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Key Facts

52% of student population

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identifies as people of color or multiracial

$5.6 MILLION IN ASSISTANCE

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awarded to 26% of students in 2023-24

30% HIGHER SAT SCORES

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compared with national average

45+ HONORS CLASSES

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available to Upper School students

14 ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

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offered at JV, JV2 and Varsity Levels

40 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES

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spoken by students at Catlin Gabel

Experiential Learning

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A Foundation that Lasts a Lifetime

by Tim Bazemore, Head of School

At Catlin Gabel, academic excellence has a deep, broad, and durable meaning. Excellence here is built on a holistic approach, equipping students with the academic content and skills to help them grow toward their potential.

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Responsible Action

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Education Through Experience

by Ken DuBois, Director of Public Relations and Publications

In the decade since the Palma Scholars Program was introduced, Catlin Gabel students have engaged in hundreds of community engagement projects, and traveled thousands of miles to hear points of view that differ from their own.

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Athletics

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Active Education at Catlin Gabel

by Ken DuBois, Director of Public Relations and Publications

From early lessons about self-care, including fitness, nutrition, and rest, students develop deeper understandings about perseverance, resiliency, and collaboration.

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Creativity

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Starting with Student Interest

by Jordan Heintz and Zach Bloom, 5th Grade Teachers

Imagine if we sat down and asked, “What is the best way to educate our children in an ever-changing world?” There would probably be ideas surrounding agency, flexibility, collaboration, and iterative thinking.

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Community

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Inviting Learners to Find the Joy in Collaboration and Community

by Hana Hutchings, Preschool Teacher

There has to be a healthy relationship with knowing that even when we don’t know, we’re not here to be evaluated. That school is a place where we come to transform ourselves, and become new versions of ourselves every day.

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Upcoming Events

Upper School Sneak Peek

Explore life in the Upper School on a typical school day. Enjoy pastries, coffee, and casual conversation with Upper School leadership before taking a private tour of classes led by upper school students. Students welcome!

If you already have an account, you can register for events in the admission portal.

Complete our inquiry form if you need to create an admission portal account.

Palma Scholars Program Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast as you learn more about our Palma Scholars Program, a cutting edge scholarship program for a select group of incoming 9th graders who demonstrate achievement and potential in academics, athletics, leadership, and service. In addition to meeting Catlin Gabel faculty and admission staff, you will have the opportunity to talk to coaches and current Palma Scholars to learn more about this unique program.

If you already have an account, you can register for events in the admission portal.

Complete our inquiry form if you need to create an admission portal account.

Beginning & Lower School At-A-Glance

You are invited to hear from Nick Zosel Johnson, Head of the Beginning & Lower School, to learn more about our preschool through 5th grade curriculum and community. This evening event will also include a conversation with a panel of teachers and community members. There will be time for a Q&A as well. If you were not able to make it to the October Open House, this event will provide important information about the teaching and learning at Catlin Gabel. However, campus tours will not be available at this event.

If you already have an account, you can register for events in the admission portal.

Complete our inquiry form if you need to create an admission portal account.