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SouthfieldSchool

10 Newton St
Brookline, MA 02445
The Dexter Southfield School is an independent co-educational day school located in Brookline, Massachusetts, educating students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Dexter Southfield was founded in 1926 as the Dexter School.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $62,200
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
371 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
SouthfieldSchool Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: Our Best Today, Better Tomorrow.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does SouthfieldSchool cost?
SouthfieldSchool's tuition is approximately $62,200 for private students.
What is SouthfieldSchool's ranking?
SouthfieldSchool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for SouthfieldSchool?
The application deadline for SouthfieldSchool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5  
First class all-girl education with state-of-art facilities and curriculum. Girls are "brought up" endearing them with self-esteem, self worth, compassion and leadership. Big sister, little sister mentality with upperclasswomen serving as role models, nurturers, tutors, friend and "big sister". A very unique environment where your girls can grow up to her potential. Headmaster Todd Vincent is the best guardian for our daughters.
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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
  • Enrollment: 371 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $62,200
  • Average class size: 15 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Brookline, MA is $42,698 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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