Admission

I am delighted that you are interested in St. Mark’s School and I hope that you benefit from the information and resources provided on our website. St. Mark’s, founded in 1865, is a college-preparatory boarding and day school, grades nine through twelve. Nested upon 250 acres in the picturesque suburb of Southborough, Massachusetts, the school is only 25 miles from the abundant cultural and social opportunities in Boston.

The School’s outstanding faculty — 65 in number — guides 335 students through a rigorous curriculum and a full program of athletic, artistic and spiritual activities, fostering a close and supportive community. St. Mark’s engages and motivates its’ talented and diverse student body by emphasizing academic excellence, developing values and character, and serving to the larger community. Class size averages 10 students with a student–faculty ratio of five to one. St. Mark’s offers more than 20 Advanced Placement courses, as well as independent study opportunities which range from working on the school's prize-winning electric vehicle to reading Luke’s Gospel in Ancient Greek. Graduates leave St. Mark’s exceptionally prepared to succeed at the highly selective colleges and universities to which they gain acceptance.

The School’s outstanding faculty — 65 in number — leads 335 students through a rigorous curriculum and a full program of athletic, artistic and spiritual activities, fostering a close and supportive community.

Typically, our IIIrd Form (ninth grade) program welcomes 65 students to campus each year. Subsequently, IVth Form (tenth grade) enrollment increases by approximately one-third to 90 students and Vth Form (eleventh grade) may bring 5-10 additional students. Campus visits for prospective families are unique in that students tour with St. Markers while parents tour with a faculty member. Visiting campus is the key to understanding just how connected we are as a community. In general, well over 80 percent of those who interview with us decide to apply to St. Mark’s.

St. Markers excel in many areas, and opportunities abound for them. Click through our website and visit campus! Please do not hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions. You can reach me through e-mail at annebehnke@stmarksschool.org or click Meet the Office to e-mail any one of our extremely qualified admission associates.

I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to St. Mark’s School!

Sincerely,
Anne E. Behnke
Director of Admission

Admission Announcements

  • Admission Open House

    Saturday, October 30, 2010. More details and online registration to follow soon.

  • St. Markers Shine at International Business Competition

    Earlier this summer, Sun Hong (Mark) Kim '11 and rising Vth Formers Hee Chung (Christine) Kim and Jin Pyo Rha were part of a team that placed second in the Global Enterprise Challenge. Held in Inchon, South Korea, the competition challenged students to create a children’s game for the year 2030 that would deal with global issues.

  • Scott Young '85 Named Boys' Varsity Ice Hockey Coach

    Athletic Director Tracy Jones announced this week the appointment of Scott Young, St. Mark's alumnus and former professional hockey player, as the new head coach of the Lions varsity boys' ice hockey program.

  • Lynette Sumpter Appointed Dean of Academics

    Head of School John Warren ’74 recently announced the appointment of Lynette Sumpter to the position of Dean of Academics at St. Mark’s. Warren observed that “we are very fortunate to have a person of Lynette Sumpter’s talent and experience in our midst to oversee the St. Mark’s academic program.” Sumpter has most recently been Associate Dean of Faculty at St. Mark’s

  • Dr. Gregory Jay, Noted Researcher, Teaches AP Bio

    During this past May, the St. Mark’s AP biology classes welcomed Dr. Gregory Jay, father of Christine ’12, to campus. Jay is Professor of Emergency Medicine and Engineering at Brown University in the Department of Emergency Medicine and Division of Engineering, and an attending physician at Rhode Island Hospital. He is also the recipient of the Bruce M. Selya Award for Research Excellence.
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Admission Calendar

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Community Preparatory School

126 Somerset Street, Providence, RI St. Mark's Representative Attending: Axel Galeano Email: axelgaleano@stmarkschool.org Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Edward W. Brooke Charter School

190 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA St. Mark's Representative Attending: Hebe Fuller Email: hebefuller@stmarksschool.org Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

15SeptemberWednesday

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School

201 Main Street Franklin, MA 02038 St. Mark's Representative Attending: Anne Behnke Email: annebehnke@stmarksschool.org Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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