Very Good
#67 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 17% of private schools
Fayerweather Street School
Elementary School
765 CONCORD AVE, Cambridge, MA 02138
Enrollment
212
Student-Teacher
4.4:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
212
Student-Teacher
4.4:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#67 of 388
In Cambridge
#2 of 7
public schools
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About Fayerweather Street School
Fayerweather Street School is a private elementary school in Cambridge, MA. Fayerweather Street School serves approximately 212 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Fayerweather Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #67 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 4.4:1 students to teachers, Fayerweather Street School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Fayerweather Street 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 Fayerweather Street School compares to 19 public schools serving similar grades in Cambridge, MA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Fayerweather Street School (this school) | 7.5 |
| Haggerty | 9.4 |
| Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School | 9.1 |
| Rindge Avenue Upper School | 9.4 |
| Peabody | 7.1 |
| Graham and Parks | 9.6 |
| Maria L. Baldwin | 9.9 |
| Putnam Avenue Upper School | 9.2 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. | 9.8 |
| John M Tobin | 9.5 |
| Amigos School | 9.0 |
| Prospect Hill Academy Charter School | 5.9 |
| Morse | 9.2 |
| Cambridgeport | 9.5 |
| Fletcher/Maynard Academy | 5.5 |
| King Open | 7.3 |
| Cambridge Street Upper School | 7.8 |
| Kennedy-Longfellow | 7.4 |
| Vassal Lane Upper School | 6.9 |
| Community Charter School of Cambridge | 7.6 |
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
765 CONCORD AVE, Cambridge, MA 02138
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Fayerweather Street School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Haggerty (rated 9.4/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School (rated 9.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hardy (rated 8.9/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Arlington), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Cambridge, see our Cambridge schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Lee Burbank Belmont | 0.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Belmont High Belmont | 0.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Haggerty Cambridge | 0.9 mi | 9.4 |
| Winn Brook Belmont | 0.8 mi | 8.1 |
| Hardy Arlington | 1.0 mi | 8.9 |
| Winthrop L Chenery Middle Belmont | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Roger E Wellington Belmont | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| LESLEY ELLIS SCHOOL Arlington | 1.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Gibbs School Arlington | 1.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Menotomy Preschool Arlington | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
| ATRIUM SCHOOL Watertown | 1.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School Cambridge | 1.2 mi | 9.1 |
| ST STEPHEN'S ARMENIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Watertown | 1.6 mi | 5.3 |
| CAMBRIDGE FRIENDS SCHOOL Cambridge | 1.2 mi | 7.4 |
| ARLINGTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Arlington | 1.7 mi | 5.3 |
| ST AGNES SCHOOL Arlington | 1.7 mi | 5.1 |
| THE CAMBRIDGE MATIGNON SCHOOL Cambridge | 1.4 mi | 5.3 |
| SHADY HILL SCHOOL Cambridge | 1.6 mi | 7.4 |
| Thompson Arlington | 1.6 mi | 8.0 |
| Peabody Cambridge | 1.3 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02138 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$122,040
Median Home Value
$1,088,700
Median Rent
$2,799/mo
Population
38,077
College Educated
85.6%
Homeownership
40.9%
Avg Commute
24.3 min
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Median Age
28.7
Similar Schools
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bentley Academy Innovation School Salem, MA | 7.5 |
| Elias Brookings Springfield, MA | 7.5 |
| Hadley Elementary Hadley, MA | 7.5 |
| Kittredge Hinsdale, MA | 7.5 |
| Manomet Elementary Plymouth, MA | 7.5 |
| Margaret A Neary Southborough, MA | 7.5 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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