Welcome to Cardigan
We know middle school boys.
We understand and appreciate boys at this great age and stage of development. We’ve created an environment designed to nurture not only their academic achievement, but also their physical, social, ethical, and personal growth.
Everything here—from teaching and learning to arts, sports, and fun—is geared toward helping boys reach their potential. We offer boys just the right amounts of structure and independence, challenge and support, and a focus on both individual growth and a strong, positive sense of community. This time-tested, comprehensive approach to the education of boys is what we call the Cardigan Way.
Our Mission
Cardigan Mountain School offers a close-knit community that prepares middle school boys—in mind, body, and spirit—for responsible and meaningful lives in a global society.
Cardigan at a Glance
- Founded in 1945
- Serving boys in grades 6 through 9
- 225 students from 25 U.S. States and 15 countries
- 200 boarding students and 25 day students
- 4:1 Student to faculty ratio
- Average class size of 12 students
- Signature academics include the PEAKS Department and Gates Invention and Innovation Program
- 525-acre lakeside campus
- More than 40 athletic teams in 17 sports
At a Glance: Our School in the Voices of our Students
"What we have here at Cardigan is a family that cares about us and our futures. I am proud to be part of this community and proud to call Cardigan my home. "
Bryce Terry ’20
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Cardigan Mountain School is a boarding and day school for boys in 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade in Canaan, New Hampshire.
