The Haggerty School offers a multi-cultural learning environment where students learn through mutual respect and cooperation.
The staff, working closely with parents, endeavors to provide a classroom program that supports the learning needs and interests of all its students.
Our classrooms are designed to support the grouping of students in natural proportions by gender, by race, by social economic background, and mental or physical challenges.
Our curriculum approach is based upon the concept of full inclusion and a belief that our children can learn when the learning environment is designed to meet the academic and social needs of individuals.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Haggerty School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
279 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
57%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Everyone is Different. Everyone Belongs.
- The Haggerty School offers a multi-cultural learning environment where students learn through mutual respect and cooperation. The staff, working closely with parents, endeavors to provide a classroom program that supports the learning needs and interests of all its students. Our classrooms are designed to support the grouping of students in natural proportions by gender, by race, by social economic background, and mental or physical challenges. Our curriculum approach is based upon the concept of full inclusion and a belief that our children can learn when the learning environment is designed to meet the academic and social needs of individuals.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haggerty School's ranking?
Haggerty School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Haggerty School?
The application deadline for Haggerty School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Haggerty School located?
Haggerty School is located in the Strawberry Hill neighborhood of Cambridge, MA.
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5 Cadbury Road
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 354-3880
Cambridge, MA 02140
(617) 354-3880
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
178 Coolidge Hill
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 520-5260
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 520-5260
0.8 miles
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80 Gerry's Landing Rd
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 547-6100
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Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-4746
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-4746
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Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-3078
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