Creating
your Future. Together.

The Tilton Story

Tilton fosters the development of skills — in all aspects of boarding school life — that prepare students to embrace and navigate a world driven by diversity and change.

Our community is built on human relationships that enable us to know, support, and challenge our students as we learn to do hard things well.

Tilton School creates opportunities that prepare students to make a difference in the world. Earning a diploma signifies that the student’s body of work demonstrates an array of knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to succeed in the 21st century world and in a rigorous college program.

Our Community

Our community is made up of students, faculty, and staff who care for and learn from one another. Together, we craft opportunities that you can’t find anywhere else.

Weekends are for Play

Different by Design

Hear more about our community:

Tilton Voices

Global Competencies

Global Competencies teach beyond content and equip students for a lifetime of self-directed learning.

Curiosity⁰¹

Curiosity fearlessly embraces the new

Curiosity turns education into a lifelong pursuit, empowering students to navigate an ever-changing world with imagination and critical insight.

Adaptability⁰²

Adaptability creates opportunity

In a rapidly evolving world defined by constant shift, success requires more than standing firm—it requires knowing how to pivot. We empower students to meet new challenges with flexibility, agility, and perseverance. By building resilience through experience, our students learn to embrace disruption as an opportunity for growth and discovery.

Integrity⁰³

Integrity illustrates character

True character is defined by the choices we make when no one is watching. Grounded in self-awareness, courage, and thoughtful discernment, integrity guides our students to act with honesty, accountability, and purpose.

Relationships⁰⁴

Relationships generate meaning

Because no significant learning happens in isolation, we cultivate authentic connections built on mutual respect, empathy, and open dialogue. By listening actively, communicating clearly, and collaborating with purpose, our students learn to advocate for themselves and others—building the essential foundation for both individual growth and a strong community.

Learn about our Approach:

Teaching and Learning at Tilton

Extracurriculars

I’ll always remember when we won the championship my freshman year; our whole school was down at the softball field and to see the impact our sport had on the community was really, really fun.”

Alexa ’25

Varsity Softball

You can create your own celebrations or something you like that you want to show other people. You have this connection with every teacher and student and it really helps.”

Andriana ’24

Community Service, Afternoon Arts, Clubs

I think Tilton is the best spot to try out theater. No matter where you are, you can step on stage, but we have a community that's going to welcome you to do it.”

Turner ’26

Theatre

Explore Arts & Athletics:

Afternoon Programs

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Outcomes

How Tilton Makes a Difference

Lex ’25

Day Student Experience

Alexis P’25

Parent Perspective

Uma ’28

International Student Experience

Ryan ’16

Alumni Stories

All Videos

200

Total Students

6:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

75%

Boarding Students

20+

States and 15+ Countries Represented

5000

Community Service Hours Completed per Year

25+

Competitive Sports Teams

35%

of Students Hold Leadership Positions

Advanced Placement Course Offerings

Minutes from Boston

Choose a Guide

Our student ambassadors will show you around.

Select a student and experience the Tilton story through their eyes.

Colleen, 11th Grade

Admissions Ambassador Basketball Boarding Student Dorm Proctor

Aidan, 10th Grade

Academics Boarding Student California Hockey

Isaac, 9th Grade

9th Grade Experience Boarding Student International Student Soccer

Beckett, 11th Grade

Art Day Student Study Abroad Young Women's+ Leadership