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The Roxbury Latin School

101 Saint Theresa Avenue West Roxbury, MA 02132
Tel: (617) 477-6316

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $37,900
  • Acceptance rate: 39%
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: 鉁Verified school update
The Roxbury Latin School Photo #1 - En route 脿 pied to Mont Saint-Michel, 10th graders have the opportunity to participate in French or Spanish immersion during the month of June.
The Roxbury Latin School Photo #2 - The Headmaster and members of Class I greet returning students on the first day of fall term.
The Roxbury Latin School Photo #3 - A boys' school by conviction and a small school by choice, Roxbury Latin is committed to the ethical formation and rigorous academic training of each boy entrusted to us.
The Roxbury Latin School Photo #4 - Boys in a boys' school are freer to develop the full spectrum of their personalities, to be nurturing, gentle, empathetic, and sensitive with one another.
The Roxbury Latin School Photo #5 - Roxbury Latin encourages its students to be generalists and provides an environment in which they will become aesthetically aware and have the opportunity to express themselves creatively. For their part, RL boys commit their time and talents generously.
The Roxbury Latin School Photo #6 - More than half of the student body sings in one of the School's four choral groups, beginning with the Junior Chorus for the youngest boys.
The Roxbury Latin School Photo #7 - Roxbury Latin students compete in the Certamen Scrimmage (Latin "Jeopardy"), organized by the Classics Club, and hosted annually by the School.
The Roxbury Latin School Photo #8 - Our faculty, in addition to teaching and advising, also coach almost all of our 33 teams in 10 interscholastic sports. In the words of a veteran teacher-coach, "You never know when you can have a positive impact in the life of a boy, but if you teach him AND coach him, there is a much better chance you will be in the right place at the right time."
The Roxbury Latin School Photo #9 - The close relationship among teachers and boys may be the principal reason why there is so little turnover on the faculty or in the student body.
The Roxbury Latin School Photo #10 - Soon-to-be graduates gather outside the doors of Rousmaniere Hall prior to Closing Exercises.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $37,900
  • Acceptance rate: 39%
  • Average class size: 13 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 15
  • Source: 鉁Verified school update

School Rankings

The Roxbury Latin School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Lowest average acceptance rates
Student Body
Largest student body
School History
Oldest founding date
School Resources
Largest endowments

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeThe Roxbury Latin School
743
846
956
1058
1155
1252
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Year Founded
1645
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
School Motto
鈥淭o fit [students] for public service both in church and commonwealth鈥.鈥

Student Body

Total Students
310 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
74%
Average Class Size
13 students
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Collared shirt
Number of AP Courses
13 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP American PoliticsAP Art History
AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC
AP Computer ScienceAP Economics (Macro)
AP Economics (Micro)AP French 4
AP Latin 5AP Modern European History
AP Music TheoryAP Spanish 4
AP Statistics
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Jan. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost
$37,900
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Tuition Notes
Need-blind admission
% on Financial Aid
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$24,710
Acceptance Rate
39%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Matt McDonald
Admissions Associate
Carolyn Powell
Endowment Size
$212 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFootball
Ice HockeyLacrosse
SoccerTennis
Track and FieldWrestling
School Mascot
Fox

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
ChessChorus
Community ServiceDebating and Public Speaking
DramaticsEnvironment Conscious Organized Students (ECOS)
Habitat for HumanityJazz Band
Language ClubsLatonics (a cappella)
Model United NationsPublications (newspaper, Yearbook, magazine of student arts)
String and other chamber music ensembles

School Notes

  • The Roxbury Latin School is a small, independent day school for boys in grades 7-12, located on a spacious 117 acre campus in West Roxbury, MA. Founded by John Eliot in 1645, in the reign of King Charles the First, it is the oldest school in continuous existence in North America.
  • Roxbury Latin's endowment and the generosity of its alumni, parents, and friends enable the School to maintain a distinguished faculty, to charge a relatively low tuition, and to admit and enroll boys without regard to their parents' ability to pay.
  • The opportunities afforded by the School are therefore available to a uniquely diverse student body from all segments of the greater Boston community.
  • The Roxbury Latin School is a small, independent day school for boys in grades 7-12, located on a spacious 117 acre campus in West Roxbury, MA. Founded by John Eliot in 1645, in the reign of King Charles the First, it is the oldest school in continuous existence in North America. Roxbury Latin's endowment and the generosity of its alumni, parents, and friends enable the School to maintain a distinguished faculty, to charge a relatively low tuition, and to admit and enroll boys without regard to their parents' ability to pay. The opportunities afforded by the School are therefore available to a uniquely diverse student body from all segments of the greater Boston community. Although Roxbury Latin has no formal religious affiliation and enrolls students from many different faiths and backgrounds the School remains deeply committed to the essential values of its Judeo-Christian heritage: honesty, simplicity, humility, respect and concern for others. We also maintain an abiding commitment to our classical heritage: requiring three years of Latin and a modern Romance language, offering three years of Homeric Greek as an elective, valuing the aesthetic, and adhering to the ancient precept mens sana in corpore sano. The academic program for younger boys emphasizes the development of basic skills in the arts, English, history, classical and modern languages, computer science, math, and science. As they mature, students gain increasing flexibility in scheduling through elective options and independent study opportunities. In addition, there are full athletic and activity programs. All boys participate in on- and off-campus service projects. Throughout our history we have been proud to celebrate the numerous academic laurels our students have earned, but we have never lost sight of our primary concern: the moral character of our boys. At Roxbury Latin the fundamental promise we make to our families is that "each boy will be known and loved."
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Avi Attar 鈥20, awarded Prestigious Pyne Honor Prize from Princeton. -
    • Kaleb Joseph, discusses athletic pressures and mental health. -
Source: Verified school update
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Roxbury Latin School cost?
The Roxbury Latin School's tuition is approximately $37,900 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Roxbury Latin School?
The acceptance rate of The Roxbury Latin School is 39%, which is lower than the national average of 71%. The Roxbury Latin School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Massachusetts with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from The Roxbury Latin School?
The Roxbury Latin School famous alumni include: Avi Attar 鈥20, awarded Prestigious Pyne Honor Prize from Princeton. and Kaleb Joseph, discusses athletic pressures and mental health..
Does The Roxbury Latin School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Roxbury Latin School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
What sports does The Roxbury Latin School offer?
The Roxbury Latin School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Wrestling.
What is The Roxbury Latin School's ranking?
The Roxbury Latin School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for The Roxbury Latin School?
The application deadline for The Roxbury Latin School is Jan. 15.

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