The Beech Hill School

What The Beech Hill School does

The Beech Hill School is a non-profit 501(c)(3) independent middle school founded in 2011 by Emily Ricard in Hopkinton, New Hampshire. It serves 48 students in grades 5–8 as the only independent middle school in central New Hampshire, with a 21-employee faculty and a four-step LEAD admissions process (Learn, Engage, Apply, Discuss) including shadow days and Head of School meetings. The educational program combines a Core Curriculum (Mathematics, Social Studies, English Language Arts, Spanish, Science) with a weekly Skills Curriculum (study skills, organization, typing, standardized test prep, budgeting, research) and Co-Curriculars (electives, physical education, Outdoor Education, Solutions innovation program, pleasure reading). The school positions itself around the developmental needs of early adolescence, explicitly targeting families seeking a safe, encouraging alternative to larger public middle schools.

The school's revenue model is built on three streams: annual tuition of $19,000 per student, a Student Activities Fee of $500–$700, and tax-deductible Annual Fund donations that support financial aid and faculty retention. Over the past decade, the school has awarded more than $1.5 million in need-based financial aid grants. A secondary revenue stream, Summer @ BHS, offers week-long camps, half-day programs, and SSAT preparation ($200–$500) to community members in grades 3–8, extending the school's reach beyond its enrolled families. Distribution is entirely direct, with no third-party channels, and demand is generated through a website, Facebook/Instagram presence, a weekly newsletter ("The Update"), Open Houses, and word-of-mouth referrals from current and past families. The institution is governed by a Board of Directors and operates as a tax-exempt entity (Tax ID 45-2608521); it does not engage in venture funding, acquisitions, or external capital raises.

Name

The Beech Hill School

Legal name

The Beech Hill School

Website

https://thebeechhillschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Beech Hill School is a non-profit independent middle school in Hopkinton, NH, serving 48 students in grades 5–8 with rigorous academics, a Skills Curriculum, and outdoor education as the only independent middle school in central New Hampshire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Middle School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Physical Education & Health Instruction (EDAJAFAL), Summer School & Extended-Year Academic Catch-Up (EDANAJAH), Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning) (THAAAOAA)

Keywords

• Independent middle school
• Middle school education
• Private school tuition
• Summer camp programs
• Skills curriculum

Headquarters

HQ city

Hopkinton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Annual tuition for the 2024-25 academic year is $19,000 per student. This is the primary revenue source for the school.
2. Annual Fund Donations: Tax-deductible donations to the Annual Fund support the school's operating budget. The Annual Fund runs from July 1 to June 30 (fiscal year). Donations help admit students without regard to financial circumstances, hire and retain faculty, and utilize innovative teaching technologies.
3. Summer Programming Fees: Revenue from summer camp programs including SSAT Preparation ($500), half-day offerings ($200-$250), and full-day week-long camps ($400-$500). Programs are open to community members completing 3rd through 8th grade, not just enrolled students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Beech Hill School is an independent middle school in Hopkinton, NH, serving students in grades 5-8 through an integrated program of Core Curriculum (Mathematics, Social Studies, English Language Arts, Spanish, Science), Skills Curriculum (study skills, organization, time management, standardized test preparation), and Co-Curriculars (electives, Outdoor Education, Physical Education, Solutions, Reading). The school charges $19,000 in annual tuition and also operates Summer @ BHS, offering week-long camps, half-day programs, and SSAT preparation to the broader community at $200-$500 per program.

Product overview

The Beech Hill School is a single, unified independent middle school (grades 5-8) that operates as the only independent middle school in central New Hampshire. The school offers an integrated educational program combining Core Curriculum (Mathematics, Social Studies, English Language Arts, Spanish, Science), Skills Curriculum (academic and life skills development), and Co-Curriculars (Electives, Study Hall, Physical Education, Outdoor Education, Solutions, Reading). The institution also operates Summer @ BHS as a distinct sub-brand offering summer programming for students in grades 3-8. The LEAD Admissions Process is the service pathway for student enrollment. All programs are delivered within a student-centered approach that blends traditional and progressive educational practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Summer @ BHS: Summer programming for community members completing 3rd through 8th Grade, featuring various camps and educational offerings open to the entire community.

Products and services

• Middle School Education Program (Grades 5-8) An independent middle school education program serving grades 5-8 in Hopkinton, NH, providing rigorous academic curriculum (Mathematics, Social Studies, English Language Arts, Spanish, Science) balanced with skills development (study skills, organization, time management, standardized test preparation) and co-curricular activities (electives, Outdoor Education, Physical Education, Solutions innovation program, reading). Annual tuition is $19,000 per student for the 2024-25 academic year, with a Student Activities Fee of $500-$700 and textbook estimate of $250. The school has over 100 alumni who have graduated to secondary schools, college, and life.
• Summer @ BHS Summer programming for community members completing grades 3-8, featuring week-long full-day camps (9AM-3PM) priced at $400-$500, half-day offerings (9AM-Noon) priced at $200-$250, and SSAT Preparation by appointment for $500. Programs are open to the broader community, not just enrolled students, and cover outdoor education, arts, athletics, creative programs, and standardized test preparation. Early drop-off and extended stay are available by reservation only. Registration is handled through Constant Contact pages.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 alumni have graduated and found success in secondary schools, college, and life
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Children's Scholarship FundminorOthersThe school recommends that families applying for financial aid also apply for the Children's Scholarship Fund scholarship. This is an external scholarship organization that families can apply to for additional financial support for their children's education.
• Education Freedom AccountminorOthersThe school recommends that families apply for Education Freedom Account programs, which are state-supported educational savings options that can help offset private school tuition costs in New Hampshire.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cardigan Mountain School: Independent middle school in Canaan, NH serving grades 6-9. Comparable as a New England independent school focused exclusively on the middle school years with a similar residential/community model, though Cardigan is a boarding school.
• Bement School: Independent school in Deerfield, MA serving grades K-9 with boarding starting at grade 4. Comparable as a small, mission-driven independent school with a similar middle-grades focus, traditional/progressive blended pedagogy, and skills-based curriculum.
• Eaglebrook School: Independent middle school in Deerfield, MA serving grades 6-9. Comparable as an exclusively middle-school-focused independent school with a similar focus on skills development, outdoor education, and preparing students for selective secondary schools.
• The Fay School: Independent junior boarding/day school in Southborough, MA serving grades 6-9. Comparable as an independent school exclusively focused on the middle school years with a similar small, skills-focused curriculum philosophy, though larger and primarily boarding.

Regional players

• The Derryfield School: Independent day school in Manchester, NH serving grades 6-12. Comparable as a New Hampshire independent school competing for similar families in the central/southern NH region, though it offers a broader grade range and is not exclusively middle-focused.
• Proctor Academy: Independent school in Andover, NH serving grades 9-12. Comparable as a New Hampshire independent school with a small, community-focused model and similar geographic positioning in central New Hampshire.
• Holderness School: Independent boarding school in Plymouth, NH serving grades 9-12. Comparable as a New Hampshire independent school with an outdoor/place-based educational emphasis, similar in spirit to BHS's O-PE program.
• The White Mountain School: Small independent boarding school in Bethlehem, NH serving grades 9-12. Comparable as a small, mission-driven New Hampshire independent school serving a similar family demographic, though at the high school level.
• New Hampton School: Independent school in New Hampton, NH serving grades 9-12. Comparable as a New Hampshire independent school with a similar community-oriented educational model and similar small-scale operations.
• Tilton School: Independent school in Tilton, NH serving grades 9-12 (and post-graduate). Comparable as a small New Hampshire independent school in close geographic proximity (under 30 miles from Hopkinton) competing for similar regional families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thebeechhillschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/thebeechhillschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-beech-hill-school

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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