The Fessenden School
- Private, Boarding, All-Boys
- WEST NEWTON, MA
All-Boys School
The Fessenden School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private, Boarding, All-Boys
- PK, K-9
- WEST NEWTON, MA
- Rating 4.83 out of 5 46 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Teachersgrade A+
About
Applying
Application Deadline
January 15
Application Fee
$50
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
None
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$53,400
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
$79,500
Received Financial Aid
23%
Average Financial Aid
$35,000
From The Fessenden School
Imagine an educational experience like no other for your child in Pre-K through Grade 9. Minutes from downtown Boston, a stunning 41-acre campus and one-of-a-kind educational experience awaits your son.
Fessenden is a place where tried and true educational techniques are woven seamlessly with play and discovery. Where the focus is on the individual child - helping him develop the skills he needs to navigate the world with enthusiasm and curiosity. The energy and excitement is palpable from the moment you step onto campus—and at the moment a young boy begins his Fessenden journey.
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School Details
Grades
PK, K-9
Students
537
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National
17:1Full-Time Teachers
99
Part-Time Teachers
4
Map
Map
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Students
Students
537
Preschool
Annual Cost
$34,200
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Starting Age
4 years
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Schedule Options
- Offers Full WeekYes
- Offers Part WeekYes
- Offers Full DayYes
- Offers Part DayYes
The Fessenden School Reviews
Rating 4.83 out of 5 46 reviews
The Fessenden School is a private, all-boys day and boarding school located in West Newton, Massachusetts, USA. It serves students from pre-kindergarten through grade nine. The school was founded in 1903 and has a strong focus on providing a well-rounded education that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and extracurricular involvement. The curriculum includes traditional subjects such as English, mathematics, science, history, and foreign languages, as well as offerings in the arts, athletics, and outdoor education. The Fessenden School is known for its supportive community, dedicated faculty, and commitment to preparing students for success in high school and beyond.
All teacher are so kind.
The best part about Fessy is the residential life. At the weekends, we go to fun trips like Six Flags, Baseball Games, College sports games, and etc... In the weekdays, we sometimes do cookouts.
The best part about Fessy is the residential life. At the weekends, we go to fun trips like Six Flags, Baseball Games, College sports games, and etc... In the weekdays, we sometimes do cookouts.
This school is a racist paradise, with lots of faculty and leadership turnover in the lower school. There is much work to be done in terms of educational equity especially when the school is quick to dismiss or discharge young boys of color who don't quickly adapt to or fit their mold of expectations. Not to mention the clique of student parents who are also faculty or huge donors that are key to unfair and selective decisions!