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 (Boarding 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
- Honoring Outstanding Artists - 05/01/2026Eight MHS students have been recognized (including 4 Gold Key winners!) in the 2025-26 Massachusetts Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, sponsored by The Boston Globe and presented by the School ...moreof the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University. Founded in 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards are the nation's longest-running initiative supporting student achievement in the visual and literary arts. Students from across the United States, U.S. Territories, and Canada participate, and Gold Key work is submitted to the national Scholastic competition in New York City. hide
- SpongeBob Wows Audiences! - 03/17/2026Overcoming snow days and weather delays, more than 50 community members, including a cast and crew of some three dozen students, pitched in to bring this undersea performance to life. ...moreFrom lively song and dance to terrific acting and an imaginative set, this production had it all!Based on the Nickelodeon television series, this lively and critically acclaimed musical follows SpongeBob SquarePants and his quirky cohorts as they try to prevent a volcanic eruption from wiping out life in their undersea hometown of Bikini Bottom. hide
Top Rankings
Miss Hall's School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Offering Breadth
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
School Motto
Meus Honor Stat
Student Body
Enrollment
200 students
320 students
% Students of Color
34%
27%
% International Students
35%
20%
% Students Boarding
70%
66%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
No
No
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 Boarding 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 Boarding 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
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$79,400
(Financial aid available. See personalized tuition calculator at www.misshalls.org)
(Financial aid available. See personalized tuition calculator at www.misshalls.org)
$69,500
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$48,000
(Financial aid available. See personalized tuition calculator at www.misshalls.org)
(Financial aid available. See personalized tuition calculator at www.misshalls.org)
$38,700
Tuition international students
$83,000
$58,300
% Students on Financial Aid
70%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$28,000
$25,000
Admissions
Application Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
Director of Admissions
David Hopkins
Application URL
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
13
17
Colors
Blue and 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:
Chamber EnsembleGrace Notes a Capella Group
Jazz EnsembleMHS Theater Ensemble
Uke BandVocal Ensemble
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
- Our program 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 "Hallmark" 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, Horizons, 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 School is 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 and Most extracurriculars offered.
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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