Cambridge Friends School vs. Shady Hill School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Shady Hill School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School History
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
1961
1915
Students Body
Total Students
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530 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
46%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
36
Kindergarten Students
-
44
Grade 1 Students
-
46
Grade 2 Students
-
48
Grade 3 Students
-
48
Grade 4 Students
-
51
Grade 5 Students
-
60
Grade 6 Students
-
68
Grade 7 Students
-
65
Grade 8 Students
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64
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
100 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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91%
Average Class Size
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16
Number of AP Classes
10
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Student-Teacher Ratio
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5:1
List of Courses Offered
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 16 / rolling
Jan. 15 / Jan. 4 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$42,280
Tuition Notes
Tuition rates for 2025-26
Pre-Kindergarten: $29,500
Kindergarten: $32,650
Grade 1: $35,800
Grade 2: $38,950
Grades 3-4: $40,850
Grades 5: $42,350
Grades 6-8: $44,500
2025-2026 tuition ranges from $42,280 for Beginners to $54,330 for Grade 8.
% on Financial Aid
43%
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$20,000
$43,500
Acceptance Rate
40%
25%
Admissions Director
Dan Griffin
Sandra Zuckerman
Admissions Associate
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Cari Li
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3
12
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Lower School Extended DayMiddle School Extended Day
Arts and Music Programs:
African DrummingInstrumental Music and Dance
Jazz BandPiano
SaxophoneWoodwind