The Fessenden School
Tel:
(617) 630-2300
- 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.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Students: 542 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / Jan. 31 / rolling
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The Fessenden School places among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
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) |
Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-9 |
Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
Year Founded | 1903 |
Summer School Offered | Yes |
Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
Total Students | 542 students |
Student Body Type | All-boys |
% Students of Color | 18% State avg.: 23% |
Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers | 64 teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 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 |
Endowment Size | $50 million |
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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