Marlborough, MA · 7–12
Last verified August 20, 2026
404 Robin Hill St., 01752 · (508) 485-2824
Enrollment
120
Student:teacher
6:1
Published tuition
$42,000–$83,000
Application fee
$50
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Tuition by division
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Head of school
Ed Chase
Head of School
Ed Chase became Hillside’s tenth Head of School in the fall of 2015, after serving as a trustee for more than a decade. His approach to education comes from an outsider’s perspective, believing the best schools are the most dynamic and innovative.
Curriculum & special classes
Hillside School offers a boarding and day program for boys in grades four through nine, focusing on maximizing each student's potential in a structured, supportive environment. The curriculum engages boys in the manner they learn best, preparing them for secondary school.
Financial aid
Hillside is committed to providing financial aid, which makes up the difference between what a family can afford and the costs of tuition, fees, and boarding. Approximately 30% of students receive need-based financial assistance, reviewed annually.
Application fee: $50
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Admissions
Hillside School is currently accepting applications for grades 4 through 9 and follows a multi-step process beginning with an online inquiry, followed by accessing a parent portal and submitting application materials. The school encourages campus visits and interviews.
Apply by
January 31st for first-round consideration; rolling admissions thereafter on a space-available basis.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
$50
What they ask for: Application form (with fee), current and previous school year transcripts, Math and English teacher recommendations, graded writing sample, parent statement, interview and campus tour (or Zoom interview). For 7th, 8th, and 9th graders, SSAT, ISEE, or WISC test scores are required. International applicants whose primary language is not English must submit TOEFL Junior scores.
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