“The Mountain School was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. It challenged me academically and personally, gave me confidence and independence, and continues to shape how I live and relate to others.”

Perhaps the clearest finding from the survey is respondents’ strong belief in The Mountain School. When asked how likely they were to recommend the School on a scale from one to ten, 80 percent said 9 or 10, while 91 percent selected an 8, 9, or 10.  Using the standard Net Promoter Score methodology, The Mountain School earned an NPS of +74. Scores above 70 are commonly described as “world-class,” although reliable independent-school-specific benchmarks are limited.

A single numerical score cannot capture the full depth of a Mountain School semester, but this one affirms what the written responses made vivid: people see the experience as distinctive, meaningful, and worth preserving for future students.

The first in a series sharing results from The Mountain School’s 2026 Listening Survey

This summer, The Mountain School invited alumni, families, faculty, staff, and friends to reflect on their experiences with the School and their hopes for its future.

374 people responded, contributing more than 1,000 open-ended comments about what makes The Mountain School meaningful, what should never change, and where the School should focus as it looks ahead.

The results offer a rich picture of a community that believes deeply in The Mountain School.