Mountain Shadows is a progressive, vertically grouped, integrated day school located on a farm in southern New Hampshire in the shadow of Grand Monadnock, committed to the individuality of the child as a learner and as a person.
We are also committed to maintaining a community which recognizes that childhood is a time of climbing mountains in which the process of the ascensions, the play and the tumbles, the curiosities and the dreams, the studying and the resourcefulness bring joy and delight to the summits.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,500
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1986
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 17%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
5%
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,500
Tuition Notes
Grades 7 and 8 are 13800
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Casey Jones
Admissions Associate
Sarah Quinlan
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mountain Shadows School cost?
Mountain Shadows School's tuition is approximately $13,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Mountain Shadows School?
The acceptance rate of Mountain Shadows School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 73%.
What sports does Mountain Shadows School offer?
Mountain Shadows School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Mountain Shadows School?
The application deadline for Mountain Shadows School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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