Fay School is the oldest junior boarding school in the United States.
Our 66-acre campus is located in Southborough, MA, just 25 miles from Boston.
Our community includes 475 students in Kindergarten through grade nine.
Of those, 150 students are boarders who come from across the United States and over 20 countries.
Fay is recognized around the world for its superior educational program, and our graduates are accepted to top secondary schools, including Phillips Exeter Academy, Phillips Academy Andover, Deerfield Academy, and Groton School (click here for the complete list).
In addition to the core courses of mathematics, science, English, and history, students take art, music, and world languages.
Students also focus on the design thinking process with courses in our 3,000 square-foot Innovation Lab.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: (Boarding) 7-9
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $70,420
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $41,730
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Definition of Terms | 2023 School Data
Fay School
School Focus
Grades Offered (Boarding)
7-9
Grades Offered (Day)
K-9
School Type
Co-ed
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
Learning Difference Programs
Mild Learning Differences
Religious Affiliation
Year Founded
1866
Campus Size
66 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
475 students
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
Classroom Dress Code
Average Class Size
14 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
ESL Courses Offered
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
80%
Summer Program Offered
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$66.7 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$70,420
(ranges from $70,420 - $74,210 for grades 7-9)
(ranges from $70,420 - $74,210 for grades 7-9)
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$41,730
(ranges from $41,730 - $45,520 for grades 7-9)
(ranges from $41,730 - $45,520 for grades 7-9)
Tuition international students
$73,680
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$63,320
% Students on Financial Aid
25%
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Dec. 15 / Jan. 15 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
SSAT Required
Yes
Director of Admissions
Beth Whitney
Associate Director of Admissions
Jennifer Weeden
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
15
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
16
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Admission Tour Guides, Dance Club, Debate Club, MathCounts, Outdoor Adventure, Quilting, Student Government, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama, Improv, Jazz Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fitness Club, Golf Club, Skiing, Swimming, Yoga
Admission Tour Guides, Dance Club, Debate Club, MathCounts, Outdoor Adventure, Quilting, Student Government, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama, Improv, Jazz Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fitness Club, Golf Club, Skiing, Swimming, Yoga
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- Fay School is a day and boarding school for students in Kindergarten through grade nine. While the School has grown and evolved since its founding in 1866, our central purpose has remained constant: we provide our students with the foundation for a meaningful life. Fay's broad and challenging program empowers students to discover their talents, develop their intellectual abilities, establish essential academic skills and knowledge, and define their moral character - all essential to living a life of meaning and making a positive difference in the world.
- Our community is built on five core values: Academic Excellence, Honorable Conduct, Dedicated Service, Earnest Effort, and Wellness of Mind, Body, and Spirit. Our school motto, Poteris Modo Velis ("You can if you will") highlights our community's emphasis on determination, effort, and resilience.
- LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
- Fay School accreditations: AISNE
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fay School cost?
Fay School's tuition is approximately $70,420 for boarding students and $41,730 for day students.
What schools are Fay School often compared to?
Fay Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Bement School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Fay School offer?
Fay School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
Does Fay School offer a summer program?
Yes, Fay School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Fay School?
The application deadline for Fay School is Dec. 15 / Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 15 / Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Alumni Reviews Review School
Review
Description
We had mandatory volunteer work, but we took a service trip to the Dominican Republic in my last year there as a class. Also the advisors were amazing, cared so much more than any other. . .
School Calendar
View the Fay School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of Fall Term
November 17, 2023 (Friday)
First Day of Winter Term Classes
November 28, 2023 (Tuesday)
No Classes. School Closed
February 16, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of Winter Term
March 08, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of Spring Term Classes
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
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