Marvelwood School vs. The MacDuffie School
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Marvelwood School
476 Skiff Mountain Road
Kent, CT 06757, United States of America
Kent, CT 06757, United States of America
Top Rankings
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The MacDuffie School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
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Overview
Marvelwood School offers a transformative experience for high school students, where they can thrive in a supportive, small school environment.
Situated atop a mountain, Marvelwood is a nurturing community where students are encouraged to be themselves and explore their passions without limitations.
Marvelwood fosters inclusivity, kindness, and resilience, allowing students to grow into confident, compassionate individuals who are prepared for lifelong success.
With a personalized approach to learning, the faculty ensures that each student's unique strengths and interests are recognized and nurtured.
Founded in 1890, The MacDuffie School is a boarding and day school for Boys & Girls in grades 6- 12 located in Granby, Massachusetts. Our mission is to foster in all students the intellectual habits of mind, high ethical standards and respect for diversity required for becoming morally responsible and effective individuals in their personal lives, careers and communities and beyond.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
6-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1956
1890
Campus Size
83 acres
254 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
120
275
% Students of Color
29%
57%
% International Students
15%
40%
% Students Boarding
85%
55%
Average SAT Score
1204
1265
Average ACT score
27
29
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
7
11
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
7:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
30
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
60%
75%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$10 million
$1 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$66,200
$57,150
Tuition (Day Students)
$41,400
$30,600
Tuition (international students)
n/a
$3,750
Tuition (5 Day Boarding)
n/a
$55,650
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$33,000
n/a
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
Yes
SSAT Required
No
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
n/a
51
Acceptance Rate
80%
50%
Director of Admissions
Steve Malinowski
Rachel Sadler
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
30
Sport
Total Sports Offered
24
13
Sports
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballClimbing
Cross CountryCross Country Running
DanceEquestrian
Freestyle SkiingGolf
Ice HockeyLacrosse
Mountain BikingMountaineering
Nordic SkiingRiding
Rock ClimbingSnowboarding
SoccerSoftball
TennisUltimate Frisbee
VolleyballWrestling
BadmintonBasketball
CrewCross Country
DanceGolf
LacrosseSoccer
Swimming and DivingTennis
Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
15
38
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Audio EngineeringCreative Science
Debating and Public SpeakingStudent government
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Advanced DanceDrafting and Design
FilmJazz Band Ensemble
Jazz ComboPhotography
Private music lessonsThe Marvelwood Players
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Rock climbingSkiing
AWAREBunkerstube Club (manages the student snack shop/game room)
Essence ClubStudents Against Nature's Exploitation (SANE)
Club or Organization:
Animation ClubASL Club
Bunkerstube ClubCalligraphy Club
Chess ClubChinese Language & Culture Club
Debate ClubEuropean Club
FBLAFrisbee Club
Gourmet ClubKey Club
Latino Culture OrganizationLiturgical Folk Choir
Math RelaysMedia Club
MOSAICPhotography Club
Physics ClubPine Needle
Psychology ClubQSA
Rubik Cube ClubSTEM Club
Tae Kwon DoTap Club
Tennis ClubThe Instrumentalists
The Jam ClubThe Magnet (student newspaper)
The Magnolia YearbookThe MUSE: Literary Magazine Club
Unicorn
Arts and Music Programs:
Dance Club