The Fessenden School

250 Waltham Street
West Newton, MA 02465
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  • Fessenden's school purpose of "nurture, then challenge" successfully marries an academically challenging program with a community that takes seriously the values of honesty, compassion and respect.
  • These very core values are at the heart of a Fessenden education.
  • Respecting others, exhibiting good manners, caring about the larger community and integrity in all things are expected here.
  • Fessenden's warm and friendly atmosphere allows each student to feel connected with his peers and teachers through a myriad of experiences, in and outside of the classroom.

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc. Other special emphasis association(s)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
National Coalition of Boys' Schools
Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten-9
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1903

Student Body

Total Students 506 students
Student Body Type All-boys
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade The Fessenden School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers 90 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
Average Class Size 12 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataMatric. Data Link to Matriculation Data

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline Jan. 15 / Jan. 31 / rolling
Tuition Notes See website
% on Financial Aid
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant $20,000
Admissions Director Caleb W. Thomson '79
Admissions Associate Greg Hendrick

Sports

Total Sports Offered 18 sports
Sports Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Sailing, Soccer, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field, Weightlifting, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball,
Crew, Cross Country,
Flag Football, Football,
Golf, Ice Hockey,
Lacrosse, Mountain Biking,
Nordic Skiing, Sailing,
Soccer, Squash,
Tennis, Track and Field,
Weightlifting, Wrestling,
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  • Grades: PK-9
  • Students: 506 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / Jan. 31 / rolling
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