For the right students and families, Millbrook is better by design in important ways and the best boarding school choice in the U.S. Located ninety miles north of New York City, with easy access by train, Millbrook benefits from the energy and culture of America`s most important city and the incredible natural beauty of the Hudson Valley.
Our beautiful 800-acre campus is expansive yet intimate, traditional yet contemporary; our setting is perfectly designed for learning, inspiring immense life-changing ideas.
We are a powerful, intentional, engaged academic community, and students learn how to think and how to lead.
Determined and resilient, they create their own paths and work tirelessly to reach their goals.
Millbrook students explore broadly, develop their passions, and build on their strengths.
Our faculty are devoted to helping all students discover their true best selves in lasting ways as they guide each student through his/her own personal development plan.
Our student-athletes compete at the highest levels against schools twice our size and learn teamwork and creative problem-solving in the process.
Our exceptionally equipped and robust arts program is unmatched by most other independent schools, and professional artists lead our classes, offering inspiration and superior instruction.
Millbrook`s tradition of service and stewardship is manifested in a real and relevant service program unlike any other, and students make real and meaningful contributions to the life of the school every day.
Here we have a farm to feed our students, we source 100% of our energy from the sun, and our students care for 80 species, including eight endangered species, in a world-class zoo.
We are 330 students strong, and our intentional size allows us to push each student to achieve his/her full potential and personal best.
This happens only at Millbrook, an original American school with a global perspective, where every student`s education is Better by Design.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Yearly Tuition: $67,200
- Acceptance rate: 37%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Millbrook School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Year Founded
1931
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
326 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
14 students
Number of AP Courses
22 courses
Average Percentile SSAT
65%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$67,200
Tuition Notes
Day student tuition is $51000
% on Financial Aid
34%
Acceptance Rate
37%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Meghan Grover
Admissions Associate
Anna Birnbaum
Sports
Total Sports Offered
20 sports
School Notes
- MISSION: In a community where every student is known and needed, Millbrook prepares its graduates for college and lives of meaning and consequence by instilling the values of respect, integrity, service, stewardship, and curiosity.
- STEWARDSHIP AND SERVICE: Millbrook is the only high school in the world to have an AZA accredited zoo on its campus, and in this unique educational facility students take college-level science electives,including Animal Behavior and Independent Science Research. Millbrook's zoo breeds 11 endangered species, and students are involved in their daily care. Many graduates have gone on to careers in veterinary science, medicine, zoology and marine biology. Millbrook is a certified leader in environmental education and proudly sources 100 percent of its energy from a seven-acre solar field. Millbrook also upholds a tradition of service - more than 30 community service offerings are part of everyday school life, built into the daily schedule.
- ATHLETICS: Millbrook has 38 teams in 14 interscholastic sports that compete regularly in divisions with much larger schools. Recent appearances in New England or other league championship playoffs include cross-country, football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, hockey, squash, baseball, softball, and tennis.
- ARTS: The halls of the Holbrook Arts Center are filled with inspiration and a colorful energy, and the walls in the 35,000 square foot building showcase the creativity and talent of students. More than 30 different art offerings are integral to Millbrook's academic program, as more than 80 percent of students take art courses every year.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Millbrook School cost?
Millbrook School's tuition is approximately $67,200 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Millbrook School?
The acceptance rate of Millbrook School is 37%, which is lower than the national average of 79%. Millbrook School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New York with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Millbrook School offer?
Millbrook School offers 20 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Paddle Tennis, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting. Millbrook School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.
What is Millbrook School's ranking?
Millbrook School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Millbrook School?
The application deadline for Millbrook School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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