Michelle Peterson
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Cushing Academy
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
39 School St,
Ashburnham, MA
382
Students
A+
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$52,600
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding
Niche Grade
A+
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Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
84
Full Time Teachers
80
Part Time Teachers
4
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
690
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
31
English
31
Reading
31
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
92.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
85.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10%
Hispanic
2.7%
Black
1.5%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#13
Best Boarding HS in Massachusetts
#18
Most Diverse Private HS in Massachusetts
#20
Best College Prep Private High Schools in Massachusetts
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Boston University
75 Students
Northeastern University
58 Students
New York University
56 Students
Boston College
47 Students
Brown University
45 Students
Tufts University
36 Students
Cornell University
35 Students
University of California - Los Angeles
34 Students
University of Southern California
33 Students
Harvard University
29 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
63 Students
Psychology
42 Students
Economics
28 Students
Marketing
20 Students
Pre-Law Studies
20 Students
Finance
18 Students
Political Science and Government
17 Students
International Business
17 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
14 Students
Biology
13 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/8/2025
Great school. Seek out AO and Honors courses. Seek out relationships with teachers. Very. Very. Very sports oriented. Join some teams.
6/23/2025
Cushing has brought out the best in me. I've discovered who I am and what I am capable of with their guidance. They have helped me discover opportunities that I didn't realize existed. The best decision our family made.
2/18/2024
Cushing Academy caters to the wealthy and does not offer scholarships at all to well deserved, high honors, athletically driven students of moderate income,my experience and observations proved this. Very Disappointing.... I am not sure of their formula for financial assistance but I am choosing better alternatives for 24/25.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/19/2025
We’re sharing this to inform others when choosing a school. Despite full tuition payment, Cushing Academy withheld a student’s official transcripts, preventing enrollment elsewhere and causing significant academic and emotional disruption. Repeated attempts to resolve the issue were met with delays...
8/1/2023
As an alum, current and past parent, I can only highly recommend Cushing Academy! The support from teachers and staff is incredible in academics, sports and all facets of boarding school life. After coming out of a difficult period during COVID, my daughter, a current student at CA, was hesitant to...
6/2/2023
Two point perspective:1. Student perspective - students are welcomed, encouraged, provided with emotional support and academic. (Families pay for the education, and are accommodated; regardless of the situation of fault)2 Teacher perspective - Teachers are well compensated but the they own you. You...
2/7/2023
My daughter graduated from Cushing in 2022. She transferred into Cushing from another prep school in her Sophomore year. She drove the decision to transfer. Cushing was one of two schools she selected based on her research and visiting schools while playing 3 sports at her previous school. We all ag...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Michelle Peterson
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Brenda Cormier
Brenda Cormier
RE/MAX Vision
(978) 881-6502
39 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$126K - $218K Price Range
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Maureen Harmonay
Maureen Harmonay
Coldwell Banker
(351) 200-9049
64 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$595,000 Price
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Rhonda Stone
Rhonda Stone
Keller Williams Realty-Merrimack
(978) 850-3159
183 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$1,050,000 Price
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Gunilla Rubino
Gunilla Rubino
Coldwell Banker Realty
(351) 208-1129
49 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$270,000 Price
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Janet Schoeny
Janet Schoeny
RE/MAX Vision
(351) 208-2591
59 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$270,000 Price
Map
List Price Range
$239K - $1.2M
Homes For Sale
13
Average Home Value
$482,573
Median Lot Size
24,393 Sq Ft
Average House Size
1,674 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,800 - $2,205 per month
- Meadowbrook Village
- 2 - 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 956+ Sq Ft
- 1-51 Meadowbrook Ln
- Gardner, MA
Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
High Ridge Wildlife Reservation
Dunn State Park
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Ashburnham Community Playground
Moran Field
Winchendon Community Park
Jackson Playground and Skate Park
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Greenville
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Southside
Just south of downtown Fitchburg with accessibility to everyday amenities
Cushing Academy is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 39 School St in Ashburnham, in the Ashburnham neighborhood. Annual tuition is $52,600. The school has a total enrollment of 382 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Cushing Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $482,573. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oakmont Regional High School, Overlook Middle School, Briggs Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Ashburnham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cushing Academy.