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.
Quick Stats (2020)
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-9
  • Students: 517 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / Jan. 31 / rolling

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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 AffiliationNonsectarian
Grades OfferedGrades Prekindergarten-9
Learning Difference ProgramsYes
Year Founded1903
Summer School OfferedYes

Student Body

Total Students517 students
Student Body TypeAll-boys
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade The Fessenden School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers83 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio6:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
Average Class Size12 students
List of Courses OfferedLink to List of Courses
Matriculation DataMatric. DataLink to Matriculation Data

Finances and Admission

Admission DeadlineJan. 15 / Jan. 31 / rolling
Tuition NotesSee website
% on Financial Aid
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant$20,000
Admissions DirectorCaleb W. Thomson '79
Admissions AssociateGreg Hendrick

Sports

Total Sports Offered18 sports
SportsBaseball, 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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  • Newton Center
    Wellan Montessori School
    Montessori School
    (1)
     Grades: PK-8
    2.4 miles
    80 Crescent Avenue
    Newton Center, MA 02459
    (617)969-4488     2.4 PK-8
    n/a
  • Belmont
    Belmont Day School
    Belmont Day School Photo - Students gather in the Erskine Library at Belmont Day School.
    Grades: PK-8
    3.3 miles
    55 Day School Lane
    Belmont, MA 02478
    (617)484-3078     3.3 PK-8
    n/a
  • Boston
    Kids Are People School
    Alternative School
     Grades: NS-8 | 120 students
    6.5 miles
    530 Commonwealth Ave
    Boston, MA 02215
    (617)266-0028     6.5 NS-8
    120
  • Boston
    Learning Project Elementary School
    Learning Project Elementary School Photo
    Grades: K-6 | 118 students
    7.4 miles
    107 Marlborough Street
    Boston, MA 02116
    (617)266-8427     7.4 K-6
    118
  • Braintree
    Meeting House Montessori School
    Montessori School
     Grades: PK-5 | 108 students
    15 miles
    25 Brow Ave
    Braintree, MA 02184
    (781)356-7877     15 PK-5
    108

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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-9
  • Students: 517 students
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / Jan. 31 / rolling
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