Enrollment
404
Student:teacher
3:1
Published tuition
$65,000–$92,500
Application fee
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Tuition by division
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Head of school
Bill Kuhn
Head of School
Bill Kuhn grew up in New York City and attended an independent school in the area. He has worked at Birch Wathen Lenox for the last decade and now leads the institution as Head of School.
Curriculum & special classes
BWL offers a rigorous K-12 academic program with a 4:1 student-teacher ratio, broad co-curricular offerings, and a college-preparatory program rooted in both tradition and innovation. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, thoughtful communication, and navigating disagreement with empathy.
Financial aid
BWL offers a robust need-based financial aid program, awarding over $7 million annually, to ensure mission-aligned families can join regardless of financial circumstance. Aid is typically focused on students enrolling in Kindergarten, 6th Grade, or Upper School, with very limited aid in other grades.
Before & after school care
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Admissions
The admissions process for all grades is managed through Ravenna Hub. Families are encouraged to inquire, apply, and register for events through their Ravenna Hub account to receive updates, important deadlines, and opportunities to visit the school. The process generally includes application submission and required visits like K-12 Intro Programs or specific grade-level tours.
Apply by
January 8, 2027 (Regular Deadline for 2026-2027 academic year); November 20, 2026 (Early Notification Deadline for 2026-2027 academic year). Note that the deadline for applying for admission for 2025-2026 was Friday, January 9, 2026.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
Not listed
What they ask for: Application submitted via Ravenna Hub, attendance at a grade-specific program/tour (e.g., Lower School Program & Tour for K-5, Middle School Program & Tour for 6-8). The text does not explicitly list other typical requirements like transcripts, recommendations, or interviews but implies they would be managed through Ravenna.
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