Lawrence Academy is a coeducational independent boarding school for students in the 9th through 12th grades. Located in Groton, Massachusetts. Our mission is to be highly skilled at recognizing our students for who they are, inspiring them to take responsibility for who they want to become, and empowering them to take action for the greater good.
We are home to four hundred boarding and day students and pride ourselves on our warm, welcoming and compassionate culture. Our focus on individualized learning and empowerment is a cornerstone of our program and extends beyond the classroom to athletics, the arts, clubs, community service, and experiential learning including our Winterim Program which is a two-week intensive experiential learning program between our winter and spring terms.
Our diverse and highly committed faculty are skilled at “teaching for understanding” which requires innovative approaches to helping students learn in the way best suited to their particular needs. Through our daily advisory program, our faculty is able to assess each student’s interests, needs, and passions and help them build pathways that suit their individual goals and aspirations.
Our goal is to see students grow in knowledge, confidence, and empathy so that they are able to make a meaningful contribution to the world once they leave our campus. Within Lawrence Academy's rigorous, but healthy learning environment, we prepare our students to graduate as well-developed individuals with a mission and a passion for giving back.
Let our office be your resource as you enter the independent school admissions process to find the best boarding high school in Massachusetts. In the meantime, fill out our online inquiry form, and give us a call to set up a visit. We look forward to meeting you!
Schedule Your Visit
At Lawrence Academy, we truly believe a visit to our campus will provide prospective families with the opportunity to witness our vibrant campus in action and make face to face connections with faculty, staff, and students.
We look forward to meeting you and your family!
A visit will include a student-guided tour of campus and a personal interview with an Admissions Officer. Please anticipate the entire visit, tour and interview to last roughly two hours.
Familiarize yourself with Lawrence Academy by viewing our website and reading our viewbook to gain insight into our academic curriculum, athletic offerings, artistic adventures, and overarching student-centered experience. We look forward to engaging in conversation with you to further learn about your academic and extracurricular passions.
Applying to Lawrence Academy
Thank you for your interest in applying to Lawrence Academy! If you have any questions about the application process, please feel free to call us at (978) 448-1530 or email the Admissions Office.
Inquire
Complete and submit the online inquiry form.
Tour & Interview
Come visit Lawrence Academy in Groton, MA to better acquaint yourself with our school and community. Our campus is open in the summer, fall, and winter for prospective families. Schedule a campus tour and interview by calling 978-448-1530.
Register for SSAT
Register online for the October, November, December, or January SSAT by visiting www.ssat.org. Information may be obtained on their website for test center locations, specified test dates, and additional information regarding the standardized test. For more information, you can call SSAT at (609) 683-4440. Our SSAT score reporting code is 4552.
For Grade 10th and 11th-grade applicants, the PSAT, SAT, and ACT are accepted at Lawrence Academy.
Our application deadline is January 15th of current year, for all candidates. A completed application requires the submission of the following items:
Additionally, any supplemental letters of recommendation may be uploaded directly to the candidate's profile (there is no standardized format) or email our Admissions Team.
Ready to take one step closer to becoming a Spartan? Begin our application now! Lawrence Academy accepts two applications: the Standard Application Online (SAO) or the Gateway to Prep School Application. You are only required to complete one of these applications, and we do not prefer one over the other.
Admission decisions will be posted on March 10th of current year.
Lawrence Academy will host Revisit Days for accepted students on April 7 and April 9. Your signed reservation agreement and tuition deposit are due by Friday, April 10th of current year.
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