Fayerweather Street School

We are a co-educational independent private school enrolling approximately 200 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Eighth Grade.

Locations

Fayerweather Street School

765 Concord Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States

Neighborhood

Cambridge Highlands

Hours of operation

Hours of operation
Monday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-4:00 pm

Additional information

We use a co-teacher model, which provides more opportunities for 1:1 instruction. Multi-aged classrooms are used throughout the school starting in PreK which has three and four year-olds. Our teacher/student ratio is 1:11, except in PreK, where it is 1:8. The overall ratio of teaching staff to students is 1:6. 85% of our faculty have advanced degrees. Our program includes music, library, shop, physical education, art and theater classes. Community service and social justice work are integrated throughout the curriculum. Over half of the school participates in afterschool programs including intramural sports teams for grades 5-8. School opens at 8:30 a.m. and classes begin at 8:45 a.m. Dismissal is at 3:05 p.m. for Unit students, and 3:15 p.m. for PreK through 6th grade. There is a 1:00 p.m. pick-up option for PreK students. Last year’s graduates were accepted to 15 different private high schools.

  • 35% of students self-identify as kids of color
  • 33% faculty and staff identify as people of color
  • Over 30% of students receive tuition assistance
  • Fayerweather is a welcoming community for LGBTQ+ families
  • Families come from over 15 cities and towns in the Boston area

Fayerweather Street School Admissions

Admissions Office

617-876-4746
Fayerweather Street School

765 Concord Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02138
United States

Neighborhood

Cambridge Highlands

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Last updated January 29, 2023.