Fayerweather Street School

Fayerweather Street School is an independent, progressive school that provides a child-centered approach to learning from PreKindergarten through 8th grade.
Fayerweather educates children to become self-confident and self-directed learners, critical and reflective thinkers, explorers of ideas, and risk-takers.
We are respectful of individual learning styles.  Our integrated and thematic curriculum is designed to spark questions and concerns about the world while providing a structure in which strong academic skills are developed.
Fayerweather supports educational research, professional development, and engagement in community action.
Fayerweather strives to build and sustain a community with varied backgrounds of race, religion, ethnicity, and sexual orientation.
We are committed to preparing students to engage in an interdependent and diverse world.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $30,910
  • Acceptance rate: 30%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Fayerweather Street School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1967

Student Body

Total Students
205 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Fayerweather Street School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
87%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $30,910 - $41,390 for the 2024-25.
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$21,000
Acceptance Rate
30%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Karina Davis
Endowment Size
$1 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Build It Yourself/ Lego Robotics, Math Olympiad, Young Scientists Club


Arts and Music Programs:
Afterschool Band, Chorus, Drama, Glee Club, Middle School Play, Private Music Lessons


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball Club, Parkour, Soccer Club

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Fayerweather Street School cost?
Fayerweather Street School's tuition is approximately $30,910 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Fayerweather Street School?
The acceptance rate of Fayerweather Street School is 30%, which is lower than the national average of 71%. Fayerweather Street School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Massachusetts with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Fayerweather Street School offer?
Fayerweather Street School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Ultimate Frisbee.
What is Fayerweather Street School's ranking?
Fayerweather Street School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Lowest average acceptance rates.
When is the application deadline for Fayerweather Street School?
The application deadline for Fayerweather Street School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Fayerweather Street School located?
Fayerweather Street School is located in the Cambridge Highlands neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.

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School Reviews

  5.00 out of 5  (2 reviews)
5  
Fayerweather Street School is able to achieve the best of both child-centered yet rigorous academics and a supportive social environment that values diversity and social justice. It's a small school that offers a big variety of offerings in the arts, academics, and community engagement. This is my child's 4th year attending the school and our family couldn't be happier.
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5  
I chose Fayerweather because I wanted to kindle my son's love for learning, creative thinking, and global citizenship. At FSS, the teachers get to know each child and leverage their interests and passions. The Shakespeare play, the Colonial Fair, and the cities project are just a few examples of the engaging experiential approach to learning at Fayerweather. The community is diverse (nearly 40% are families of color and about 30% receive tuition assistance). I've have made many good friends among the close-knit parent community. I couldn't be more pleased with the progress my son has made at FSS.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $30,910
  • Acceptance rate: 30%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Cambridge, MA is $26,762 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Cambridge, MA is 42% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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