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Data & methodology
Overall
A
Matriculation
A-
Academics
A
Extracurriculars
B+
Geo & Community
A
Reviews
A+
Founded in 1890 by John and Abby MacDuffie, The MacDuffie School has fostered intellectual habits of mind, high ethical standards, and respect for diversity in students for more than 130 years.The MacDuffie School is a co-educational college preparatory school for grades 6 – 12 offering a challenging academic curriculum as well as leadership opportunities and a wide range of extracurricular programs in the arts, athletics, and community service. Our graduates attend some of the country’s most selective colleges and universities and continue on to successful, rewarding careers.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$65,300
Enrollment
208
International Students
59.6%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Endowment
$3 million
AP
14
Average SAT Score
1244
Average ACT Score
32
Class Size
11
Boarding %
60.5
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
|---|---|---|
| LAC #1 | Williams College | 1 |
| Art #10 | School of Visual Arts | 1 |
| #21 | Emory University | 1 |
| #28 | New York University | 2 |
| #28 | University of California: Santa Barbara | 1 |
| #38 | University of California: Davis | 1 |
| #42 | Boston University | 2 |
| #49 | Lehigh University | 1 |
| #49 | Northeastern University | 1 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2024-2025)Number of students who took AP tests
30
Number of tests taken
72
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
(14)|
Statistics
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English Language and Composition
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Calculus AB
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Chemistry
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English Literature and Composition
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Latin
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Statistics
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English Language and Composition
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Calculus AB
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Chemistry
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English Literature and Composition
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Latin
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Physics 1
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Biology
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Environmental Science
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United States History
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World History
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Computer Science Principles
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Calculus BC
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AP Equivalent and Beyond
(14)|
Honors American Literature
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Honors World Literature
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Honors Latin III–IV
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Honors Spanish III–V
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Honors Algebra I
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Honors Algebra II & Trigonometry
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Honors American Literature
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Honors World Literature
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Honors Latin III–IV
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Honors Spanish III–V
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Honors Algebra I
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Honors Algebra II & Trigonometry
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Honors Geometry
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Honors Precalculus
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Honors Calculus
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Honors Linear Algebra
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Honors Chemistry
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Honors Biology
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Honors Anatomy & Physiology
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Honors Acting Ensemble
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Sports
(9)|
Badminton
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Basketball
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Golf
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Badminton
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Basketball
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Golf
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Ultimate Frisbee
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Volleyball
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Running
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
(29)|
Key Club
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Baking
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Chess
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Karaoke
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Codeverse
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Creative Community Club (CCC)
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Key Club
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Baking
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Chess
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Karaoke
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Codeverse
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Creative Community Club (CCC)
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Echoes
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ECOLIFE
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Environmental
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FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
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Fiber Arts
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Figure Skating
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Fishing
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ITS (International Thespian Society)
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LUMIERA
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Mustangs on a Mission
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Nature & Crafts
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Psychology
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Robotics
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Science-based Lifting
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Society & Us
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STARS
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The Magnet (School Newspaper)
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The Magnolia (School Yearbook)
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The Muse (School Literary Magazine)
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ACG (Animation/Comics/Games)
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Let's Make This Queer
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Math Club
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Tennis Club
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Arts
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Dance
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Theater
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Chorus
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Acting
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Choreography
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Jazz
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Dance
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Theater
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Chorus
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Acting
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Choreography
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Jazz
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Music
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Drawing
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Painting
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Visual Arts
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Reviews
A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
05/13/2026
Reviews from other languages
The MacDuffie School was founded in 1890, initially as a girls' school until it began admitting boys in 1991, becoming a co-educational institution. The school is located in Granby, a historic town in Western Massachusetts within the New England region, surrounded by vast green spaces, forests, and lakes, making it ideal for focused study. The school is approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes' drive from Boston and just 1 hour's drive from Harvard University and MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology).
School Advantages:
1. Teacher Shi has visited and inspected the school; its STEM and robotics programs are excellent. The admissions director mentioned that the school's mathematics program is very strong, frequently participating in and winning many awards.
2. Nearby university resources: The school is adjacent to Amherst College and UMass Amherst. Senior students interested in science courses can access university laboratories for study and share university resources.
3. The MacDuffie School's performing arts are also commendable; the school's music teacher graduated from Berklee College of Music, making its music program excellent.
4. A prominent highlight of the school is its strong faculty, with many teachers having graduated from prestigious universities such as Princeton University and Brown University.
5. Great emphasis is placed on cultivating students' leadership skills, which are developed through participation in various activities starting from 9th grade.
6. College matriculation trends are excellent; 100% of graduates continue their studies at university. A large proportion of students matriculate at US News Top 50 ranked schools, particularly in the fields of music, art, business, and engineering.
School Advantages:
1. Teacher Shi has visited and inspected the school; its STEM and robotics programs are excellent. The admissions director mentioned that the school's mathematics program is very strong, frequently participating in and winning many awards.
2. Nearby university resources: The school is adjacent to Amherst College and UMass Amherst. Senior students interested in science courses can access university laboratories for study and share university resources.
3. The MacDuffie School's performing arts are also commendable; the school's music teacher graduated from Berklee College of Music, making its music program excellent.
4. A prominent highlight of the school is its strong faculty, with many teachers having graduated from prestigious universities such as Princeton University and Brown University.
5. Great emphasis is placed on cultivating students' leadership skills, which are developed through participation in various activities starting from 9th grade.
6. College matriculation trends are excellent; 100% of graduates continue their studies at university. A large proportion of students matriculate at US News Top 50 ranked schools, particularly in the fields of music, art, business, and engineering.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
05/07/2025
Reviews from other languages
My daughter has been attending MacDuffie School for two years now. The teachers are excellent, and the learning environment is very good. My daughter also shared that this year's graduates had very successful university applications. Chinese students were admitted to Emory and ULB. I hope my daughter also gets good acceptances.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
04/01/2025
Reviews from other languages
The MacDuffie School offers over 40 AP and Honors courses, with categories covering Art, Math, Science, English, Physical Education & Health, World Languages, History, and more. Students have the opportunity to explore and identify their interests across a wide range of academic disciplines, better pinpointing their future development direction.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
03/27/2025
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As parents, choosing the right school for our children is very important. The MacDuffie School is a typical small-scale private school that advocates a small-class teaching model, with an average class size of 10 students and a student-teacher ratio of 1:6. My child received excellent care in terms of academics, mental and physical health, and daily life. Through these past few years of study at The MacDuffie School, they have become more confident and resilient.
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Frequently Ask Questions about The MacDuffie School
Tell me a bit about The MacDuffie School.
The MacDuffie School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1890 , and currently has about 208 students, 59.60% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.macduffie.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.macduffie.org.
Does The MacDuffie School have rigorous academic requirements?
The MacDuffie School is offering 14 AP courses.
In recent years, 33 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
The MacDuffie School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
In recent years, 33 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
The MacDuffie School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The MacDuffie School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 22.48% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 3.88% go to top 25, and about 2.33% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The MacDuffie School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The MacDuffie School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for The MacDuffie School?
The total fee for The MacDuffie School in 2024 is
$65,300 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@MacDuffie.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at Admissions@MacDuffie.org .
Where is The MacDuffie School located?
The MacDuffie School is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA.
How popular is The MacDuffie School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The MacDuffie School is among the most popular schools, within top 99 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also The MacDuffie School has been favorited by 297 users.
Also The MacDuffie School has been favorited by 297 users.
How do I complete an application for The MacDuffie School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The MacDuffie School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The MacDuffie School’s official site: http://www.macduffie.org or call them at 413-255-0000.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The MacDuffie School’s official site: http://www.macduffie.org or call them at 413-255-0000.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for The MacDuffie School?
The overall rating for The MacDuffie School is A.
The section ratings of The MacDuffie School are:
A- for Matriculation
A for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of The MacDuffie School are:
A- for Matriculation
A for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Boston, the capital and largest city of Massachusetts, is the cultural and financial heart of New England. With a rich history dating back to the American Revolution, it is home to iconic landmarks such as the Freedom Trail, the Boston Common, and the Massachusetts State House. The city boasts prestigious universities like Harvard and MIT and is known for its vibrant arts scene, diverse neighborhoods, and thriving economy. Boston's blend of historical significance and modern innovation makes it one of the most influential cities in the U.S.
Population (2022)
609,023
Cost of Living
Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport
Logan International Airport
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