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:
47%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees:
74%
Enrollment:
543
Campus:
41 acres
Musical Groups & Theatrical Productions:
20
Athletics Programs
21
Communities Served by Fessenden Buses:
10
Financial Aid Budget:
$4.7M
The Season of Giving
If you are interested in making a calendar-year-end gift to support the Fessenden Annual Fund, you are welcome to do so online here or learn more about the different ways to give. We are deeply grateful for our generous community! Checks postmarked by December 31 will be counted toward 2025 calendar-year-end giving.