Very Good
#73 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 19% of private schools
Fay School
School
48 MAIN ST, Southborough, MA 01772
Enrollment
482
Student-Teacher
6:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 9th
Enrollment
482
Student-Teacher
6:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 9th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#73 of 388
In Southborough
#3 of 3
public schools
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Fay School
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About Fay School
Fay School is a private school in Southborough, MA. Fay School serves approximately 482 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-9th, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. Fay School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #73 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 6:1 students to teachers, Fay School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Fay School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Fay School compares to the 4 public schools in Southborough, MA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Southborough
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Fay School (this school) | 7.4 |
| Albert S. Woodward Memorial School | 8.2 |
| P Brent Trottier | 8.6 |
| Margaret A Neary | 7.5 |
| Mary E Finn School | 7.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
48 MAIN ST, Southborough, MA 01772
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Fay School may also want to explore other schools in the area. P Brent Trottier (rated 8.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST MARK'S SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Albert S. Woodward Memorial School (rated 8.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Southborough, see our Southborough schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST MARK'S SCHOOL Southborough | 0.3 mi | 8.2 |
| Albert S. Woodward Memorial School Southborough | 0.3 mi | 8.2 |
| P Brent Trottier Southborough | 0.6 mi | 8.6 |
| Margaret A Neary Southborough | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Mary E Finn School Southborough | 2.1 mi | 7.5 |
| GLENHAVEN ACADEMY Marlborough | 2.3 mi | 7.0 |
| THE NEW ENGLAND CENTER FOR CHILDREN Southborough | 1.8 mi | 7.7 |
| Francis J Kane Marlborough | 2.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Early Childhood Center Marlborough | 3.1 mi | 3.3 |
| Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School Marlborough | 3.0 mi | 7.1 |
| 1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School Marlborough | 3.7 mi | 3.8 |
| THE COTTAGE CHILDRENS CENTER Marlborough | 3.6 mi | — |
| Richer Marlborough | 3.2 mi | 2.4 |
| Marlborough High Marlborough | 4.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Goodnow Brothers Elementary School Marlborough | 4.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Charles Jaworek School Marlborough | 4.3 mi | 3.8 |
| Brophy Framingham | 3.5 mi | 3.7 |
| METROWEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Ashland | 4.1 mi | 4.5 |
| REED ACADEMY Framingham | 3.8 mi | — |
| Assabet Valley Vocational High School Marlborough | 4.7 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01772 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$196,680
Median Home Value
$816,500
Median Rent
$2,425/mo
Population
9,781
College Educated
75.4%
Homeownership
89.4%
Avg Commute
32.8 min
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Median Age
43.3
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME Tyngsboro, MA | 7.3 |
| BANCROFT SCHOOL Worcester, MA | 7.3 |
| MAIMONIDES Brookline, MA | 7.3 |
| BRIMMER & MAY SCHOOL Chestnut Hill, MA | 7.6 |
| SHORE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Beverly, MA | 7.6 |
| THE CARROLL SCHOOL Lincoln, MA | 7.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Fay School
What grades does Fay School serve?
Fay School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.
How many students attend Fay School?
Fay School has an enrollment of approximately 482 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fay School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fay School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Fay School rank in MA?
Fay School ranks #73 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Fay School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fay School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Fay School a private school?
Yes, Fay School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Fay School a religious school?
No, Fay School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 9th
- Enrollment
- 482
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 80
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 164 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Phone
- (508) 490-8214
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