Maimonides School is a coeducational, Modern Orthodox, Jewish day school located in Brookline, Massachusetts.
The school was founded in 1937 by Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik and his wife Tonya Soloveitchik. It is named after Rabbi Moses Maimonides.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- 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).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Maimonides is Maimonides School Elementary Section (0.0 miles away)
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Maimonides School Elementary Section![Maimonides School Elementary Section Photo - Our Middle School students visited the lab at Biogen Idec in Cambridge.]( "Maimonides School Elementary Section Photo - Our Middle School students visited the lab at Biogen Idec in Cambridge.")
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