Among New Hampshire's
Boarding Schools, Brewster Stands Apart
Families comparing boarding schools in New Hampshire consistently find that Brewster Academy offers something truly different: a personalized, mastery-based education unlike any other in New England.
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Four Reasons Families Choose Brewster
Brewster families often tell us they felt the difference the moment they arrived on campus. Our mastery-based approach to learning and our one-of-a-kind lakeside setting set us apart, wrapped in a community and athletic tradition that rivals any boarding school in New Hampshire.
The Brewster Model®
For more than 30 years, Brewster has cultivated a unique team-based, collaborative, and student-centered educational model to prepare students for lives of purpose. Based on evidence-based best practices, our approach is both challenging and transformative. The Brewster Model® is intentionally designed to ensure that every student within our global community of diverse thinkers can THRIVE.
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New Hampshire's Natural Classroom
Our lakeside campus in Wolfeboro is a gateway to mountains, trails, and open water. Students sail, climb, ski, crew, and hike — all within minutes of campus. The New Hampshire landscape isn't just a backdrop; it's part of the education.
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Championship Athletics
Brewster fields 16 interscholastic sports — and wins. But championships are only part of the story. Our coaches teach discipline, resilience, and teamwork as deliberately as any classroom teacher does. More than 25% of Brewster graduates go on to compete in college athletics, carrying those values with them long after graduation.
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A True Boarding Community
With 20 dormitories and faculty families living on campus, Brewster's residential life is warm, structured, and genuine. Students from 29 states and 23 countries build lifelong friendships in a community defined by shared values and mutual respect.
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The Heart of the Lakes Region
When families look for boarding schools in New Hampshire, location matters deeply. Wolfeboro — known as "the oldest summer resort in America" — sits on the eastern shore of Lake Winnipesaukee, offering one of the most beautiful and inspiring settings of any boarding school in New England.
The campus puts students within easy reach of everything New Hampshire has to offer, from the White Mountains to the Seacoast.
- Half a mile of private Lake Winnipesaukee shoreline — home to our sailing and crew programs
- Five-minute walk to downtown Wolfeboro's cafés, shops, and restaurants
- Short drive to White Mountain hiking, alpine skiing, and snowboarding
- Less than two hours from Boston — with four major airports nearby (Logan International Airport in Boston, Massachusetts, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in Manchester, New Hampshire, Portsmouth International Airport at Pease in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Portland International Jetport in Portland, Maine).
- With both Amtrak and C&J Bus stations located in Dover, NH, just 45 minutes away, campus is easily accessible by train or bus.
Proud Member of the Granite 5
New Hampshire is home to five exceptional independent boarding schools known collectively as the Granite 5—Holderness School, New Hampton School, Kimball Union Academy, Proctor Academy, and Brewster Academy. Each school brings its own distinctive character and approach, and together they represent some of the finest secondary education in New England. Families exploring boarding schools in New Hampshire are fortunate to have five outstanding options to consider, and we're proud to be among them. Learn more in this article about the Granite 5 and how this collaborative group helps strengthen independent education across the region.
