Fontbonne (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked MA School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 340 students
Yearly Tuition: $26,500
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 13 / rolling
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School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Fontbonne
7	30
8	30
9	70
10	70
11	70
12	70

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Grade 9-12 enrollment higher the school has 70 students in each of grades 9 through 12, versus 30 in grades 7 and 8.

Year Founded

1954

Student Body

Total Students

340 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

15 students

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Plaid skort, khaki pants, or navy pants. Navy or white polo shirt. Navy blazer.

Number of AP Courses

11 courses

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Advanced Courses

AP 2D DesignAP Biology

AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

AP ChemistryAP English

AP FrenchAP Physics

AP SpanishAP Studio Art - Drawing

AP US History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 13 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$26,500

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Tuition Notes

Financial aid applications must be submitted by January 13, 2027.

% on Financial Aid

60%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$13,000

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Kathryn Meschino

Admissions Associate

Jillian Kelley

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWinter Track

Colors

Blue, Navy Blue, Gold

School Mascot

Ducks

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

18 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Admission AmbassadorsCreative Art

Dear Neighborhood Service ClubFrench Honor Society

Latinas UnidasLaw and Debate Club

Media and Photography ClubNational Honor Society

Newspaper & Creative Writing ClubPeer Education

Peer MediatorsPublic Health Club

Spanish Honor SocietyStep Team

Student CouncilWomen in Business

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Good Fountain Players Drama ClubYearbook

School Notes

Fontbonne is a Catholic, college preparatory high school and early college for remarkable young women in grades 7-12 that embraces diversity in many forms, while fostering Gospel values and educational excellence.
Today, Fontbonne educates over 300 girls from more than 40 cities and towns across Greater Boston and the South Shore.
Our inclusive community is our strength and the reason our students and alumnae are confident, courageous women. Fontbonne's scholar-centered education and diverse student population prepare girls for the collegiate experience and cultivate an environment to grow in self-confidence, develop problem solving skills, and forge a unique academic path, while forming lifelong relationships with peers, mentors, and educators. Our students take advantage of comprehensive offerings within our programs through athletics, internships, dual enrollment, and co-curricular activities.
Our rich history and commitment to the charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph is evident in all programs at Fontbonne, as we strive to provide an excellent education that is accessible to all young women.
We are thrilled to welcome new families into our community and our hallways.

Inspired by the courage of Mother St. John Fontbonne and the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, Fontbonne educates girls to grow into women of strong moral character, grounded in the Catholic social justice teachings, who live by the Gospel values of respect, responsibility, reconciliation, and reverence. We are proud of the women we have graduated since 1954. They are faithful, fearless, and compassionate leaders defining our future.
Our adult learning community is committed to nurturing the individual student as a scholar driven to serve others. Our student-centered curriculum allows our faculty to challenge our students to rise to the expectation of academic excellence while understanding the importance of collaboration and creativity. Through our early college program, we expose our students to learning beyond the classroom, providing opportunities for them to experience the world. Through the access our students have to college classrooms, programming, and student life experiences, which allow them to use their voice, we are preparing our girls to create her future.
We are proud of a Fontbonne education centered on encouraging our students to question the status quo and to seek to have conversations every day that challenge them. Our alumnae are women who believe in service to the dear neighbor, using their voice to advocate for themselves and others, while seeking everyday to build a world of unity and inclusion.
As you view our website, please feel free to connect with us regarding any questions you may have. We are excited for you to meet our Fontbonne community, learn about a Fontbonne education, and understand how you, too, can create a courageous future.

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How much does Fontbonne cost?

Fontbonne's tuition is approximately $26,500 for private students.

What sports does Fontbonne offer?

Fontbonne offers 12 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track.

What is Fontbonne's ranking?

Fontbonne ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Fontbonne?

The application deadline for Fontbonne is Jan. 13 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 13 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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