Cambridge Friends School vs. Shady Hill School
Should you attend Cambridge Friends School or Shady Hill School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Cambridge Friends School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
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Acceptance Rate
Shady Hill School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
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Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School History
Overview
Cambridge Friends School closed as of 6/30/26.
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Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
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No
Year Founded
1961
1915
Students Body
Total Students
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530 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
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46%
Students by Grade
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Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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36
Kindergarten Students
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44
Grade 1 Students
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46
Grade 2 Students
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48
Grade 3 Students
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48
Grade 4 Students
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51
Grade 5 Students
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60
Grade 6 Students
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68
Grade 7 Students
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65
Grade 8 Students
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64
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
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100 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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91%
Average Class Size
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16
Student-Teacher Ratio
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5:1
List of Courses Offered
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Matric. DataMatriculation Data
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 16 / rolling
Jan. 15 / Jan. 4 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$42,280
Tuition Notes
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2025-2026 tuition ranges from $42,280 for Beginners to $54,330 for Grade 8.
% on Financial Aid
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20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$43,500
Acceptance Rate
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25%
Admissions Director
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Sandra Zuckerman
Admissions Associate
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Cari Li
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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12