The Bement School (2026 Profile)

94 Old Main Street, PO Box 8
Deerfield, MA 01342

Tel: (413) 774-4209

www.bement.org

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The Bement School provides an education based on time-honored school traditions and values for children in kindergarten through ninth grade, day and boarding.

From the classrooms to the dorms, we live and learn as a family, while encouraging responsibility for our own work and actions.

Our rich, secondary school preparatory curriculum motivates and challenges students with thematically coordinated courses, a celebrated fine arts program, and diverse athletic offerings.

The student/teacher ratio is 5:1 and class size averages 12 students.

A three-week mini-term gives the entire school community an opportunity to study in-depth a common theme. Topics have included the Dominican Republic, food, diversity, the environment, medieval times, and the ocean.

Bement actively seeks an academically diverse, international, and multicultural student body.

Recent graduates have matriculated at following secondary schools: Deerfield, NMH, Williston, Andover, Milton, Suffield, Choate, Hotchkiss, Taft, Berkshire, Loomis Chaffee, Emma Willard, Lawrenceville, Peddie, Westminster, Mercersburg, Miss Porter's, Blair, and many other fine schools.

Our junior boarders, grades 3 through 9, live in eco-friendly dorms of 10 students with dorm parents who commit themselves to closely monitoring each boarder's personal as well as academic growth.

The pervasive atmosphere at Bement is that of a family, learning and living together.

Students and adults at Bement work together to create a climate of acceptance, kindness, stimulation, and challenge in which the academic, creative, physical, and emotional growth of each child is nurtured and realized and to best prepare them for secondary schools.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: (Boarding Students) 3-9
Grades: (Day Students) K-9
Enrollment: 225 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $91,105
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $35,275
Acceptance rate: 45%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

School Overview

| 2025 School Data

The Bement School

School Focus

Junior Boarding School

Grades Offered (Boarding)

3-9

Grades Offered (Day)

K-9

School Type

Co-ed

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1925

Campus Size

30 acres

School Calendar

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Student Body

Enrollment

225 students

% Students of Color

26%

% International Students

12%

% Students Boarding

19%

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual
Khaki pants, blue blazer, white collared shirt, tie optional for Friday dress

Average Class Size

12 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

34%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

n/a

Courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size

$12 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$91,105
(Grades 3-9)

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$35,275
(Kindergarten: $24,236 Grades 1-2: $24,236 Grades 3-5: $25,280 Grades 6-9: $32,930)

% Students on Financial Aid

37%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$14,450

Merit Scholarships Offered

n/a

Admissions

Application Deadline

Dec. 15 / Feb. 1 / rolling

Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)

Yes

SSAT Required

Yes

Acceptance Rate

45%

Director of Admissions

Kimberly C. Loughlin

Associate Director of Admissions

Roselle Garro

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

Alpine SkiingBasketball

Cross CountryCross Country Running

Field HockeyFreestyle Skiing

GolfLacrosse

SoccerSquash

SwimmingSwimming and Diving

TennisTrack

Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:

Literary MagazineMath Club

Student Council

Arts and Music Programs:

Irving Literary SocietyString Ensemble

Recreational Athletic Programs:

DanceMountain Biking

SnowboardingWinter Track

College Matriculation

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

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School Notes

Fine arts for every child every day
Daily physical education and sport offerings with team sports starting in grade 5
Academic rigor for a range of student learners
Small boarding population allows for individual attention
Diverse international population
World language instruction grades K-9
LEAP
Nestled in the heart of Historic Deerfield, Bement offers a unique experience for our forty boarding students. The small size of our boarding community means that each of the four ten-person dormitories feels like a real home. The dorms are centered around common rooms with features including fireplaces, tables with space to spread out and play cards or board games, kitchenettes, and plenty of couches and chairs so that the entire dorm can relax together. Family-style meals in our dining hall provide an opportunity for students to dine with a diverse group of peers and dorm parents. Boarders often pitch in to help take care of our campus: they help our kitchen staff set up for meals and clean up afterward, shovel snow during our New England winters, and are responsible for daily and weekly chores in the dorm, including doing dishes, taking out the trash and recycling, and vacuuming. Just like the members of a family, Bement students and adults work together to live and learn successfully.
Bement boarders build close relationships with many of the adults in our community. With just ten students per dorm, the two dorm parents who lead each dorm get to know each boarder well. From eating three meals a day together to helping with homework, from relaxing in the dorm to participating in exciting weekend activities together, boarding students and their dorm parents build strong relationships during the school year. Many of our dorm parents also work as teachers and coaches, allowing students to interact with their dorm parents in the classrooms and on the playing fields as well as in the dorms. Boarding students also have an opportunity to see some of their classroom teachers in a different context when these teachers proctor evening boarder study halls. All teachers at Bement, and especially dorm parents, are fully committed to making Bement a wonderful home for our boarding students. It is not uncommon to see teachers taking a group of boarders to a special dinner, to church on a Sunday, to a play at a local school or theater, or out for ice cream after a sports game!
Our weekdays in the dorm are busy and full. Each day begins with the entire boarding community gathering for breakfast in the dining hall. Then, it`s off to a full day of classes, followed by sports practices or games. After an hour of downtime in the dorm, it`s time for dinner and study hall. Evenings in the dorm are a time to call, email, or Skype home, make a snack, get homework help from a dorm parent, and prepare for the next day.
On weekends, we take full advantage of all that our beautiful campus, the Pioneer Valley, and New England have to offer. Weekends are full of a variety of activities. Some of these are trips to other places, like visits to local fairs and festivals, malls, movie theaters, and museums like Mass MoCA and the Norman Rockwell Museum. We also enjoy excursions to local hotspots like Northampton and Shelburne Falls, and special, longer trips to Boston and New York City. Other activities are closer to home, like swimming at our head of school`s house, competitive rounds of bingo in our dining hall, bike rides on Old Main Street, hikes up the nearby Pocumtuck Ridge, sports games, and craft workshops on campus. Each weekend, we strive to strike a balance between time to relax and study, time spent in small, dorm-based groups, and time as a full boarding community.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Captain Mike Currie ’02, P’33 ’34 of the Turners Fall Fire Department -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Bement School cost?

The Bement School's tuition is approximately $91,105 for boarding students and $35,275 for day students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Bement School?

The acceptance rate of The Bement School is 45%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 58%.

Who are famous alumni from The Bement School?

The Bement School famous alumni include: Captain Mike Currie ’02, P’33 ’34 of the Turners Fall Fire Department.

What sports does The Bement School offer?

The Bement School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Field Hockey, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field and Ultimate Frisbee.

Does The Bement School offer a summer program?

Yes, The Bement School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

When is the application deadline for The Bement School?

The application deadline for The Bement School is Dec. 15 / Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 15 / Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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