Fessenden School
The Fessenden School is a private, all-boys school located in West Newton, Massachusetts. It offers a rigorous and engaging academic program for students in grades 5-9, as well as a postgraduate year for boys who want to prepare for high school.
At the Fessenden School, students are challenged to develop their intellectual, social, and emotional skills in a supportive and caring environment. They learn from experienced and passionate teachers who inspire them to explore their interests and talents. They also benefit from a rich and diverse curriculum that includes arts, athletics, languages, STEM, and service learning.
The Fessenden School fosters a culture of respect, honesty, compassion, and responsibility among its students and staff. The school also promotes a sense of community and belonging through its house system, advisory program, and student leadership opportunities.
The school has recently renovated and expanded its campus to provide modern and comfortable spaces for learning and living. The school boasts a new science center, a performing arts center, a library and media center, an innovation lab, a wellness center, and a dining hall. The school also has spacious dormitories, athletic fields, tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a skating rink.
The Fessenden School is one of the best junior boarding schools in the country. It has a long history of academic excellence and alumni success. It has also earned accreditations from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and the Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE). The school is also a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the International Boys' Schools Coalition (IBSC).
Age range: 8-15
Foundation: 1903
Gender: Boys
Nationalities: 15% of the student body comes from outside the United States.
School fee: $64,900
Address: 250 Waltham St, Newton, MA 02465, United States
Website: https://www.fessenden.org/
