Fay School
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.
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- St. John’s College 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. . .
| Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data | Fay School |
| School Focus | Junior Boarding School |
| Grades (Boarding) | Grades 7-9 |
| Grades (Day) | Grades K-9 |
| School Type | Co-ed |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1866 |
| Campus Size | 66 acres |
| Enrollment | 475 students |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| Average Class Size | 14 students |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 |
| Number of AP Courses Offered | n/a |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Tuition Cost
| Endowment Size | $66.7 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $70,420 (ranges from $70,420 - $74,210 for grades 7-9) |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $41,730 (ranges from $41,730 - $45,520 for grades 7-9) |
| Tuition international students | $73,680 |
| Yearly Tuition (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 | Yes |
| SSAT Score | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Beth Whitney |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Jennifer Weeden |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 15 Interscholastic Sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 16 Extracurriculars |
| 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 |
College Matriculation
| Year: | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
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
Profile last updated: 10/01/2021
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