The Roxbury Latin School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MA School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 310 students
Yearly Tuition: $37,900
Acceptance rate: 39%
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Roxbury Latin School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Roxbury Latin School
7	43
8	46
9	56
10	58
11	55
12	52

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Year Founded

1645

Summer School Offered

Yes

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School Calendar

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School Motto

“To fit [students] for public service both in church and commonwealth….”

Student Body

Total Students

310 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

49 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

74%

Average Class Size

13 students

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Collared shirt

Number of AP Courses

13 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AP American PoliticsAP Art History

AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

AP Computer ScienceAP Economics (Macro)

AP Economics (Micro)AP French 4

AP Latin 5AP Modern European History

AP Music TheoryAP Spanish 4

AP Statistics

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$37,900

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Tuition Notes

Need-blind admission

% on Financial Aid

37%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$24,710

Acceptance Rate

39%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Matt McDonald

Admissions Associate

Carolyn Powell

Endowment Size

$212 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryFootball

Ice HockeyLacrosse

SoccerTennis

Track and FieldWrestling

School Mascot

Fox

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

ChessChorus

Community ServiceDebating and Public Speaking

DramaticsEnvironment Conscious Organized Students (ECOS)

Habitat for HumanityJazz Band

Language ClubsLatonics (a cappella)

Model United NationsPublications (newspaper, Yearbook, magazine of student arts)

String and other chamber music ensembles

School Notes

The Roxbury Latin School is a small, independent day school for boys in grades 7-12, located on a spacious 117 acre campus in West Roxbury, MA. Founded by John Eliot in 1645, in the reign of King Charles the First, it is the oldest school in continuous existence in North America.
Roxbury Latin's endowment and the generosity of its alumni, parents, and friends enable the School to maintain a distinguished faculty, to charge a relatively low tuition, and to admit and enroll boys without regard to their parents' ability to pay.
The opportunities afforded by the School are therefore available to a uniquely diverse student body from all segments of the greater Boston community.

The Roxbury Latin School is a small, independent day school for boys in grades 7-12, located on a spacious 117 acre campus in West Roxbury, MA. Founded by John Eliot in 1645, in the reign of King Charles the First, it is the oldest school in continuous existence in North America. Roxbury Latin's endowment and the generosity of its alumni, parents, and friends enable the School to maintain a distinguished faculty, to charge a relatively low tuition, and to admit and enroll boys without regard to their parents' ability to pay. The opportunities afforded by the School are therefore available to a uniquely diverse student body from all segments of the greater Boston community. Although Roxbury Latin has no formal religious affiliation and enrolls students from many different faiths and backgrounds the School remains deeply committed to the essential values of its Judeo-Christian heritage: honesty, simplicity, humility, respect and concern for others. We also maintain an abiding commitment to our classical heritage: requiring three years of Latin and a modern Romance language, offering three years of Homeric Greek as an elective, valuing the aesthetic, and adhering to the ancient precept mens sana in corpore sano. The academic program for younger boys emphasizes the development of basic skills in the arts, English, history, classical and modern languages, computer science, math, and science. As they mature, students gain increasing flexibility in scheduling through elective options and independent study opportunities. In addition, there are full athletic and activity programs. All boys participate in on- and off-campus service projects. Throughout our history we have been proud to celebrate the numerous academic laurels our students have earned, but we have never lost sight of our primary concern: the moral character of our boys. At Roxbury Latin the fundamental promise we make to our families is that "each boy will be known and loved."

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Avi Attar ’20, awarded Prestigious Pyne Honor Prize from Princeton. -
- Kaleb Joseph, discusses athletic pressures and mental health. -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Roxbury Latin School cost?

The Roxbury Latin School's tuition is approximately $37,900 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of The Roxbury Latin School?

The acceptance rate of The Roxbury Latin School is 39%, which is lower than the national average of 71%. The Roxbury Latin School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Massachusetts with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from The Roxbury Latin School?

The Roxbury Latin School famous alumni include: Avi Attar ’20, awarded Prestigious Pyne Honor Prize from Princeton. and Kaleb Joseph, discusses athletic pressures and mental health..

Does The Roxbury Latin School offer a summer program?

Yes, The Roxbury Latin School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does The Roxbury Latin School offer?

The Roxbury Latin School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Wrestling.

What is The Roxbury Latin School's ranking?

The Roxbury Latin School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for The Roxbury Latin School?

The application deadline for The Roxbury Latin School is Jan. 15.

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The average private school tuition in Suffolk County, MA is $20,891 for elementary schools and $27,234 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Suffolk County, MA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).