Overview

Set on a beautiful campus less than an hour's drive from Boston, Groton is a small school offering big opportunities to students in grades 8 through 12. The extended family that is Groton shares a deep commitment of one to another and each to the whole. A broad-based curriculum includes particular advantages such as the opportunity to study two languages concurrently or pursue tutorial study of a subject one-on-one with a teacher. A school in the Episcopal tradition, Groton educates the whole person through wide-ranging art, athletic and service programs, the variety of perspectives reflected in a diverse student body and the unique leadership opportunity of the Groton prefect year. 37% of the student body receives $4.7 million dollars in financial aid annually.
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Groton School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

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

Boarding Grades: 8-12
Co-ed
Suburban
ESL: No
Boarding Tuition: $60,895
Day S. Tuition: $44,700
# of Students: 378
Boarding Rate: 85%
Teacher:Student: 1:4%
International Student: 7%
AP Courses: 8
Endowment: $1,256,614/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 78%
SAT: 1490/1600
IB: No
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 12
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 5
#3 Harvard College 16
#3 Stanford University 13
#3 Yale University 17
LAC #1 Williams College 5
#6 University of Chicago 35
#7 University of Pennsylvania 13
#10 Duke University 5
#10 Northwestern University 8
LAC #2 Amherst College 5
#12 Dartmouth College 8
#13 Brown University 10
#13 Vanderbilt University 5
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 5
LAC #3 Pomona College 5
#17 Cornell University 7
#18 Columbia University 10
#18 University of Notre Dame 5
#20 University of California: Berkeley 5
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 5
LAC #4 Swarthmore College 5
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 5
#22 Emory University 5
#22 Georgetown University 17
#25 New York University 7
#25 University of Michigan 5
#25 University of Southern California 5
#25 University of Virginia 5
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 5
#29 Wake Forest University 5
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 8
LAC #6 Carleton College 5
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 5
#32 Tufts University 10
#34 University of California: San Diego 5
#36 Boston College 13
#36 University of Rochester 5
#38 University of Texas at Austin 5
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 5
#41 Boston University 5
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 5
#44 Northeastern University 5
#44 Tulane University 5
LAC #9 Claremont McKenna College 5
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 5
#51 Villanova University 5
#55 Santa Clara University 5
#55 Trinity University 5
#55 University of Miami 5
LAC #11 Middlebury College 7
LAC #11 Washington and Lee University 5
#62 George Washington University 10
#62 Syracuse University 5
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 5
LAC #13 Smith College 5
#67 University of Connecticut 5
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 5
#68 St. Lawrence University 5
#72 American University 5
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 5
#72 Reed College 5
LAC #15 Grinnell College 5
LAC #15 Hamilton College 5
#77 Clemson University 5
#89 Elon University 5
#89 Howard University 5
LAC #18 Barnard College 5
LAC #18 Colgate University 7
LAC #18 Haverford College 5
LAC #18 University of Richmond 5
LAC #18 Wesleyan University 5
#105 Drexel University 5
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 5
#120 Hampshire College 5
LAC #24 Colby College 9
#121 University of Vermont 5
#127 Clarkson University 5
#127 Samford University 5
LAC #27 Colorado College 5
LAC #29 Harvey Mudd College 5
#151 University of Mississippi 5
LAC #31 Kenyon College 5
LAC #33 College of the Holy Cross 5
LAC #33 Pitzer College 5
LAC #33 Scripps College 5
#166 Kansas State University 5
#176 University of Massachusetts Lowell 5
LAC #37 Bucknell University 5
LAC #37 Occidental College 5
LAC #39 Skidmore College 5
LAC #39 Trinity College 5
#219 Hampton University 5
#219 University of Maine 5
LAC #45 Furman University 5
#263 Florida Atlantic University 5
LAC #55 Connecticut College 5
LAC #60 Bard College 5
Babson College 5
Bentley University 5
College of William and Mary 5
Concordia University 5
Franklin University Switzerland 5
Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico 5
Ithaca College 5
King's College London 5
Laval University 5
McGill University 5
Saint Michael's College 5
Savannah College of Art and Design 5
Union College 5
United States Military Academy 5
University of British Columbia 5
University of Colorado Boulder 5
University of Edinburgh 5
University of North Carolina at Asheville 5
University of Oxford 5
University of St. Andrews 8
University of Toronto 5
Webb Institute 5
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AP Courses

(Total 8)
Biology
Computer Science A
French Language and Culture
Latin
Music Theory
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Chemistry
Biology
Computer Science A
French Language and Culture
Latin
Music Theory
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Chemistry
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Sports

(Total 14)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Squash
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 47)
Acolytes
Active Minds
Applicational CS Club
Astronomy Club
Backgammon Club
Bell Ringing
Business & Management Club
Christian Fellowship
Classical Music Club
Circle Voice student newspaper
Acolytes
Active Minds
Applicational CS Club
Astronomy Club
Backgammon Club
Bell Ringing
Business & Management Club
Christian Fellowship
Classical Music Club
Circle Voice student newspaper
Classics Club
Color Guard
Computational Linguistics Club
Computer Science Club
Cooking Club
Cultural Alliance
Debate
Diversity & Inclusion Committee
East Asian Student Alliance
Envirothon
Gender
Sexuality Alliance
Geography Group
Gospel Choir
Groton Feminists
Groton Trading Society
Groton Undiscovered Art Collective (GUAC)
The Grotonian
Heifer Club
International Community Advising Program (ICAP)
Investment Club
Literary Society
Math Club
Med Club
Mock Trial Model UN/Congress
Philosophy Club
Photo Club
Poetry Club
Rocket Club
South Asian Affinity Group Spirit Committee
Student Activities Committee
Sustainability Committee
Tabletop Gaming Club
Ukulele Club
UNICEF
Young Democrats
Young Theorists
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Arts

(Total 15)
Chamber Orchestra
Choir
Drama
Guitar
Jazz
Music
Piano
String
Ceramics
Drawing
Chamber Orchestra
Choir
Drama
Guitar
Jazz
Music
Piano
String
Ceramics
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Sculpture
Video
Woodworking
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1884
Campus Size: 415 acres
Boarding Rate: 85%
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
TOEFL: 8224
SSAT: 3598

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 47)
4.9/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 3)
5.0 / 5 Overall
5.0 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
4.7 / 5 Student Life
4.7 / 5 Athletic&Art
4.7 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 105)
Recommended
4.3 (44 reviews)
Recommended
4.5 (20 reviews)

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Frequently Ask Questions about Groton School

Tell me a bit about Groton School.
Groton School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1884 , and currently has about 378 students, 7.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.groton.org.
Does Groton School have rigorous academic requirements?
Groton School is offering 8 AP courses.

In recent years, 80 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Groton School also have 78% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Groton School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 6.67% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 20.22% go to top 25, and about 20.67% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Groton School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Groton School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Groton School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Groton School in 2024 is $62,694 , 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_office@groton.org .
Where is Groton School located?
Groton School is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 31 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Groton School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Groton School is among the most popular schools, within top 9 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Groton School has been favorited by 1085 users.
How to start with an application with Groton School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Groton School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Groton School’s official site: http://www.groton.org or call them at 978-448-7510.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Groton School?
Yes, here are few: Lawrence Academy, Applewild School and Middlesex School.

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

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