The Dexter Southfield School is an independent co-educational day school located in Brookline, Massachusetts, educating students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Dexter Southfield was founded in 1926 as the Dexter School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MA School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Yearly Tuition: $62,200
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
SouthfieldSchool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
Campus Size
36 acres
Student Body
Total Students
371 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
12%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$62,200
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Our Best Today, Better Tomorrow.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does SouthfieldSchool cost?
SouthfieldSchool's tuition is approximately $62,200 for private students.
What is SouthfieldSchool's ranking?
SouthfieldSchool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for SouthfieldSchool?
The application deadline for SouthfieldSchool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Gr: PK-8 | 555 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
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School Reviews
5 9/8/2012
First class all-girl education with state-of-art facilities and curriculum. Girls are "brought up" endearing them with self-esteem, self worth, compassion and leadership. Big sister, little sister mentality with upperclasswomen serving as role models, nurturers, tutors, friend and "big sister". A very unique environment where your girls can grow up to her potential. Headmaster Todd Vincent is the best guardian for our daughters.
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