Boston’s Premier All-Girls Boarding & Day School (Grades 5–12)

Where ambitious girls build unapologetic confidence, achieve academic excellence, and forge meaningful, successful lives. We offer a dynamic and challenging academic program in an environment with a deep commitment to social and emotional learning.

Why Dana Hall?

At Dana Hall, she will...

• Active Leadership: She won't just participate—she’ll lead class discussions, present geometric proofs, and captain teams.
• Empowering Community: A kind, inclusive environment where teachers and peers champion her success.
• Intellectual Rigor: Dynamic college-prep academics that inspire lifelong curiosity across science, humanities, and the arts.
• Unmatched Confidence: A school culture rooted in the belief that the greatest thing she can be is herself.
  

"Dana Hall offers the perfect balance of challenge and support. Our daughter has the experience of feeling comfortable being herself at school. Dana Hall fosters an environment where students are willing to take risks and share themselves fully."

- CURRENT DANA HALL PARENT

Dana Hall is an independent boarding and day school for girls in grades 5-12 in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

At Dana Hall, we blend academic rigor with intentional social-emotional development. In our all-girls environment, every student is encouraged to take bold risks, discover who she is, and lead with purpose.

What Your Daughter Will Experience:

Boarding at Dana Hall (Grades 9-12)

Dana Hall School

45 Dana Road  |  Wellesley, MA 02482-9010  |  Privacy Policy

Upcoming Admission Events

OPEN HOUSE (GRADES 5-12)

Saturday, October 24 from 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Experience our vibrant school community and rich academic curriculum in action. The Open House is an event that lets you customize your day: look inside our classrooms, step into mini-lessons across various academic subjects, talk with program directors, and meet our school administrators to see how you will thrive here.

ACADEMIC PREVIEW (GRADES 5-12)

Saturday, September 19 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

An introduction to the academic vigor of Dana Hall School and an opportunity to hear student, teacher, and parent perspectives. The event includes remarks from the Head of School, Middle School and Upper School Directors, presentations from teachers, and a student/parent Q&A session.

Be the one to define her future. Embrace the challenge. Make her mark. Move the world forward.

At Dana Hall, she will...

Be the one to define her future. Embrace the challenge. Make her mark. Move the world forward.

Audacious Since 1881. Exceptional Every Day.

A Global Community Just Outside Boston

As the only all-girls boarding school in the Boston area, Dana Hall welcomes students from across the nation and around the globe starting in Grade 9.

• Global Perspectives: Live and learn alongside peers from Vermont to Vietnam, creating lifelong global connections.
• 24/7 Dedicated Support: Experienced residential faculty live on campus, providing guidance, proctoring study halls, and cheering at games.
• Prime Wellesley Location: Enjoy a safe, vibrant campus with quick access to Boston’s world-class educational and cultural opportunities.