Fessenden School

Grades: PK-9
Students: 517
Type: Private
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250 WALTHAM ST
Newton, MA 02465
(617) 964-5350

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At Fessenden School, they put a lot of pride into sleep deprivation of certain students. The subjects were fun at certain times, and required some lengthy written term papers. At Fessenden, I enjoyed the social interaction with other boys, and music and plays were always fun.
Posted by a community member on 7/14/2023
My son attended Fessenden and it was a nurturing environment with strong schoolacademics.
Posted by a parent on 6/25/2023
We researched many schools for our son and Fessenden was the best fit for our son. This school has been an excellent for him. They know boys well and our son is thriving. An extremely strong academic foundation with Singapore Math and reading workshop. The science classes are exceptional. But what t
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Posted by a parent on 3/17/2019
I graduated from Fessenden many years ago, but still regard it as the best time of my life. This is an English-style boarding school, so don't expect to see NEA-style namby-pamby codlling here. This school is where boys are taught to be gentlemen, and to take their place in society. Some parents who
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Posted by a community member on 9/1/2018
My son was an 8th grade international boarder at Fessenden. Our overall experience was great! His dorm parents are so nice! The weekend trips are great, a lot of things to do given the proximity to Boston. Best school in the area!
Posted by a parent on 8/11/2016

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Newton schools - Fessenden School is located at 250 WALTHAM ST, Newton MA 02465. Fessenden School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK-9.

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