St. Paul's School (2026 Profile)

5.00 (3 reviews)

Tel: (603) 229-4700

325 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301

www.sps.edu

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St. Paul's School is committed to educating the whole person and preparing students to make contributions to a changing and challenging world.

The philosophy of St. Paul's School defines education as all of the structured experiences in which students participate: course work, athletics, activities, and our life together as a fully residential school.

These opportunities involve valuable interaction between faculty, students, and staff.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 538 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $65,410
Acceptance rate: 16%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

St. Paul's School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2025 School Data

St. Paul's School

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

Year Founded

1856

1909

Campus Size

2000 acres

125 acres

School Motto

To live honorably, we as members of the St. Paul’s community strive to be truthful, respectful, and kind.

Student Body

Enrollment

538 students

300 students

% Students of Color

48%

25%

% International Students

22%

20%

% Students Boarding

100%

70%

Average SAT Score

1430
(Out of 1600)

* National Avg. »View

Average ACT score

32
(Out of 36)

*National Avg. »View

Offers Post-Grad Year

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes

Yes

Frequency of Saturday Classes

Weekly

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Average Class Size

10 students

* National Avg. »18

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

7:1

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

79%

70%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size

$673 million
(Endowment as of 6/30/2022)

$25 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$65,410

$59,900

Summer Program Cost

$5,200

% Students on Financial Aid

38%

40%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$57,000
(Need-based)

$25,000

Admissions

Application Deadline

Jan. 15

Acceptance Rate

16%

58%

Dean of Admission

Dana Anselmi

Associate Director of Admission

Tim Caryl-Klika

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

LacrosseNordic Skiing

SoccerSoftball

SquashTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

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Colors

N/A

School Mascot

Pelican

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:

@SPSVogue13 Blues and Islands Caribbean Affinity Group

American Sign Language ClubAngler’s Society

Asian SocietyBraille Club

Chess ClubChinese Society

Classical Film SocietyClassics Society

Common GroundCooking Cultures Club

Criminal Justice Reform GroupDairy Appreciation Society

DebateDeli Line

Eco ActionEngineering and Robotics Club

Entrepreneurs ClubFly Tying Club

FunkdefiedGAINS

GSAHorae Scholasticae

Humans of SPSiLaf

Indian SocietyInternational Society

Investing ClubJapanese Society

Justice and Social Equity for Asians and Asian AmericansKitchen Society

LatinXLettuceHeads

Mock TrialModel UN

OnyxPhysics & Astronomy Club

Plant Appreciation SocietySki Club

Sports Appreciation and DebateSPS Boxing Club

SPS TechStudent Cultural Alliance

Surf ClubTea and Coffee Club

The Biology SocietyThe Minecraft Society

The PelicanThe Testostertones

The UNICEF ClubThe Voyager

TidesTransitions

Ultimate Frisbee Spikeball Champions League Society Club TeamVibes

Women of ColorWSPS

Yoga ClubYoung Democrats

Young IndependentsYoung Republicans

Young Women’s Club

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College Matriculation

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

Georgetown University

Brown University

Cornell University

Harvard University

University of Pennsylvania

Columbia University

Dartmouth College

Yale University

Middlebury College

Boston College

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School Notes

St. Paul's School is committed to educating the whole person and preparing students to make contributions to a changing and challenging world. The philosophy of St. Paul's School defines education as all of the structured experiences in which students participate: course work, athletics, activities, and our life together as a fully residential school. These opportunities involve valuable interaction between faculty, students, and staff. In addition to its academic curriculum, St. Paul's School requires participation in four other areas of community life to complement the academic endeavors of our students: the Living In Community Program, the Community Outreach Program, Athletics, and the Chapel Program. The School's commitment to education and caring for the whole person, as reflected in this all-encompassing view of education, supports and nurtures the intellectual, spiritual, physical, and emotional development of our students.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Kerry - U.S. Senator, Massachusetts
- Garry Trudeau - Cartoonist, Doonesbury
- Robert Mueller - Director, FBI
- Lorene Cary - Author/Speaker
- Jeff Halpern - NHL All-Star
- Hobey Baker - Renowned hockey star and World War I war hero
- Edward Harkness - Philanthropist
- William Randolph Hearst - Newspaper publisher
- Nick Stoller - Filmmaker and Producer

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Paul's School cost?

St. Paul's School's tuition is approximately $65,410 for boarding students.

What schools are St. Paul's School often compared to?

St. Paul's School is often viewed alongside schools like Phillips Exeter Academy, Deerfield Academy, Phillips Academy Andover by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Paul's School?

The acceptance rate of St. Paul's School is 16%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 58%. St. Paul's School's acceptance rate is ranked as one of the top boarding schools with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from St. Paul's School?

St. Paul's School famous alumni include: John Kerry, Garry Trudeau, Robert Mueller, Lorene Cary, Jeff Halpern, Hobey Baker, Edward Harkness, William Randolph Hearst and Nick Stoller.

What sports does St. Paul's School offer?

St. Paul's School offers 19 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.

Does St. Paul's School offer a summer program?

Yes, St. Paul's School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is St. Paul's School's ranking?

St. Paul's School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of boarding students, Large financial endowment, Highest endowment/student, Low acceptance rates, Most extracurriculars offered and High average SAT scores.

When is the application deadline for St. Paul's School?

The application deadline for St. Paul's School is Jan. 15.

Alumni Reviews Review School

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Description

St. Paul's School Alumni #1
Class of 2018
5.006/9/2018
Lehigh University

One of the biggest qualities that stood out during my time at St. Paul's was the campus and the community. You will not come across a more beautiful campus in New England. Covering a span. . .

St. Paul's School Alumni #2
Class of 2012
5.0012/29/2016
Davidson College

St. Paul's was unique in that it was 100% boarding. Attending a school where absolutely all of the students (and the majority of the staff) reside on the same campus for the entire academic. . .

St. Paul's School Alumni #3
Class of 2002
5.007/11/2004
Swarthmore College

One of the most memorable and unique aspects of SPS is the boarding atmosphere. Everyone lives on campus in school housing, even students who hail from the local town. Teachers live on campus. . .

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