Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Yearly Tuition: $37,298
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Falmouth Academy
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Yearly Tuition: $37,298
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Falmouth Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Extra-curric.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1977
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 8, 2026
Campus Size
34 acres
Student Body
Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 31%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size
12 students
List of Courses Offered
Average SAT score
1276
(Out of 1600)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$37,298
Tuition Notes
Bus costs are not included
% on Financial Aid
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$18,000
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Sarah Knowles
Admissions Associate
Olivia Riddiford
Application URL
Endowment Size
$20 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
31 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
BeekeepingComputer Programming
Creative WritingDrama Class
Drama ProductionsEngineering
Farm and Garden ArtsForensic Science
LatinLiterary Magazine
Model U.N.Musical Theater
Peer AmbassadorsRecreational Games
School NewspaperSenior Taught Electives
StagecraftVolunteering
YearbookYoga
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts Across the CurriculumCeramics
ChorusDrawing
Jazz BandOrchestra/Strings
PaintingPhotography
Studio ArtWoodworking
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Curling
School Notes
- Grades 712 independent day school located in Falmouth, MA, on Cape Cod
- Challenging, college-preparatory curriculum with a strong emphasis on writing, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry
- Small class sizes and close faculty mentorship foster meaningful academic engagement and personal growth
- Vibrant arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs, encouraging students to explore a range of interests
- An inclusive and welcoming community where students are known, valued, and supported
- Graduates attend top colleges and universities, prepared to lead lives of purpose and impact
- Signature programs include: Changing Earth, Science in the Real World, Arts Across the Curriculum, Authentic Voice, and the Elective Period
- School Motto: Know where you are
- School Mascot: Mariners
- Falmouth Academy is guided by teachers who believe that students willing to work hard can meet the demands of a challenging core curriculum that explores English, history, science, mathematics, foreign language and the arts.
- Our demands for academic rigor occur in a supportive and imaginative community. Because Falmouth Academy is a deliberately small school, students and adults are able to recognize the strengths and potential of each individual. The strong culture of respect and trust created by this close-knit environment allows each member of the community to pursue academic, artistic, and extra-curricular interests with enthusiasm and self-confidence. While we expect students to work hard, our school culture also encourages them to be appreciative and generous. We hope that our students will leave Falmouth Academy with a wider perspective on the human condition and prepared to sustain a love of learning. We also hope that they will have the courage to live thoughtful and principled lives.
- The school has partner schools in France and Germany and benefits from its proximity to the international science community of Woods Hole.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Falmouth Academy cost?
Falmouth Academy's tuition is approximately $37,298 for private students.
What schools are Falmouth Academy often compared to?
Falmouth Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Cape Cod Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Falmouth Academy?
The acceptance rate of Falmouth Academy is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 71%.
What sports does Falmouth Academy offer?
Falmouth Academy offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer and Tennis.
When is the application deadline for Falmouth Academy?
The application deadline for Falmouth Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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