Maimonides is a co鈥揺d Jewish alternative school in suburban Brookline, MA, serving grades PK through 12 with a total enrollment of 384 students.
Founded in 1937, the school has 100 teachers and maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 4:1.
The yearly tuition cost is $39,875, which is below the Brookline average private school tuition of $42,698 for elementary schools.
Maimonides ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for largest student body size.
The student body has a reported diversity representation of 0.87%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MA School
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Yearly Tuition: $39,875
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Maimonides ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1937
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
384 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: Truth and Honor
- School Mascot: M-cats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Maimonides cost?
Maimonides's tuition is approximately $39,875 for private students.
What is Maimonides's ranking?
Maimonides ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Maimonides?
The application deadline for Maimonides is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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