Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
James F Farr Academy
About the School
- Farr Academy is a therapeutic day school serving students in grades 7 through 12 with a range of emotional and learning problems.
- We provide an array of services that meet the individual strengths and weaknesses of each student.
- Skilled teacher/counselors, small structured classes, group and individualized curriculum aligned to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, one-to-one tutoring as needed, and college preparatory courses provide a comprehensive approach to meet the diverse needs presented by students.
- In addition, we offer multi-faceted physical and outdoor education, woodworking, studio art and an intensive school-to-career program.
- Counseling and non-judgmental, non-punitive problem solving meetings are used to teach decision making as well as problem solving skills, through reflection and discussion.
- Additionally, the teaching of techniques and strategies to effectively manage anxiety, stress, frustration and anger are threaded throughout the program.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
James F Farr Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Students By Grade
Grade 10-12 largest at 7 students each, while Grade 8 has only 2 and Grade 9 has 6.
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering students to forge their own paths.
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
69%
State avg.: 32%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Request Information
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are James F Farr Academy often compared to?
James F Farr Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Boston College Campus School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for James F Farr Academy?
The application deadline for James F Farr Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is James F Farr Academy located?
James F Farr Academy is located in the Cambridgeport neighborhood of Cambridge, MA. There are 1 other private schools located in Cambridgeport.
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The nearest preschool is Wildflower Montessori School (0.5 miles away)
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Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4
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(781) 641-5992
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(781) 961-0800
Distance: 1.1 mi
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Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 3
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(617) 732-0220
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(617) 241-3871
Distance: 3.8 mi
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Special Education School
Campion Hall Rm. 197
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 552-3223
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
575 WASHINGTON STREET
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
800 N Main St
Randolph, MA 02368
(781) 961-0800
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 3
Special Education School
200 Ivy Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 732-0220
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students
All-boys | Special Education School
197 8th St
Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 241-3871
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students
Special Education School
Campion Hall Rm. 197
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 552-3223
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 50 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 4
Special Education School
575 WASHINGTON STREET
Newton, MA 02458
(781) 641-5992
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Special Education School
800 N Main St
Randolph, MA 02368
(781) 961-0800
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 31 students
Special Education School
115 Mill St
Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 855-2847
Distance: 4.8 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 3
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573B Washington Street
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(617) 964-6186
Distance: 18.6 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 50 students
Extracurriculars: 5
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(508) 877-3030
Distance: 15.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
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(508) 850-3900
Distance: 51.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students
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(508) 742-6423
Distance: 52.9 mi
Gr: PK-12
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(603) 433-4192
Distance: 0.5 mi
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Avg. class size: 18 students
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364A Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 876-0757
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
Islamic
808 Memorial Dr
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 868-2322
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
29 Mount Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-8658
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 22
Specialized Curriculum
One University Road
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-9000
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Jewish
9 Prescott St
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 731-5330
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 22
Specialized Curriculum
One University Road
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-9000
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 3
Special Education School
200 Ivy Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 732-0220
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 16
247 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 26 students
Special Education School
156 Lawton St
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 739-1794
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 5-12 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Specialized Curriculum
54 Brookside Avenue
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 277-1118
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
Islamic
808 Memorial Dr
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 868-2322
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 3-8 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
29 Mount Auburn St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 868-8658
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Jewish
9 Prescott St
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 731-5330
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 1-6
Avg. class size: 24 students
1555 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
(508) 205-9530
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 249 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 16
247 Marlborough Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4530
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 18 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
364A Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 876-0757
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students
Islamic
808 Memorial Dr
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 868-2322
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 148 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Jewish
9 Prescott St
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 731-5330
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 313 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 14
Montessori School
26 Exeter Street
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 226-4927
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: NS-K | 80 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
477 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 739-6455
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