Founded in 1898, Miss Hall's School is an internationally recognized boarding and day school for girls in grades 912 and one of the first girls' boarding schools in New England. Located in the Berkshires, Miss Hall's offers a personalized academic program within a diverse, global community enriched by arts and culture.
The school's bold curriculum emphasizes student voice, choice, and deep learning, encouraging critical thinking, self-discovery, and purpose. Experiential learning is central to the Miss Hall's experience, highlighted by the signature Horizons program, now in its 31st year. Horizons provides leadership training to all students and places them in internships at more than 75 organizations, allowing students to explore career interests and gain real-world experience.
Committed to access, Miss Hall's offers Personalized Family Tuition, with costs based on each family's circumstances. With students from 24 countries and individualized support, Miss Hall's prepares students for strong college outcomes and lifelong success.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Yearly Tuition (51³Ô¹ÏÍø Students): $79,400
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $48,000
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- - 02/03/2026IMPACT is a student-run space devoted to social justice and affirming diversity, equity, and inclusion. Sara '26 has helped shape this fall's IMPACT meetings into open conversations where students' voices ...moreare heard. Throughout the past months, IMPACT discussions have centered on representation and identity. hide
- - 02/03/2026The MHS community recently took time to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a morning built around Dr. King's vision for a "Beloved Community."Miss ...moreHall's Dean of Equity and Inclusion Paula Lima Jones opened events by pointing out that the day was not about simply honoring Dr. King as an historical figure, but rather about making sure there is active, continued movement toward the justice envisioned by him and others in the Civil Rights Movement. hide
- - 01/02/2026It wouldn't be December at Miss Hall's without ISA Week, which culminates in Intercultural Student Alliances (ISA) Greetings and Performances that are, for many, a highlight of the year.In advance ...moreof that global celebration, we celebrate our global community all week long with international lunch and dinner menus featuring special dishes prepared by the MHS Culinary Team, using students' recipes from home. hide
- - 12/02/2025Based on Kate Hammill's contemporary adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's Civil War-era story, this heartfelt production followed the four teenaged March sisters as they navigate the journey to adulthood. The ...moreensemble performed three sold-out shows in the Woods Theater at MHS. And, proving there is no rest for the weary, auditions have already been held for the Winter Musical, SpongeBob SquarePants. Mark your calendars for March 5, 6, and 7! hide
- - 11/07/2025The School's 128th academic year kicked off in style on September 4, welcoming new students into the community and celebrating the first of our annual traditions - signing the Book ...moreof the School. School President Idia '26 opened the program by ringing the School Bell that belonged to MHS founder Mira Hall and addressed the commuinity, "Step into this place where questions take root and bloom. Step into this space that stretches us, motivates us, lifts us higher than we imagined." - Idia '26 hide
- - 09/09/2025While other schools have multiple deans, Miss Hall's has designed a next-generation model for these four positions - Deans of Teaching & Learning, of Student Life, of and of Wellness ...more- where they continually overlap and inform each other to better serve students through the complexity and individuality of today's challenges. The highly collective, intricately connected power of the four deans is in recognizing and honoring the whole student. hide
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Top Rankings
Miss Hall's School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 275 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Learning Difference Programs
Various learning differences supported through our Academic Skills Center
n/a
Year Founded
1898
1907
Campus Size
80 acres
130 acres
Last Day of School
Sun. May 31, 2026
School Motto
Meus Honor Stat
Student Body
Enrollment
200 students
315 students
% Students of Color
34%
27%
% International Students
35%
21%
% Students 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
70%
66%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
No
No
Average Class Size
11 students
12
* National Avg. »
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
20
18
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
85%
73%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Accreditations
Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE)
The Association of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Schools (TABS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS)
The Association of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Schools (TABS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
National Coalition of Girls' Schools (NCGS)
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
20
18
Courses
Hallmark Computer Science: Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningHallmark English: Craft & Creative Writing
Hallmark English: Ethics and Style in Nonfiction WritingHallmark English: Feminist Literature & Theory
Hallmark Expressive Arts: Art IntensiveHallmark Expressive Arts: Senior Capstone Recital/Performance/Art Show
Hallmark History: Communism in Global HistoryHallmark History: Social Movements of the 20th Century
Hallmark History: Women's HistoryHallmark Language: French
Hallmark Language: LatinHallmark Language: Spanish
Hallmark Math: Calculus IHallmark Math: Calculus II
Hallmark Math: StatisticsHallmark Science: Anatomy & Physiology
Hallmark Science: BiotechnologyHallmark Science: Chemistry
Hallmark Science: Environmental Science
Tuition & Financial Aid
Endowment Size
$29.1 million
(as of June 30, 2025)
(as of June 30, 2025)
$30 million
Yearly Tuition
(51³Ô¹ÏÍø Students)
(51³Ô¹ÏÍø Students)
$79,400
(Financial aid available. See personalized tuition calculator at )
(Financial aid available. See personalized tuition calculator at )
$69,500
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$48,000
(Financial aid available. See personalized tuition calculator at )
(Financial aid available. See personalized tuition calculator at )
$38,700
Tuition international students
$83,000
$58,300
% Students on Financial Aid
70%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$28,000
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Admissions
Application Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
Director of Admissions
David Hopkins
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
13
17
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Hurricanes
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
54
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Admissions AmbassadorsAI Club
Asian Religious and Cultural Exchange ClubAthletic Association
Black Student UnionCortex Collective
Debate ClubDigital Design Club
Diversity CoalitionEnvironmental Change Organization (ECO)
EssenceEye of the Hurricane (Literary Magazine)
Greenhouse ClubGuzheng Club
Hallmark Chronicles (newspaper)Hatch/Hatchery 2.0
Ice Skating ClubIMPACT Club (current issues)
Interfaith Affinity GroupInternational Student Alliance
Jewish Affinity GroupJournaling Club
Judicial CommitteeKpop Club
Latine Affinity GroupMagic Needle (Chinese Embroidery Club)
Math ClubMath Games Club
Minecraft ClubMiss Hall's Medical
Psychology ClubReAD Club
Run ClubSocial Committee
Songwriting ClubSpectrum - LGBTQ
Student CouncilTogether We Can (charity work/volunteering)
VitalKind (community wellness outreach)Wellness Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
College Matriculation
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Year: 2022 - 2025
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Boston University
5
New York University
5
University of Massachusetts (Amherst)
5
Cornell University
4
Emory University
4
University of California (Davis)
4
Villanova University
4
Boston College
2
Harvard
2
University of Michigan
2
School Notes
- intentionally builds the intellect, skills, and mindset that empower young women to contribute boldly and creatively to an evolving global society, while preparing them to pursue higher levels of education and lifelong learning. Miss Hall`s has moved beyond the College Board`s AP curriculum in order to align more closely with our mission and strategic priorities. We have designed courses to allow for more personalized, in-depth, and sustained inquiry at the highest level available in our school. Hallmark classes provide in-depth, demanding coursework that serves students who are seeking to examine and understand a subject above and beyond our standard college preparatory curriculum. Students can challenge themselves with our most personalized and rigorous course offerings in each subject. Most Hallmark courses culminate in a creative, public presentation of learning. Hallmark courses foster intellectual curiosity and allow our students to engage with the world through critical discourse as well as provide opportunities for deep investigation and thematic study.
- For 30 years, our experiential service-learning program, , has been embedded in the academic life of Miss Hall`s and serves as a bridge from the classroom to the real world. Every Wednesday morning, all students take part in on- and off-campus curriculum, volunteering, internships, and projects. Evolving sequentially thoughout grade levels, Horizons allows MHS students to explore passions and career interests, all while connecting to the community. Workshops on campus allow for futher learning and student growth through topic-based development sessions, student-led projects and personal reflection. Juniors and Seniors participate in yearlong professional internships or individualized projects tailored to their interests, in partnership with local community organizations and businesses.
- LD types supported: Various learning differences supported through our Academic Skills Center
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Lucy Adams Billings '66 - New York State Supreme Court Justice
- Barbara Cooperman '73 - Executive VP, Market Communications and Corporate Relations, Elsevier
- Jean Erdman '34 - An influential figure in the world of modern dance and part of the Martha Graham Dance Company; was on the faculty of Columbia University and New York University; was the wife of mythologist Joseph Campbell until his death in 1987.
- Paula Leuchs Moats '72 - Senior VP, Laconia Capital Corporation
- Susan O'Day '77 - Exec VP: Enterprise Technology/CIO, Walt Disney Co
- Molly Shepard '64 - President and CEO, The Leader's Edge
- Stacey Sotirhos '89 - Instructional Support Specialist, New York City Board of Education
- Kari Steinert '85 - Big Foote Music, composer and musician for commercials and films
- Dian Adams Toland '72 - Project Director of Construction and Restoration, The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation
- Catherine Foster '95 - Architect, Pei Cobb Freed + Partners
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Miss Hall's School cost?
Miss Hall's School's tuition is approximately $79,400 for boarding students and $48,000 for day students.
What schools are Miss Hall's School often compared to?
Miss Hall's Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miss Porter's School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Miss Hall's School?
Miss Hall's School famous alumni include: Lucy Adams Billings '66, Barbara Cooperman '73, Jean Erdman '34, Paula Leuchs Moats '72, Susan O'Day '77, Molly Shepard '64, Stacey Sotirhos '89, Kari Steinert '85, Dian Adams Toland '72 and Catherine Foster '95.
What sports does Miss Hall's School offer?
Miss Hall's School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country Running, Dance, Equestrian, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Volleyball.
What is Miss Hall's School's ranking?
Miss Hall's School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of students on financial aid.
When is the application deadline for Miss Hall's School?
The application deadline for Miss Hall's School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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Hallmark courses are pretty unique. They were created in my senior year and are meant to be a sort of intellectual substitute for AP courses. I say intellectual because I don't think they give college. . .
Miss Hall’s offers a liberal-minded curriculum with incredible teachers. Many of the course offerings deviate from a traditional high school curriculum and focus on more abstract concepts. The horizons program is vital in both the. . .
One unique aspect of Miss Hall's is the horizons program. Freshman year, students stay on campus to participate in class bonding activities and learn interpersonal skills and social awareness. By senior year, students participate in. . .
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