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Deerfield, MA · 1–12

Last verified August 20, 2026

94 Old Main Street, Po Box 8, 01342 · (413) 774-7061

www.bement.org

Enrollment

196

Student:teacher

6:1

Published tuition

$26,448–$91,105

Application fee

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Tuition by division

DivisionGradesAnnual tuition
Elementary2026-2027Kindergarten - Grade 5$26,448
Elementary2026-2027Grades 3 - 9$91,105
Middle school2026-2027Grades 6 - 9$35,275
Tuition figures published by the school. Confirm before applying.Last verified August 20, 2026Source page ↗

Head of school

Anna Casey

Head of School

Anna Casey is a dedicated educator with over 35 years of experience in independent schools and previously served as the Head of the Lower School for four years at Bement. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and a Master’s degree in Education with a focus on Early Childhood Education.

Curriculum & special classes

The Bement School is a kindergarten through ninth grade boarding and day school that prepares students to live a life of integrity, joy, and significance. Tuition includes all educational expenses including text books, lunch and snacks, and participation in extracurricular activities such as athletics, arts, and most field trips.

Financial aid

The Bement School offers tuition assistance to U.S. citizens based on demonstrated financial need, with the Board of Trustees setting aside funds for this purpose. For the 2025-2026 school year, Bement awarded $1,383,114 in tuition assistance to 37% of the student body, historically meeting approximately 70% of a family's demonstrated need.

Before & after school care

Before school

Not listed

After school

The website mentions "After School Vacation Program - March" and that "Optional costs such as after-school care may also be additional charges" but doesn't detail a regular daily after-care program or hours.

Cost

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Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.

Admissions

The admissions process involves an inquiry, submitting an online application via SAO, an interview/screening (required), and standardized testing for grades 6-9. Applications are considered in rounds with specific deadlines, and then on a rolling basis.

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International Students: December 15; Domestic Boarding Students: January 15; Domestic Day Students: February 1. Applications after these dates are considered on a rolling basis, as space allows. Financial Aid Applications: February 1.

Acceptance rate

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Application fee

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What they ask for: Online inquiry, Student Biographic Profile (SAO) with fee, interview/screening, standardized test (SSAT, ISEE, or WISC-IV for grades 6-9; TOEFL Junior for non-native English speakers), Parent Statement/Questionnaire, Student Essays (grades 6-9), teacher recommendations, official transcripts.

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