Northwood School (2026 Profile)

5.00 (1 review)

Tel: (518) 523-3382

92 Northwood Road
Lake Placid, NY 12946

www.northwoodschool.org

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Northwood School Photo #2 - Academically, our students engage with a rigorous college preparatory curriculum while also engaging in intensive, hands-on learning experiences including Honors-level Independent Study, LEAP, Innovation Hub, Advanced STEM Research, Advanced Humanities Research, design thinking, robotics, entrepreneurship, Learning Center, and cross-pollination with partners.

Northwood School Photo #3 - Culturally, Northwood School's diverse student body consists of 190 students from every region of the United States and 25+ countries, bringing rich perspectives.

Northwood School Photo #4 - Northwood students have a unique connection and unparalleled access to the 6 million acre Adirondack Park. This includes actively exploring the mountains, lakes, and streams around us, but also connecting with the vibrant conservancy and scientific community in the area.

Northwood School Photo #5 - Whether they are playing the ukulele, making a stop motion video, or drawing a self-portrait, artists at Northwood are passionate. Northwood Art Department offers students a wide rand of courses in the visual and performing arts to engage creatively and explore their artistic talents.

Northwood School Photo #6 - Northwood School's Innovation + Design course follows the MIT School of Architecture and Planning`s model for collaborative problem solving in the form of a project-based curriculum that emphasizes an engagement in community, grows creative thinking, and supports the "building" of projects through a wide range of tools and materials.

Northwood School Photo #7 - Northwood School has a beach on Mirror Lake a short walk from campus. Students and faculty utilize the beach for a wide array of water activities. You'll also see our crew team setting off from what we call, Northwood Beach.

Northwood School Photo #8 - The Northwood School robotics program offers both academic courses for credit and co-curricular options for students who'd like to spend time outside of school learning about programming and problem solving through robotics design. Northwood participates in both the FIRST Robotics and VEX Robotics competitive circuits.

Northwood School Photo #9 - The LEAP Program provides Northwood School students with unique opportunities to experience firsthand learning in new, and often unfamiliar, environments. During our week-long intensive courses, students and teachers travel near and far to explore topics outside the realm of a traditional college preparatory program.

Northwood School Photo #10 - Geographically and Environmentally, students can adventure in the timeless wilds of the Adirondacks while also enjoying the modern comforts and amenities of the vibrant village of Lake Placid. The greater Lake Placid/the Adirondacks and the nearby Olympic facilities are extensions of our classrooms and labs.

Northwood School is an internationally recognized boarding and day school, pairing rich academics with elite sports to form confident, globally-minded students.

Situated in the world-renowned Olympic destination of Lake Placid, our campus is home to 190 students from every region of the United States and over 24 countries, who are eager to experience the location`s unique offerings.

Northwood students bring with them rich perspectives and graduate with the passion and know-how to immerse themselves in our ever-changing world.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 9-12, PG
Enrollment: 190 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $66,960
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $46,170
Acceptance rate: 43%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

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School Overview

| 2025 School Data

Northwood School

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12, PG

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

n/a

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1905

1909

Campus Size

85 acres

125 acres

Student Body

Enrollment

190 students

300 students

% Students of Color

17%

25%

% International Students

35%

20%

% Students Boarding

75%

70%

Average SAT Score

1146
(Out of 1600)

* National Avg. »View

SAT range (25th-75th percentile)

1030 - 1230

Average ACT score

23
(Out of 36)

*National Avg. »View

Offers Post-Grad Year

Yes

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
Khaki pants, collared shirts

Casual

Average Class Size

10 students

* National Avg. »18

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

50%

70%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

AP Literature & CompositionBiology

Calculus A/BEnvironmental Science

MacroeconomicsPsychology

StatisticsUS History

World History

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size

$10 million

$25 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$66,960

$59,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$46,170

$33,500

Tuition international students

$66,960

$53,975

% Students on Financial Aid

41%

40%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$27,000
(FA Granted Based on Need-Based Process)

$25,000

Admissions

Application Deadline

Jan. 31 / rolling

Jan. 15

Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)

Yes

Average Percentile SSAT

50%

Acceptance Rate

43%

58%

Director of Admissions

Gino Riffle

Associate Director of Admissions

Carrie Wardlaw

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Colors

White, Blue

School Mascot

Huskies

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:

Community Service ClubNewspaper

Northwood Outing ClubOutdoor Leadership

Reading ClubStudent Government

Sustainability Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Yearbook

College Matriculation

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

St. Lawrence University

Universtiy of Nebraska at Omaha

Cornell University

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)

Clarkson University

Skidmore College

Dartmouth College

Middlebury College

Trinity College

Union College

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School Notes

The Northwood Difference - At Northwood, no one is anonymous. The Northwood experience begins with strong personal faculty-student and peer-to-peer relationships, instilling students with the confidence and maturity to engage with the outside world. We leverage our environment to create a high-touch, comprehensive educational experience. While focusing on place-based learning, students engage with nature, Olympic facilities, and the local community with an impact that extends well beyond our intimate pastoral grounds.
LD types supported: Yes
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Eleanor Powell '80 - Executive Director, Investor Relations at The Estee Lauder Companies Inc
- Theodore Davidge Lockwood ‘42 - Former President of Trinity College, 1968-1981
- Mike Richter '85 - 1988, 1998, 2002 Olympics, Ice Hockey
- Dr. Amanda Donohue ‘94 - Cardiologist with Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center
- Darcy Prime ‘73 Owner - Darcy Prime Consulting, Former Assistant Director of Admissions, Stanford University
- Thomas Vonn '94 - 2002 Olympics, Alpine Skiing
- Nancy Kirhoffer ‘82 - Post Production Supervisor, Hollywood Film Industry
- Andrew Weibrecht '03 - 2010, 2014 Olympics, Alpine Skiing
- Craig Randall '61 - Mayor Lake Placid, NY
- Brad Olch '69 - Former Mayor, Park City, Utah

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Northwood School cost?

Northwood School's tuition is approximately $66,960 for boarding students and $46,170 for day students.

What is the acceptance rate of Northwood School?

The acceptance rate of Northwood School is 43%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 58%.

Who are famous alumni from Northwood School?

Northwood School famous alumni include: Eleanor Powell '80, Theodore Davidge Lockwood ‘42, Mike Richter '85, Dr. Amanda Donohue ‘94, Darcy Prime ‘73 Owner, Thomas Vonn '94, Nancy Kirhoffer ‘82, Andrew Weibrecht '03, Craig Randall '61 and Brad Olch '69.

What sports does Northwood School offer?

Northwood School offers 24 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Figure Skating, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Indoor Soccer, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Riding, Rock Climbing, Ski Jumping, Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis and Volleyball. Northwood School is ranked as one of the top boarding schools for most sports offered.

What is Northwood School's ranking?

Northwood School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Northwood School?

The application deadline for Northwood School is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Northwood School Alumni #1
Class of 2017
5.001/18/2017
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The academics are very challenging. The professors really care about the success of each student. They will offer assistance to ensure the rigorous material is thoroughly understood. The classes are very small, perfect for serious. . .

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