Very Good
#67 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 17% of private schools
Fayerweather Street School
Elementary School · Cambridge, MA
A private elementary school in Cambridge, MA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
765 CONCORD AVE, Cambridge, MA 02138
- 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Fayerweather Street School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 99Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,093/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$122,040
Median home value
$1,088,700
Median rent
$2,799/mo
College educated
85.6%
Homeownership
40.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02138; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Lee BurbankEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–4 | 0.5 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Winn BrookEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| HaggertyEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Roger E WellingtonEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 522 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fayerweather Street School is listed in Cambridge, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Fayerweather Street School
Fayerweather Street School is a private elementary school in Cambridge, MA, serving approximately 212 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 388 private schools in MA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fayerweather Street School
What grades does Fayerweather Street School serve?
Fayerweather Street School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Fayerweather Street School?
Fayerweather Street School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayerweather Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayerweather Street School is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Fayerweather Street School rank in MA?
Fayerweather Street School ranks #67 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Fayerweather Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fayerweather Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Fayerweather Street School a private school?
Yes, Fayerweather Street 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 Fayerweather Street School a religious school?
No, Fayerweather Street School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (617) 520-6703
- Area population (ZIP 02138)
- 38,077
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 28.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02138; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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