Tower School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 243 students
Yearly Tuition: $34,143
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / Sep. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Tower School
Pre-K	11
Kind	20
1	31
2	21
3	26
4	22
5	28
6	26
7	35
8	23

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

contact our Admission Director for a personal conversation.

Year Founded

1912

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

243 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

43 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

75%

Average Class Size

13 students

List of Courses Offered

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Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Neat, no jeans

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1 / Sep. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$34,143

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Tuition Notes

PK Half-Day: $19000 PK Full Day: $24000 Grades 6-8: $38431 Computer labs, 3D printers, 3D laser printer; all books, school supplies and curriculum materials; field trips and overnight trips; athletics participation and athletic uniforms; drama participation; yearbook each year Tuition Assistance and Scholarships are available

% on Financial Aid

41%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$15,000

Admissions Director

Reagan Kenwell, Pre-K–4

Admissions Associate

Mary Dailey, grades 5–8

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

LacrosseSoccer

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Coding ClubEnvironmental Club

Literary MagazineService Learning

Student Government

Arts and Music Programs:

A CapellaDrama Production

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Bike ClubOutdoor Adventure Club

School Notes

OUR MISSION We teach our students to think critically and creatively, to develop joyful curiosity, to embrace challenge and apply their knowledge with confidence, and to thrive within a community rich with diverse perspectives and talents.

School Motto: We Are Tower.

OUR MISSION

We teach our students to think critically and creatively, to develop joyful curiosity, to embrace challenge and apply their knowledge with confidence, and to thrive within a community rich with diverse perspectives and talents.

TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION

We hire well.We attract teachers whose commitment to academic excellence and professional development promotes both critical and creative thinking.
We establish a sense of belonging.We nurture important, collaborative-learning relationships.Our students and parents are known; their voices and contributions are vital.
We initiate opportunities to excel.We provide opportunities for students to identify themselves as innovators, leaders, contributors, artists and athletes.
We engage and motivate students.Our hands-on curriculum reinforces classroom learning, elevates critical thinking ability and promotes academic achievement.
We embrace childhood.Our students excel within a curriculum that balances classroom achievement with intentional time for play, imagination and physical activity.
We inspire advocacy.We encourage students to advocate for themselves and others, to contribute their skills in support of causes about which they are passionate and to pursue sustainability in all aspects of their lives.
We emphasize creativity.We promote personal expression through vibrant visual arts, music, woodworking, performing arts and our immersive approach across the curriculum.
We prepare students for future success.Tower graduates are articulate, kind, confident, self-motivated learners who possess the skills for academic and personal achievement in secondary school and in life.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Tower School cost?

Tower School's tuition is approximately $34,143 for private students.

What sports does Tower School offer?

Tower School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Lacrosse and Soccer.

What is Tower School's ranking?

Tower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Tower School?

The application deadline for Tower School is Feb. 1 / Sep. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 / Sep. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Essex County, MA is $26,952 for elementary schools and $45,503 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Essex County, MA is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).