Haggerty School (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

110 Cushing Street
Cambridge, MA 02138

The Haggerty School offers a multi-cultural learning environment where students learn through mutual respect and cooperation.

The staff, working closely with parents, endeavors to provide a classroom program that supports the learning needs and interests of all its students.

Our classrooms are designed to support the grouping of students in natural proportions by gender, by race, by social economic background, and mental or physical challenges.

Our curriculum approach is based upon the concept of full inclusion and a belief that our children can learn when the learning environment is designed to meet the academic and social needs of individuals.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MA School
Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 279 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Haggerty School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Student Body

Total Students

279 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

57%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: Everyone is Different. Everyone Belongs.

The Haggerty School offers a multi-cultural learning environment where students learn through mutual respect and cooperation. The staff, working closely with parents, endeavors to provide a classroom program that supports the learning needs and interests of all its students. Our classrooms are designed to support the grouping of students in natural proportions by gender, by race, by social economic background, and mental or physical challenges. Our curriculum approach is based upon the concept of full inclusion and a belief that our children can learn when the learning environment is designed to meet the academic and social needs of individuals.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Haggerty School's ranking?

Haggerty School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Haggerty School?

The application deadline for Haggerty School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Haggerty School located?

Haggerty School is located in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.

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