Welcome to Pingree School

The academic day starts at 8:00 a.m. and runs until 2:40 p.m. This will include a full academic schedule, advisory meetings, club gatherings, and lunch. Students then participate in the afternoon program until approximately 5:00 p.m. Most students leave for home between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

The Pingree student body consists of 383 students from over 50 different towns, including some in southern New Hampshire. There are approximately 90 students in each grade and an average of 13 students in each class. Pingree offers four bus routes to help students get to and from school, including a stop at the Hamilton/Wenham train station. In addition, many families organize carpools and some students drive to school independently.

Students interested in applying to Pingree must complete the following steps before the January 15 application deadline:

• Complete an online inquiry form
• Schedule an admission tour and interview
• Register for and complete a Standardized Test (Optional)
  • Pingree accepts either the SSAT or ISEE
• Complete the admission application
  • Pingree accepts either the SAO (SSAT) common application or the Pingree application (click here for paper version)
• If applying for financial aid, complete the Clarity Application
• Submit your transcript, math recommendation form, and English recommendation form to your current school 

The family visit begins with a tour of the campus given by a Pingree student. After the tour, the visiting student will be interviewed by a member of our admission team. The same interviewer will then talk to the student's parent/guardian. The entire visit takes approximately two hours.

Visiting students should dress comfortably for the interview in school-appropriate attire.

Standardized testing will be optional for entry in fall of 2025. Pingree will review SSAT or ISEE scores if submitted.

Pingree believes strongly that access to an excellent independent education should be available to qualified students, regardless of their family's financial means. In that spirit, Pingree offers a need-based financial aid program in the hope that no student will be discouraged from applying because of financial circumstances. Each year, Pingree offers merit aid to two incoming 9th graders through the Pingree Scholars program. Currently 40% of Pingree's student body receives tuition assistance. Learn more about Pingree's financial aid program.