Founded in 1893 by Wellesley College graduates Florence Bigelow and Charlotte Conant, Walnut Hill School was at the forefront of education for young women for more than 80 years. Even as a traditional private boarding school for girls, Walnut Hill had a strong arts program. Walnut Hill was home to acclaimed Fenway Studio artist and teacher Marion Pooke, and also counts Pulitzer Prize–winning author Elizabeth Bishop '30 among its graduates. In the late 1970’s, Walnut Hill became a coeducational school and expanded its mission as a school for the arts. In 1988, Walnut Hill became the first school in the United States to have an affiliation with a major conservatory of music. The New England Conservatory at Walnut Hill is the nation's premier music education model for talented young musicians.
Mission Statement
The mission of Walnut Hill is to educate talented, accomplished and intellectually engaged young artists from all over the world. The School does so in a diverse, humane and ethical community.
School Motto
Non Nobis Solum - Not for ourselves alone
School Song
The Walnut Hill alma mater words and music were written by alumna Caroline Comstock Williams, Class of 1927. The piece was later arranged by former Walnut Hill faculty member William Wright.
Click here to listen to our school song.
School Seal
School Colors
Historic: Gold and White
Modern: Crimson and Chartreuse
Photo Gallery
With over a century of history, we invite you to view a few selected images of Walnut Hill through the ages.
Click here to view photo archive.
