Millbrook School is a private, coeducational college-preparatory boarding school for grades 9–12, situated on an 800-acre rural campus in Millbrook, New York. Established in 1931, it operates under a mission that every student should be “known and needed,” a philosophy evident in its small enrollment of around 330 students and a 4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
Unique among U.S. high schools, Millbrook hosts an AZA-accredited zoo on its campus. Students engage in animal husbandry and conservation research, caring for over 170 animals, including 11 endangered species. The campus also leads in sustainability, powering 100% of its energy needs with a seven-acre onsite solar field.
The school provides a challenging preparatory curriculum, offering over 35 AP and honors courses. About 90% of students live on campus in nine dormitories, with a new boys’ dormitory opening in fall 2026. Millbrook offers 38 competitive teams across 14 interscholastic sports and has strong visual and performing arts programs.
Millbrook School prepares its students to succeed academically and serve beyond school. In a close-knit community where everyone is recognized and valued, the curriculum fosters:
- curiosity and a pursuit of academic excellence;
- respect for oneself and others;
- a moral foundation based on personal integrity;
- dedication to caring for the natural environment;
- the readiness to apply knowledge and skills in the service of others.
The school encourages intellectual, emotional, spiritual, creative, and physical development, guiding students toward fulfilling lives and lives that benefit the larger community.
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