Fessenden School

Fessenden School is a private school in Newton.

Fessenden School is highly rated in West Newton.

Fessenden School has multiple athletic fields.

Fessenden School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-9

250 WALTHAM St, Newton, MA

West Newton Neighborhood

4.8

3.3

537 Students

A+

Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
David B. Stettler

Student Teacher Ratio
5:1

Annual Tuition
$53,400

Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

A-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 5:1 Teachers 103	Full Time Teachers 99
Part Time Teachers 4

Clubs and Activities

Boys Athletic Participation

Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 96.6%	Female 3.4%
White 77.3%	Asian or Pacific Islander 9.5%
Two or more races 5.5%	Black 4.1%
Hispanic 3.5%	Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

This School’s Reviews

4.0

7/16/2023

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.

4.0 Parent

7/15/2020

Our first year was cut short due to Covid but my son was very happy at school. The teachers were great at communicating and made sure he was caught up with the rest of the class given it was his first year at The Fessenden School. The transition was smooth and he always felt comfortable. The End of Day Program was an excellent addition his schedule as well.

5.0 Parent

7/15/2020

I can't say enough good things about Fessenden. The lower school is a warm and nurturing environment where my boys have made great friends and also been challenged academically. The Fessenden faculty and staff is incredible and many teachers have been there for nearly their entire careers. My boys always go to school happy and come home looking forward to the next school day.

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3.0 other

7/14/2023

At Fessenden School, they put a lot of pride into sleep deprivation of certain students. The subjects were fun at certain times, and required some lengthy written term papers. At Fessenden, I enjoyed the social interaction with other boys, and music and plays were always fun.

5.0 parent

6/25/2023

My son attended Fessenden and it was a nurturing environment with strong schoolacademics.

5.0 parent

3/17/2019

We researched many schools for our son and Fessenden was the best fit for our son. This school has been an excellent for him. They know boys well and our son is thriving. An extremely strong academic foundation with Singapore Math and reading workshop. The science classes are exceptional. But what t...

5.0 other

9/2/2018

I graduated from Fessenden many years ago, but still regard it as the best time of my life. This is an English-style boarding school, so don't expect to see NEA-style namby-pamby codlling here. This school is where boys are taught to be gentlemen, and to take their place in society. Some parents who...

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List Price Range

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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Massachusetts Middlesex County Newton 02465 West Newton

Fessenden School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-9 located at 250 WALTHAM St in Newton, MA. Annual tuition is $53,400. The school has a total enrollment of 537 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Fessenden School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average home value in this area is $1,763,674. Discover additional schools in the area, like Newton Country Day School, Beacon High School, KaiPod Learning, and more. Learn more about what Newton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Fessenden School.

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