Cape Cod Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MA School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 276 students
Yearly Tuition: $37,640
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Cape Cod Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Cape Cod Academy
Kind	10
1	16
2	20
3	17
4	26
5	12
6	33
7	35
8	16
9	24
10	26
11	20
12	21

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Year Founded

1976

Student Body

Total Students

276 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

Average Class Size

13 students

Number of AP Courses

11 courses

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Collared shirts and khaki pants

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$37,640

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Tuition Notes

26000 - Lower School 29450 - Middle School 30700 Upper School 29,800 Upper School

% on Financial Aid

44%

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

21 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Art ClubBlue Key Admissions Ambassadors

Chess ClubChorale

Community ServiceComputer Club

Cum Laude SocietyDrama Club

Film ClubForeign Language Club

Instrumental EnsembleInternational Home-Stay Program

Lower School Cooperative ProgramMock Trial

Musical TheaterPen to Paper Literary Magazine

People to People International ClubPink Ribbon Club

Politics ClubStudent Government

Yearbook

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School Notes

Cape Cod Academy's mission is the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of life skills in a safe, values-centered community.

School Mascot: Seahawk

Cape Cod Academy's mission is the pursuit of academic excellence and the development of life skills in a safe, values-centered community.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Michael D. Pierce '96 -
- David McGraw '06 -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Cape Cod Academy cost?

Cape Cod Academy's tuition is approximately $37,640 for private students.

What schools are Cape Cod Academy often compared to?

Cape Cod Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Falmouth Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Cape Cod Academy?

The acceptance rate of Cape Cod Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 71%.

Who are famous alumni from Cape Cod Academy?

Cape Cod Academy famous alumni include: Michael D. Pierce '96 and David McGraw '06.

What sports does Cape Cod Academy offer?

Cape Cod Academy offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming and Tennis.

What is Cape Cod Academy's ranking?

Cape Cod Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Cape Cod Academy?

The application deadline for Cape Cod Academy is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Calendar

View the Cape Cod Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event

Date

First Day of Classes (Semester I Begins)

September 01, 2026 (Tuesday)

Spring Break (No School K-12)

March 01, 2027 (Monday)

Spring Break (No School K-12)

March 08, 2027 (Monday)

Last Day of School

June 03, 2027 (Thursday)

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 5/17/2016

At Cape Cod Academy, my children have flourished. My older daughter has always struggled in math. She has also excelled in writing and the arts. At her former school, every parent-teacher conference focused on her math woes. At CCA, they focused on her strengths. It was so refreshing, and it's obvious that my daughter feels more success and encouragement from each of her teachers. As a result, my daughter is showing more confidence in herself. I could not ask for more!

- Posted by Parent - happi

5 5/17/2016

The friendliness of the people at Cape Cod Academy has been amazing. I have worked at other schools, and CCA is, by far, the most welcoming place I have ever been. In addition, the students are equally as friendly. It's fun to work in a pre-K through 12 environment where you witness the interactions between the Lower, Middle and Upper School students. I love it here!

- Posted by Administrator - smott

5 5/12/2015

This has been an amazing school for my daughter. Not only has she progressed beyond my expectations academically but also has developed into a kind and socially conscious young person. Cape Cod Academy is an wonderful school.

- Posted by Parent - jjcon

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Barnstable County, MA is $26,151 for elementary schools and $30,357 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Barnstable County, MA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).