School Profile
Dana Hall School (Massachusetts)
The Dana Hall School sits in the middle of historic Wellesley, Massachusetts, and the school is a reminder of an era gone by that saw most kids going to boarding schools to get into the best colleges. The Dana Hall School still has the tools to get kids into the best schools, and those kids are going to go on to be the best members of our society today. The gorgeous campus at Dana Hall is going to help kids enjoy their activities, play sports and get inspired by nature. The kids on the campus are living the dream as they get to learn in a place that feels like it was born in a movie. The kids at the school learn more than their counterparts in other places, and the kids are given a chance to become their own people while learning to think critically. The Dana Hall School helps kids get the best education from a school that provides real values and a good environment for everyone. Kids who walk through the door the first time will notice that the school is a haven for learning that feels like a college, and that experience will last for a lifetime.
Contact Information
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Dana Hall School
45 Dana Rd, Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482
https://www.danahall.org/
(781) 235-3010
Associations & Organizations
- National Coalition of Girls' Schools
- National Association of Independent Schools
- State/Regional Independent School Association
- The Association of Boarding Schools
Photo Source: School Website and/or Social Media Data Source: NCES: 00939414


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