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High Mowing School

222 Isaac Frye Hwy Wilton, NH 03086
Tel: (603) 654-2391

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NH School
  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $40,397
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
High Mowing School Photo #1 - The only International Waldorf boarding & day school in North America, High Mowing welcomes students from across the globe. Explore our 300-acre classroom. Become a citizen of the world, a steward of the land with a global perspective. Join us, get connected.
High Mowing School Photo #2 - Learn through a meaningful curriculum relevant for our time. Learn how to learn. Immersed in challenging courses, students are encouraged to witness, explore, create, and engage deeply in developing and synthesizing their learning. They question and deepen their understanding. They experience the power of persistence.
High Mowing School Photo #3 - At High Mowing we recognize and nurture your unique potential. Our school community is a place for you to discover who you are, to keenly venture into your passion, and to persevere. Our students develop the capacities they need to live fully into their unfolding future. A future you'll be prepared to meet with enthusiasm and grit.
High Mowing School Photo #4 - High Mowing School`s students are guided by gifted and committed faculty who recognize each individual`s potential. Mentors lead students in the development of their intellectual, social, artistic, and physical capacities to become resourceful and resilient world citizens. High Mowing offers an experiential program within a friendly school community, where young people and adults form authentic and meaningful relationships.
High Mowing School Photo #5 - Community is one of High Mowing School`s strongest attributes. At High Mowing, students find profoundly meaningful friendships which last a lifetime.
High Mowing School Photo #6 - Science classes encourage students to observe natural phenomena and form their own hypotheses of natural laws.
High Mowing School Photo #7 - At High Mowing we recognize and nurture each student`s unique potential. Our school community is a place for students to discover who they are, to keenly venture into their passion, and to persevere. Students develop the capacities they need to live fully into their unfolding future. A future you are prepared to meet with enthusiasm and grit.
High Mowing School Photo #8 - In the residential community, much more than academics is on our mind. We learn how to care for ourselves and others; we learn the value of becoming a solid member of a community; and we experience how little things make a difference.
High Mowing School Photo #9 - Much of the High Mowing campus is conserved land. The conservation easements encourage sustainable agriculture practices, and we have partnered with our neighbors at Temple-Wilton Community Farm, the longest-operating CSA in the country, to actively farm the land following biodynamic principles. Our forest is also managed sustainably and certified as an American Tree Farm.
High Mowing School Photo #10 - Studio and performance arts are as essential to learning as academic classes. Students explore different techniques in a variety of art classes-fine and manual arts, writing, and music.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked NH School
  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $40,397
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Rankings

High Mowing School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Highest percentage of students of color
Student Body
Largest student body
School History
Oldest founding date

School Facts

School Type
School with Special Program Emphasis
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeHigh Mowing School
Pre-K17
Kind44
120
214
326
414
518
626
720
819
930
1034
1133
1246
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ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences, evaluated on an individual basis
Year Founded
1942
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 4, 2027
Campus Size
300 acres

Student Body

Total Students
361 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 18%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
22 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
CalculusChemistry with Lab
Honors: Great European NovelsPre-Calculus Honors Challenge
Statistics
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$40,397
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Tuition Notes
Add $19,800 for room and boarding Grades 1-8 Tuition: $17,859
% on Financial Aid
48%
Admissions Director
Jessica Hipp
Admissions Associate
Emma Hamlin
Application URL
Endowment Size
$1 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
BasketballCross Country
SoccerUltimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Colors
White, Green, Green and White
School Mascot
Dragon

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
17 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess ClubFrench Club
Literary JournalMath/Science Club
Model United NationsStudent Council
The Peace & Social Justice Cabin


Arts and Music Programs:
A Capella ChoirChamber Music
Open StudioPoetry Out Loud


Recreational Athletic Programs:
BikingCircus Arts
Cross Country SkiingDownhill Skiing
HikingTennis

School Notes

  • High Mowing School is a Waldorf preK through grade 12 boarding and day school with students from the United States and abroad.
  • Developing rigorous, imaginative thinking is at the core of the High Mowing math, science and humanities courses.
  • In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in a wide selection of studio and performing arts, digital arts, naturalist courses, sports and other engaging activities.
  • Our goal is to help young adults go out into the world possessed of a certain surety, an inner balance and confidence, along with academic knowledge and practical skills to meet life and its infinite possibilities.
  • Inspired by a love and respect for the highest potential in each human being, High Mowing School awakens capacities of creativity, intellect, compassion, and the will to make life choices with integrity and responsibility. Working from the ideals of Waldorf education, adapted to the needs of the American soul and spirit, we deeply value our natural environment and New England campus; beauty and simplicity; the uniqueness of each individual; the truth, beauty, and goodness of knowledge; the artistry and creativity that harmonizes all that we experience; finishing each task we begin; and passion for all that lives.
  • Rigorous Academics
  • Studio Arts: Drawing, Painting, Pottery, Stained Glass, Fiber Arts, Silk Screening,Jewelry Making, Metalworking, Sculpting, Batik...
  • Outdoor Programs: Horticulture & Gardening, Naturalist, Sustainability, Ecology, Forestry.
  • Theater: Class Play Each Year & All-School Musical in Spring
  • Organic, Local Chef-Prepared Meals
  • Supportive, Responsive Faculty
  • Beautiful Rural New England Campus
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Salim Yussif '21, signed by Finnish Professional Football Club -
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does High Mowing School cost?
High Mowing School's tuition is approximately $40,397 for private students.
What schools are High Mowing School often compared to?
High Mowing School is often viewed alongside schools like The Derryfield School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from High Mowing School?
High Mowing School famous alumni include: Salim Yussif '21, signed by Finnish Professional Football Club.
What sports does High Mowing School offer?
High Mowing School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
What is High Mowing School's ranking?
High Mowing School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Hampshire for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for High Mowing School?
The application deadline for High Mowing School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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