Brewster Academy (2025-26 Profile)

5.00 (10 reviews)

Tel: (603) 569-7200

80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894

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Brewster Academy Photo #1 - Welcome to Wolfeboro! Brewster's lakeside location provides students with a variety of resources on and off campus. Our outdoor facilities include six athletic fields, nine tennis courts, and a boathouse which provides storage and work areas for rowing shells and "420" racing sailboats.

Brewster Academy Photo #2 - You won't find students sitting in classroom during Interim Studies. Brewster Students embrace experiential learning by creating, serving, traveling, interning, and collaborating. Interim Studies provide students with a hands-on, real world learning experiences of their choice.

Brewster Academy Photo #3 - The Academy's teachers are prepared and trained at the Brewster Summer Institute, a professional development program designed to assist teachers in maximizing student growth. Each instructor is placed on a nine-member teaching team. Each team teaches and advises students in a single grade, allowing for constant communication and interaction. Teams meet three times weekly to discuss each student's progress

Brewster Academy Photo #4 - Freshwater Ecology students access the largest freshwater laboratory in the state (Lake Winnipesaukee), without leaving campus.

Brewster Academy Photo #5 - All students participate in at least one season of interscholastic sports. Recreational and instructional sports also are options. When enrolled in a recreational or instructional class, students also can select arts classes, providing students with a six-day athletics and arts program. Arts offerings include digital photography, drama, dance, studio arts, pottery, music, and advanced media production.

Brewster Academy Photo #6 - Dance is offered as a class, an afternoon arts option, and a club activity with performances at campus events, including at our nationally-ranked basketball team's home games. The choice is yours.

Brewster Academy Photo #7 - Seventeen family-style dormitories (most overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee) house Brewster's boarding students. The environment is family-oriented. Each dorm plans community and social activities through their weekly meetings. An upperclass proctor and faculty community life parents ensure constant communication and availability within this small setting.

Brewster Academy Photo #8 - The only independent school with both an indoor convertible turf and outdoor turf for multiple sports.

Brewster Academy Photo #9 - We are proud to offer our students a number of diverse clubs and activities to meet a variety of needs, enhance individual talents, provide opportunities to explore teamwork and leadership, learn about giving back, and ultimately helping to develop 'Lives of Purpose'.

Brewster Academy Photo #10 - Brewster's 200-meter indoor track offers 360-degree views of New Hampshire's largest lake, the mountains, the playing fields, and campus.

Brewster Academy is a flourishing, innovative secondary school in one of the most picturesque areas of New England on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee and a short drive from the majestic White Mountains yet less than two hours from Boston.

The campus sits along a mile of shoreline with 20 dormitories and attached faculty residences that provide a strong on-campus adult and family presence to this quintessential boarding school community.

Campus is just steps away from a vibrant downtown with cafes, restaurants, and shops.

An imposing academic building dominates the center of campus and a 50,000 square-foot athletics facility is nestled into the hillside, overlooking the playing fields, the lake, and the mountains.

A recently renovated performing arts center is a hub for talent and all-school gatherings.

Take a look for yourself here: or plan a visit to experience the beauty and community of Brewster.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: 9-12, PG
Enrollment: 350 students
Yearly Tuition (��vlog�� Students): $77,700
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $43,000
Acceptance rate: 50%
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 19 / Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Upcoming Events

Open House - Fri., October 17, 2025 - get more information!

Top Rankings

Brewster Academy ranks among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 97 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2025 School Data

Brewster Academy

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School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12, PG

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports (LD)

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1820

1907

Campus Size

80 acres

125 acres

Colors

Red, Navy Blue, Cardinal

Last Day of School

Wed. May 27, 2026

Student Body

Enrollment

350 students

319 students

% International Students

22%

21%

% Students ��vlog��

85%

68%

Offers Post-Grad Year

Yes

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Yes

Frequency of Saturday Classes

Bi-Weekly

Monthly

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Average Class Size

11 students

* National Avg. »

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

57%

73%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Tuition Cost

Endowment Size

$26.4 million

$30 million

Yearly Tuition
(��vlog�� Students)

$77,700

$68,850

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$43,000

$37,600

% Students on Financial Aid

31%

40%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$35,250

$25,000

Merit Scholarships Offered

Admissions

Application Deadline

Dec. 19 / Feb. 1 / rolling

Jan. 15

Accepts Standardized Application ( and/or )

Yes

Acceptance Rate

50%

64%

Director of Admissions

Bryan Gross

Associate Director of Admissions

Alice Mann

Application URL

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

BiologyCalculus AB

Calculus BCChemistry

English Language and CompositionEnglish Literature and Composition

Human GeographyMacroeconomics

Modern World HistoryPhysics

ResearchSeminar: The Self and the World

StatisticsU.S. History

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

Alpine SkiingBaseball

Mountain BikingSailing

SnowboardingSoccer

SoftballTennis

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:

Best BuddiesBrewster Big Friends

Brewster BrowserDiversity Club

Dog Walking ClubGay Straight Alliance (GSA)

Gold Key Club (Tour Guides)Kenison Library Book Club

Math Tutor CenterMorgan's Message

NH Student Leadership ClubRobotics Team

Arts and Music Programs:

Computer Graphics

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Advanced Strength Training

College Matriculation

College Acceptance Rate

100%

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

School Notes

Brewster, a college preparatory school, acknowledges individual learning style differences, employs best practice research in teaching and learning, offers a mastery-based curriculum, and supports this within a technical medium leading to a highly interactive, student-centered and collaborative learning environment.
Highly personalized and student-centered learning; Discussion-based and interactive classes. Team-based teaching, collaborative learning emphasis and project-based learning.
Customized, fully integrated academic support programs in which 35% of students are enrolled.
Emotional Literacy program in partnership with the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence.National and New England championship teams with unparalleled athletic facilities; More than 25% of graduating students will play sports in college.Traditional arts courses and the latest in digital arts; Newly renovated performing arts center with seating for 450.
Vibrant downtown with shops, cafes, restaurants, and more all adjacent to campus in Wolfeboro - The Oldest Summer Resort in America.
Take a 360 Virtual Tour of our lakeside location at .
Contact the Office of Admission to schedule a campus visit, and see if Brewster is the best boarding school choice for you! 603-569-7200 admissions@brewsteracademy.org.
Brewster Academy accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc.
School Motto: Preparing diverse thinkers for lives of purpose.
School Mascot: Bobcat

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Brewster Academy cost?

Brewster Academy's tuition is approximately $77,700 for boarding students and $43,000 for day students.

What is the acceptance rate of Brewster Academy?

The acceptance rate of Brewster Academy is 50%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 64%.

What sports does Brewster Academy offer?

Brewster Academy offers 16 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Sailing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball and Tennis.

What is Brewster Academy's ranking?

Brewster Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Brewster Academy?

The application deadline for Brewster Academy is Dec. 19 / Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 19 / Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Brewster Academy Alumni #1
Class of 2017
5.006/13/2017
Boston University

The biggest thing that makes Brewster unique is the location. Brewster is located right on the water front of Lake Winni, and directly in the center of the town of Wolfeboro. Students are able. . .

Brewster Academy Alumni #2
Class of 2015
5.0012/17/2016
University of Alabama

Being in a small town located on a lake (the only Lakes region boarding school that was on a lake may I add) made our school not only unique but also gorgeous. Our classes. . .

Brewster Academy Alumni #3
Class of 2011
5.0012/4/2016
University of Redlands

Going to boarding school was arguably one of the best decision that my parents and I made. While going away from home was hard at first, I soon integrated into the high school community. By. . .

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