About

Dublin School holds a distinct place in the boarding school landscape by combining the breadth of opportunity found at larger schools with the depth of connection only a small, intentional community can provide. Coupled with a strong connection to our location in the Monadnock Region and to our School's unique history, Dublin School stands out as a school committed to our mission, and shaped by its people and vision.

"Standing Alone"

Dublin School sits at the foot of Mount Monadnock, one of the most climbed mountains in the world. Monadnock is derived from the Abenaki words meaning "to stand alone" and "smooth mountain". As a school, we embody this mentality of distinguished independence -- humble and rugged, yet refined and proudly standing.

Quick Facts

Dublin School By The Numbers

165

Students enrolled

70% boarding students from 10 different countries and 20 states.

500

Acre campus

93

Courses offered each year, across 2 semesters

5:1

Student-teacher ratio

24

Visual and Performing Arts courses are offered this year. Every student takes 2 full years!

10

Countries represented

1:3

Student to Acre of campus ratio

7

Cozy Dormitories

Ranging in size and style - our biggest dorm houses 24 students, while our smallest houses 10 students.

1

Perkin Observatory

Students explore the universe with a half-meter telescope

18

J-Term course offerings; offering a two-week deep dive to explore your curiosity.

Click here to learn more about J-Term

20

States that our students hail from

18

Dogs on dorm duty! Not to mention the additional pets that keep our campus bustling

100%

of electricity on campus is generated by our solar field.

35

Kilometers of nordic skiing, hiking, mountain biking and snowshoeing trails.

18,500,000

in our Endowment

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17

Athletic Teams

Every program is open to student-athletes with any level of experience.

3

International trips a year for students

40

gallons of sap to make one gallon of our delicious maple syrup

History

Paul W. Lehmann and wife Nancy

“First there was to be independence , freedom, if you will, to work within the framework of our own abilities and our own consciences. We were not to be restrained; our efforts were not to be colored by outside influences contrary to our beliefs. This did not mean we did not listen, or observe or read. Indeed we did. But we adopted only what we believed to be sound in pursuing our goal.”
PWL, 1935

Origin Story

Dublin School opened its doors in September of 1935, with eight students, six teachers and a panoramic view of the hills of southwestern New Hampshire. Privately owned by Paul and Nancy Lehmann until 1970, Dublin School is infused with a strong entrepreneurial spirit . The Lehmanns' dream of educating students with equal measures of academic rigor and support, engagement in meaningful work, and instilling an appreciation for the out-of-doors, is still vividly apparent in the much larger school it is today.

Early Days

Between 1935 - 1970, the student body was primarily made up of boys, with the exception of a few local day student girls. Learning skills support was a part of the academic program since the beginning and during the first few decades, Dublin offered a junior diploma for students who later went on to other New England preparatory schools. Snow sports dominated the athletic program, and students were an integral part of the physical construction of the campus and taking care of its maintenance.

A true Nonprofit

Upon the retirement of Paul and Nancy Lehmann, the school became a not-for- profit independent school and expanded its boarding student population to include all genders. Athletic and artistic offerings were greatly expanded, more buildings were built and acquired, and thanks to the generosity of many alumni, more financial aid was made available to provide greater financial access to a Dublin education. International students and teachers became more numerous from countries including Chile, Columbia, Canada, Japan, Korea, and China.

Recent Milestones

Connect in the classroom

Strive in Athletics

Engage with the Arts

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The Dublin School Mission

At Dublin School, we strive to awaken a curiosity for knowledge and a passion for learning. We instill the values of discipline and meaningful work that are necessary for the good of self and community. We respect the individual learning style and the potential each student brings to our School. With our guidance, Dublin students become people who seek Truth and act with Courage.