What Pingree School does

Pingree School is an independent, nonprofit, all-gender college-preparatory day school founded in 1960 and located on a 100-acre campus at 537 Highland Street in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. The school serves approximately 380 students in grades 9-12 and operates with a 6-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, an average class size of 13, and over 150 course and elective offerings, drawing students from more than 50 towns across Massachusetts and New Hampshire via four bus routes. The core academic program spans six departments (Arts, English, History, Languages, Math, Science) and is augmented by signature programs including APEX (Advanced Pingree Learning Experiences), Learning Across Borders (a 45-partner international and domestic exchange program), BeWell (wellness curriculum), Civic Engagement, and H-Blocks pass/fail electives, alongside academic support through four Educational Resource Centers (Educational Resource Center, Library Learning Commons, Makerspace with 3D printers and laser cutters, Writing Center, and Quantitative Center).

The school's revenue model is primarily tuition-driven, with 2026-2027 annual tuition priced at $63,500 plus an estimated $750 in academic materials fees; approximately 40% of students receive need-based aid from a $6 million annual financial aid budget. Supplemental revenue comes from The Pingree Fund (annual philanthropy), endowment draws, planned giving, capital campaigns (the Power of Possibility campaign is currently active), summer operations through Pingree Day Camp and Prep@Pingree, and facility rentals of the Center for Visual and Performing Arts. The school has invested more than $35 million in its physical plant over the past decade, with major additions including the 2015 Center for Visual and Performing Arts (housing a 400-seat theater, recording studio, and digital music lab), a 2018 turf field, a 2023 outdoor track, and a 2024 raku kiln.

The institution is governed by a Board of Trustees (Pauline Jenkins, President; Stratton Lloyd, Vice President; Juan Yepez, Secretary) and led by Dr. Timothy M. Johnson, who has served as Head of School for seventeen years. College counseling operates at a 30-to-1 student-to-counselor ratio, supporting graduates who matriculate at 60+ colleges annually, with approximately 25% of each senior class going on to play collegiate athletics across DI, DII, and DIII. The school has partnerships with Sodexo (food services), Veracross (enrollment/SIS platform), Finalsite (web/CMS), SCOIR (college counseling), Hudl (athletics livestreaming), and Clarity (financial aid), and participates in optional SSAT/ISEE admission testing.

Name

Pingree School

Legal name

Pingree School

Website

https://pingree.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pingree School is a nonprofit, independent all-gender college-preparatory day school founded in 1960 in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, serving approximately 380 students in grades 9-12 on Boston's North Shore with a 6:1 faculty ratio and tuition of $63,500 annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

South Hamilton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Primary revenue source. The cost to attend Pingree School for the 2026-2027 academic year is $63,500. Additional fees for books and academic materials estimated at $750.
2. Annual Philanthropy (The Pingree Fund): The cornerstone of philanthropy at Pingree, the Pingree Fund provides financial resources to sustain core programs and fulfill the school's mission, supporting exceptional students, faculty, staff, academic excellence, and community.
3. Endowment: Permanent funding source supporting a growing portion of annual operating budget including financial assistance, faculty salaries, professional development, and visiting lecturers.
4. Planned Giving: Legacy gifts including estate provisions by will or living trust, IRA beneficiary designations, and certain gift arrangements that pay income in return.
5. Capital Giving: Campaign funding for intentionally designed learning spaces and facilities. Over the last decade, Pingree has invested more than $35 million in its physical plant.
6. Pingree Day Camp: Summer day camp program for children, with 80% discount for current faculty/staff and 40% discount for grandchildren.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pingree School is an independent, nonprofit, all-gender college-preparatory day school serving approximately 380 students in grades 9-12 on a 100-acre campus in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. The school delivers a comprehensive academic curriculum (arts, English, history, languages, math, science) enhanced by signature programs such as APEX, Learning Across Borders international exchanges, BeWell wellness programming, and Civic Engagement. It supplements academics with college counseling, arts programs, 40+ athletic teams, and Educational Resource Centers. Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition ($63,500 for 2026-2027) supplemented by philanthropy, endowment income, and summer programs (Pingree Day Camp, Prep@Pingree).

Product overview

Pingree School is an independent all-gender college-preparatory day school serving grades 9-12 with approximately 380 students. The school operates as a unified educational platform combining core academics with signature programs. The academic program includes Grade 9-12 studies across six core departments (Arts, English, History, Languages, Math, Science) supplemented by signature programs including APEX (Advanced Pingree Learning Experiences) for advanced interdisciplinary study, Learning Across Borders (L.A.B.) for international exchanges, BeWell wellness programming, H-Blocks electives, and Civic Engagement opportunities. Student support services include the Educational Resource Center (ERC), Library Learning Commons, Makerspace, Writing Center, and Quantitative Center (QC). The school offers comprehensive athletics with 40+ teams and arts programs including the Grade 9 Arts required program and performing arts. Summer programs include Pingree Day Camp and Prep@Pingree. Financial accessibility is supported through tuition assistance (40% of students receive aid) and Pingree Scholars merit scholarships. College counseling operates with a 30-to-1 student-to-counselor ratio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Pingree Fund: The cornerstone of philanthropy at Pingree, a collective community-driven fund that provides financial resources to sustain core programs and fulfill the school's mission.
• Advanced Pingree Learning Experiences (APEX)
• BeWell: Belonging & Wellness
• Learning Across Borders (L.A.B.)
• Pingree Day Camp
• Prep@Pingree
• Pingree Scholars Program

Products and services

• Grade 9-12 Academic Program Independent college-preparatory day school program serving students in grades 9-12, offering a comprehensive curriculum across arts, English, history, languages, math, and science disciplines with a 6-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio and average class size of 13. Designed for students seeking preparation for higher education and personal leadership.
• Pingree Day Camp

Quantifiable outcome

• 380 students enrolled with 6-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio and average class size of 13
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sodexo Food ServicessupportingOthersSodexo Food Services provides daily meal and snack service for Pingree School students as part of the tuition package. The partnership ensures quality food service for the school community.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brooks School: Independent college-preparatory day school in North Andover, MA, serving grades 9-12 with comparable scale, athletic emphasis, and North Shore positioning. Directly comparable on tuition band, college outcomes, and signature program model.
• Noble and Greenough School: Independent day school in Dedham, MA, serving grades 7-12 with a similar Harkness-discussion pedagogy, strong athletics, and New England college-prep orientation. Closely comparable on admissions process, financial aid model, and extracurricular breadth.
• Middlesex School: Independent college-preparatory school in Concord, MA, serving grades 9-12 with comparable small-school intimacy, signature advanced programs, and emphasis on individualized college counseling. Similar scale and tuition tier.
• Governor's Academy: Formerly Governor Dummer Academy, located in Byfield, MA; independent school serving grades 9-12 with overlapping college-prep mission, athletic program depth, and North-of-Boston geographic positioning.
• Lawrence Academy: Independent college-preparatory school in Groton, MA, serving grades 9-12 with comparable scale, signature programs, and strong athletics pipeline. Direct competitor for North Shore and Middlesex County families.
• St. Mark's School: Independent college-preparatory school in Southborough, MA, serving grades 9-12 with similar Harkness-based pedagogy, signature academic programs, and emphasis on college placement outcomes. Comparable on tuition band and program differentiation.
• Buckingham Browne & Nichols School: Independent day school in Cambridge, MA, serving grades pre-K through 12 with a strong college-prep upper school, comparable tuition band, and similar emphasis on athletics, arts, and signature programs in the Greater Boston market.
• Beaver Country Day School: Independent day school in Chestnut Hill, MA, serving grades 6-12 with comparable scale, signature interdisciplinary programming, and progressive college-prep orientation. Direct competitor for Greater Boston families.

Broad incumbents

• Phillips Academy Andover: Large, elite independent school in Andover, MA, offering grades 9-12 plus postgraduate with much broader program portfolio, larger endowment, and national brand. Establishes the ceiling for premium New England independent school positioning and competes for top-quintile Pingree families.
• Deerfield Academy: Elite boarding and day college-preparatory school in Deerfield, MA, serving grades 9-12. Comparable signature programs and college placement outcomes, but with a residential model and broader national draw that sets the upper-tier benchmark Pingree aspires to.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/pingreesports
• YouTubevimeo.com/pingreeschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/pingreeschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/pingreeschool

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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