2
#130 Eckerd College 1
LAC #30 Bryn Mawr College 2
LAC #30 Scripps College 1
SUNY University at Albany 1
LAC #36 Oberlin College 1
LAC #38 Franklin & Marshall College 1
LAC #38 Skidmore College 2
LAC #60 Bard College 2
City University of New York: Borough of Manhattan Community College 1
Culinary Institute of America 1
LIM College 1
Maryland Institute College of Art 1
McGill University 1
School of the Art Institute of Chicago 3
SUNY College at Oswego 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
University of Redlands 1
Warren Wilson College 2
Wentworth Institute of Technology 1
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Sports

(Total 11)
Basketball
Soccer
Ultimate Frisbee
Skiing
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Yoga
Running
Skateboarding
Tennis
Basketball
Soccer
Ultimate Frisbee
Skiing
Mountain Biking
Hiking
Yoga
Running
Skateboarding
Tennis
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 8)
Drama
Music Theory
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Film Photography
Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Voice
Video Production
Drama
Music Theory
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Film Photography
Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Voice
Video Production
Piano
Art
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 36)
Biking
Chamber Orchestra
Chorus
Creative Writing
Dance
Gay-Straight Alliance
Horseback Riding
Skiing
Snowboarding
Work Program
Biking
Chamber Orchestra
Chorus
Creative Writing
Dance
Gay-Straight Alliance
Horseback Riding
Skiing
Snowboarding
Work Program
Ensembles
Folk Singing
Drumming
Math Team
Indoor Soccer
Yoga
Skateboarding
Hiking
Running
Tennis
Volleyball
Walking Club
Cinema Club
Horror Movie Club
Game Night
People of Color Union
Cooking Club
Knitting and Fiber Arts
Environmentalism
Bog Club
Friday Night Recreation Events (Rec. Committee)
Saturday Kitchen Crew
Sunday Afternoon Tea
Project Day
  Open Mic
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Contact Info

Official website
291 South Street Williamstown, MA 01267
413-458-3919
admissions@buxtonschool.org
Massachusetts

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1928
Campus Size: 125 acres
Boarding Rate: 82%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 02/01
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Pre Interview: Updating
Other Accepted Scores: SLEP, TOEFL, TOEFL Junior, IELTS, PSAT, SSAT, and DuoLingo
School Code:
SSAT: 1976

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

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5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

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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

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Frequently Ask Questions about Buxton School

01.
Tell me a bit about Buxton School.
Buxton School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Boston, Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1928 , and currently has about 85 students, 5.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.BuxtonSchool.org.
02.
Does Buxton School have rigorous academic requirements?
Buxton School also have 41% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Buxton School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020-2021, some students attended University of Rochester, Carleton College, Northeastern University, Purdue University and Syracuse University.
04.
What is the application requirement for Buxton School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Buxton 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 Buxton School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Buxton School in 2024 is $62,000 , 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 admissions@buxtonschool.org .
06.
Where is Buxton School located?
Buxton School is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 111 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is Buxton School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Buxton School is among the most popular schools, within top 326 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Buxton School has been favorited by 51 users.
08.
How to start with an application with Buxton School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Buxton School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Buxton School’s official site: http://www.BuxtonSchool.org or call them at 413-458-3919.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Buxton School?
Yes, here are few: Hoosac School, Darrow School and Miss Hall's School.

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

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