Pre-K through 9th Grade
Fessenden is an independent, boys’ school for day students in Pre-K through Grade 9 with the option to board in Grades 5 through 9.
Supportive Community
Whether boys arrive as Pre-Kindergartners, fourth graders, ninth graders, or somewhere in between, at Fessenden, all doors are open to them—and a supportive community of teachers, staff, and fellow students are here to encourage them to explore and discover what's behind each one.
Explore the Fessenden Experience
Why Fessenden?
An all-boys school rooted in core values of honesty, compassion, and respect
Academics
Intellectual challenge tailored to each student with an emphasis on project-based learning
Arts
Encouraging boys’ expression and fostering their lifelong appreciation for the arts
Athletics & PE
Promoting physical exercise, healthy competition, and teaching boys how to be gracious regardless of outcomes
Boarding Program
The perfect balance of independence and structure for boys in Grades 5 through 9
Fast Facts
Fessy Fast Facts
Average class size:
12
Students who identify as people of color:
35%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees:
74%
Enrollment:
537
Campus:
41 acres
Musical Groups & Theatrical Productions:
20
Athletics Programs
21
Communities Served by Fessenden Buses:
10
Financial Aid Budget:
$5.5M
Upcoming Prospective Parent Admissions Events
Please join us for Third Thursdays at Fessenden – November 21 and December 19, 8:30–10:00 a.m. – when we welcome prospective parents to campus to experience the excitement of a typical morning at The Fessenden School.
And, don’t miss A View Inside Fessenden on Tuesday evening, December 10. This event is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Fessenden from those who know it best: parents, faculty, and administrators.
Visit www.fessenden.org/2024 to register for either of these events.