Together, we create a Jewish educational experience in which each student will be known, belong, be engaged, be inspired and be prepared.
Schechter offers free busing to areas including Brookline, Cambridge, Framingham, Lexington, Natick, Needham, Sharon, Stoughton, Waltham and Wellesley.
We are accepting applications for children from 15 months through 8th grade. After 61 years of educating children, the legacy of blending tradition and innovation combined with academic excellence remains the hallmark of the Schechter Boston.
Come see for yourself why there is no place like Schechter! .
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MA School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Yearly Tuition: $39,700
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Schechter Boston ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
mild-to-moderate learning differences
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
446 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$39,700
Tuition Notes
% on Financial Aid
61%
Admissions Director
Shira Strosberg
Admissions Associate
Stephanie Fine Maroun
Application URL
Endowment Size
$24 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
17 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ChessCoding and Programming
CookingMakerSpace
Arts and Music Programs:
Art StudioChoir and Band
DanceDesign Technology
FilmmakingIsraeli Dance
Student NewspaperTheater Program
Recreational Athletic Programs:
BasketballFencing
Karate ClassesSoccer
Yoga
School Notes
- Together, we create a Jewish educational experience in which each student will be known, belong, be engaged, be inspired and be prepared.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Schechter Boston cost?
Schechter Boston's tuition is approximately $39,700 for private students.
What sports does Schechter Boston offer?
Schechter Boston offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Dance, Fencing, Flag Football, Indoor Soccer, Martial Arts, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Ultimate Frisbee.
What is Schechter Boston's ranking?
Schechter Boston ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Schechter Boston?
The application deadline for Schechter Boston is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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The nearest high school to Schechter Boston is Catholic Memorial (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Solomon Schechter Day School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Theophany School (1.1 miles away)
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57 Holton Street
Boston, MA 02134
(617) 783-2600
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(617) 783-2600
5.4 miles
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West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 325-9338
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 325-9338
2.1 miles
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69 Middlesex Road
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 566-7462
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(617) 566-7462
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Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 522-5544
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(617) 522-5544
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Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 552-3223
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(617) 552-3223
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