School Overview
Situated on 41 acres in a residential community 10 miles west of Boston, our traditional curriculum is designed to be challenging yet developmentally appropriate and supportive of each student's learning style. Fessenden provides a foundation of skills that is imperative for the secondary school experience. The average class size is 12. We offer diverse arts and athletic offerings and promote core values of honesty, compassion, and respect throughout the program. The campus features a new academic and athletic building, two pools, three gymnasiums, nine athletic fields, 13 tennis courts(six lighted), an indoor hockey rink and library with nearly 20,000 volumes.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$78,600
Enrollment
510
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
70%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:12
Endowment
$48 million
Class Size
12
Boarding %
20.6
Matriculation
High School Matriculation
(2019)| Ranking | High School | Students |
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| #1 | Phillips Academy Andover | 1 |
| #2 | Phillips Exeter Academy | 3 |
| #4 | Choate Rosemary Hall | 2 |
| #6 | Middlesex School | 2 |
| #7 | St. Paul's School | 1 |
| #8 | The Hotchkiss School | 2 |
| #10 | Deerfield Academy | 1 |
| #12 | Milton Academy | 1 |
| #17 | The Taft School | 2 |
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Academics
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Cricket
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Fly Fishing
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Building
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Cooking
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Model Plane Building
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about The Fessenden School
Tell me a bit about The Fessenden School.
The Fessenden School is All-boys private boarding school located in Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1903 , and currently has about 510 students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.fessenden.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.fessenden.org.
Does The Fessenden School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Fessenden School also have 70% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Fessenden School students typically go for their colleges?
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What is the application requirement for The Fessenden School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Fessenden School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for The Fessenden School?
The total fee for The Fessenden School in 2024 is
$78,600 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@fessenden.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@fessenden.org .
Where is The Fessenden School located?
The Fessenden School is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 8 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Fessenden School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Fessenden School is among the most popular schools, within top 184 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also The Fessenden School has been favorited by 123 users.
Also The Fessenden School has been favorited by 123 users.
How do I complete an application for The Fessenden School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Fessenden School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Fessenden School’s official site: http://www.fessenden.org or call them at 617-630-2328.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Fessenden School’s official site: http://www.fessenden.org or call them at 617-630-2328.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Fessenden School?
Yes, here are few:
The Cambridge School of Weston, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School and Lexington Christian Academy.
The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
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Nearby City
Boston, the capital and largest city of Massachusetts, is the cultural and financial heart of New England. With a rich history dating back to the American Revolution, it is home to iconic landmarks such as the Freedom Trail, the Boston Common, and the Massachusetts State House. The city boasts prestigious universities like Harvard and MIT and is known for its vibrant arts scene, diverse neighborhoods, and thriving economy. Boston's blend of historical significance and modern innovation makes it one of the most influential cities in the U.S.
Population (2022)
609,023
Cost of Living
Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport
Logan International Airport
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