Schechter Boston

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Together, we create a Jewish educational experience in which each student will be known, belong, be engaged, be inspired and be prepared.
Schechter offers free busing to areas including Brookline, Cambridge, Framingham, Lexington, Natick, Needham, Sharon, Stoughton, Waltham and Wellesley.
We are accepting applications for children from 15 months through 8th grade. After 61 years of educating children, the legacy of blending tradition and innovation combined with academic excellence remains the hallmark of the Schechter Boston.
Come see for yourself why there is no place like Schechter! www.ssdsboston.org.

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Schechter Boston ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
mild-to-moderate learning differences
Year Founded
1961

Student Body

Total Students
424 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Schechter Boston Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Tuition Notes
% on Financial Aid
61%
Admissions Director
Shira Strosberg
Admissions Associate
Stephanie Fine Maroun
Endowment Size
$24 million

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
17 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess, Coding and Programming, Cooking, MakerSpace

Arts and Music Programs:
Art Studio, Choir and Band, Dance, Design Technology, Filmmaking, Israeli Dance, Student Newspaper, Theater Program

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball, Fencing, Karate Classes, Soccer, Yoga

School Notes

  • Together, we create a Jewish educational experience in which each student will be known, belong, be engaged, be inspired and be prepared.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Schechter Boston offer?
Schechter Boston offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Dance, Fencing, Flag Football, Indoor Soccer, Martial Arts, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Ultimate Frisbee.
What is Schechter Boston's ranking?
Schechter Boston ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Schechter Boston?
The application deadline for Schechter Boston is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Middlesex County, MA is $27,693 for elementary schools and $44,792 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Middlesex County, MA is 61% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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