Boston and the greater New England area are known for premier colleges and universities. This pattern transfers down to the secondary schools in the area, which are equally competitive and rigorous.
Housed in a brownstone building, Commonwealth School is one of the most respected schools in Boston. This private, coeducational school is small but mighty, with a current enrollment of about 150 students in ninth through 12th grade. The coursework is rigorous and creative, with smaller classroom sizes allowing individualized academic attention. It enables students to delve deeper into subjects of interest, such as social sciences, the arts, languages or history, where they can study everything from photography to Mandarin.
Students who decide to take on a second language can expand their knowledge and even travel to France, Spain or Italy through Commonwealth’s study abroad program.
The school also provides clubs, sports and a literary magazine that students can join. In addition to extracurriculars, Commonwealth hosts special guest speakers on most Thursdays ranging from politicians and alums to Grammy award winners and jewelry designers.
Commonwealth School
152
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
William D. Wharton
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Average SAT Score
1490
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$57,593
Niche Grade
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
4:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
32
Part Time Teachers
9
College Prep
Average SAT
1490
Math
750
Verbal
740
Average ACT
32
Math
32
English
32
Reading
32
Science
32
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
95%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
54.7%
Female
45.3%
White
43.2%
Asian
34.5%
Two or more races
10.8%
Black
7.4%
Hispanic
4.1%
School Rankings
#2
Best HS For Stem in Massachusetts
#3
Best Private HS in Massachusetts
#6
Best College Prep Private High Schools in Massachusetts
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Brown University
35 Students
Harvard University
31 Students
Columbia University
24 Students
Boston University
23 Students
Northeastern University
20 Students
Yale University
19 Students
New York University
18 Students
Tufts University
18 Students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
18 Students
Stanford University
17 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science
18 Students
Psychology
14 Students
Economics
12 Students
Biology
11 Students
History
10 Students
Business
9 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
9 Students
Mathematics
9 Students
Physics
9 Students
Political Science and Government
8 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/8/2025
my favorite community i've ever been a part of. it truly felt like a second home and second family, and i could not have been more well-prepared for college
10/5/2024
extremely rigorous academics & wonderful community. full of distinctive, interesting, intelligent people.
5/16/2024
The school emphasized great importance to the comprehensive development of students, their adjustment and learning. I am happy seeing my child taking more challenges, academically and all other aspects. Teachers are tremendous dedicated to students.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/17/2024
We are grateful to have our teen be part of this caring and intellectually stimulating community. The students are passionate, love deep learning and they are kind and supportive of each other. The teachers are experts in their subjects, providing engaging small classes with high expectations. Our t...
6/11/2024
I am a parent of a rising junior and have observed 2 years of joyful learning and a group of teachers that is close knit, supportive and helps kids explore their love of learning. There is a close community and high individual responsibility at a student level (they are encouraged to be fully respon...
6/4/2024
As a parent of a rising senior, I could not be more happy with Commonwealth. The quality of education, the commitment from the faculty and staff is amazing. It is a small school and athletics are somewhat limited so that is good to know in advance. Overall it is an amazing school!
11/12/2019
Commonwealth is a school that has a lot to offer, and it is up to each student to choose what they will make of their time here. It has played an important and supportive role in my development both as a student and as a person. Here, I have always felt supported in my quest for knowledge, understan...
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List Price Range
$531K - $17.4M
Homes For Sale
101
Average Home Value
$1,760,552
Median Lot Size
2,178 Sq Ft
% Renters
69%
Average Household Income
$148,737
% of College Grads
87.6%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
3,407 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
53.3%
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Homes for Rent
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Parks in this Area
Carleton Court Dog Park
- Dog Park
Charles River Esplanade
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Back Bay Fens
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Frieda Garcia Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Clarendon Street Play Lot
- Playground
Public Garden
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Dog Park
Commonwealth Avenue Mall
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Chinatown
Community vibe with access to the T and a variety of restaurants
Commonwealth School is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 151 Commonwealth Ave in Boston, MA. Annual tuition is $57,593. The school has a total enrollment of 152 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 4:1. Commonwealth School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1490 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $1,760,552. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Newman School, Cathedral High School, Winsor School, and more. Learn more about what Boston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Commonwealth School.