The Hill School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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The Hill School

5.00 (2 reviews)

860 Beech Street
Pottstown, PA 19464

Tel: (610) 326-1000

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The Hill School Photo #1 - Students enjoy a beautiful spring day walking to the Alumni Memorial Chapel.

The Hill School Photo #2 - Faculty and students enjoy a meal together during one of Hill's seated lunches in the Dining Room.

The Hill School Photo #3 - Student engage in a discussion with their teacher in a Hill English class.

The Hill School Photo #4 - Students enjoy a "brownie feed" in their dorm parents' home.

The mission of The Hill School is to prepare students from across the United States and around the world for excellence in college, careers, and life.

The Hill School combines a challenging liberal arts curriculum with clear moral direction and leadership training in a structured residential community.

Dedicated to the development of the minds, bodies, and souls of all Hill students, the School professes not only to describe the world in which they live but also to teach the best ways to live.

The Hill School's rigorous curriculum is founded firmly on the classical and Judeo-Christian traditions that value refinement of thought and fortification of character to liberate and charge the individual with responsibility to the common good.

The Hill School is committed to inculcating those fundamental traditions while developing in students the practical skills and core knowledge on which further learning must be based, then to leading students to a global perspective on the world and their places in it.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 539 students
Yearly Tuition: $81,040
Acceptance rate: 28%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 31
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The Hill School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Year Founded

1851

Colors

Blue, Grey

School Calendar

First Day of School

Thu. Sep 10, 2026

Last Day of School

Thu. May 27, 2027

Campus Size

200 acres

Student Body

Total Students

539 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

42%

State avg.: 27%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

81 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

10 students

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

20 courses

List of Courses Offered

AP/Advanced Courses

Arts 2-D Art and Design AP Drawing Classics Latin Computer Science Computer Science Principles English English 2 Seminar: Global Cultures and People English 3 Language English 4 Literature History & Social Sciences Economics U.S. Government & Politics U.S

Average SAT score

1310

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

coat and tie

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 31

Yearly Tuition Cost

$81,040

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Tuition Notes

Day 54980

% on Financial Aid

39%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$44,325

Acceptance Rate

28%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Thomas Eccleston IV

Admissions Associate

Chris Bala

Application URL

Endowment Size

$262 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

22 sports

School Notes

School Motto: Whatsoever things are true
School Mascot: Rams

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- James Baker III '48 - Former Secretary of State
- Norman Pearlstine '60 - Editor-in-chief of Time, Inc
- Tobias Wolff '64 - Stanford University professor and critically acclaimed author of Old School
- Oliver Stone '64 - Academy Award-winning producer/director
- Peter S. Rummell '63 - Chairman and CEO of the Florida real estate and development firm the St. Joe Co.
- Clark Hoyt '60 - Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and Washington editor of Knight Ridder/Tribune Information Services
- Lamar Hunt '51 - Businessman, owner and founder of the Kansas City Chiefs and a creator of the American Football League

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Hill School cost?

The Hill School's tuition is approximately $81,040 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Hill School?

The acceptance rate of The Hill School is 28%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. The Hill School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from The Hill School?

The Hill School famous alumni include: James Baker III '48, Norman Pearlstine '60, Tobias Wolff '64, Oliver Stone '64, Peter S. Rummell '63, Clark Hoyt '60 and Lamar Hunt '51.

What sports does The Hill School offer?

The Hill School offers 22 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Winter Track and Wrestling. The Hill School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.

What is The Hill School's ranking?

The Hill School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for The Hill School?

The application deadline for The Hill School is Jan. 31.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 7/15/2022

Great school. Great school for our son. Dana`s 4 years at the Hill School gave him structure, and confidence, and trained him how to study. As a result, he did well in college and now has a very successful career. He also met a wide variety of students from all over the world, some of whom he has kept in touch with all these years since graduating in 1997. Great school. The best money I ever spent! Dana C. Mitchell, III

- Posted by Parent - Dana C. Mitchell,III

5 4/26/2021

An exceptional learning and formative experience. There are similar boarding schools, but the ethical values and rigorous academics at The Hill stand out. Nobody graduates unchanged as a better person in every way.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Frank

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked PA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 539 students
Yearly Tuition: $81,040
Acceptance rate: 28%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 31
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Pottstown, PA is $13,588 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).