CSW is a gender-inclusive day and boarding school for grades 9-12 and a national leader in progressive education.
We live out our values of inquiry-based learning, student agency, and embracing diverse perspectives in every aspect of our student experience.
Young people come to CSW to learn how to learn and then put what they learn into action-essential skills they carry into their futures as doers, makers, innovators, leaders, and exceptional humans who do meaningful work in the world.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $81,700
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $66,150
- Acceptance rate: n/a%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Cambridge School of Weston ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Faculty Education
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1886
1909
Campus Size
65 acres
125 acres
School Calendar
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Student Body
Enrollment
315 students
300 students
% Students of Color
29%
25%
% International Students
14%
20%
% Students Boarding
30%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
80%
70%
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
17
Courses
Advanced Drawing StudioAdvanced Writing Portfolio
Advanced Writing WorkshopAdvanced Writing Workshop
Art & IdeaBiology of Cancer
Calculus (A, B, C)Contemporary Improvisation
Electrochemistry and Battery DesignEthics of Science
Examining Media as a Mirror: A Statistical and Visual Approach to Deconstructing False Narratives French Elective: La Culture Francophone
Issues in Global and National Public Health: Analysis and ActionMandarin Elective: Chinese Society and Culture through the Looking Glass
Marine BiologyModernism
Molecular BiologyMulti-Variable Calculus
Music Theory 3Neotropics of Latin America
Off Campus to China and TaiwanOff Campus to France
Organic ChemistryRe-Ordering Chaos
Spanish Elective: Current Events in the Spanish-Speaking WorldStatistics
Student Directors' WorkshopThe Art of Prediction
U.S. ConstitutionU.S. Jailhouse Nation!: History of Crime, Punishment, and Mass Incarceration
U.S. Voting and ElectionsZoology
Tuition & Financial Aid
Endowment Size
$14 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$81,700
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$66,150
$33,500
% Students on Financial Aid
30%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$40,000
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
n/a
No
Admissions
Application Deadline
Jan. 15
Jan. 15
Average Percentile SSAT
n/a%
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Director of Admissions
Tara Keppler
Associate Director of Admissions
Melisa Kjellander
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
10
16
Colors
Blue, Yellow
School Mascot
Gryphons
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
42
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Advisory BoardAsian Affinity Group
Assembly CoordinatorsBoard of Trustees
Circle of Sisters (for women of color)Consolodated Media/Podcast
Curriculum CommitteeGender and Sexuality Alliance
I.D.E.A. CommitteeInterfaith Club
Judicial BoardJunior State of America
Literary MagazineMen of Color
Mixed Heritage Affinity GroupNeurodiversity Alliance
Peer MentorsPhotography Club
Queer People of ColorRead This!
Robotics TeamSocial Justice Day
Sociedad LatinxSustainability Committee
Arts and Music Programs:
African DanceDance Concert
Japanese CookingRock/Pop Ensemble
The Gryphtones A Cappella GroupThe Haiti Project
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Badminton ClubDodgeball
GolfKundalini Yoga
PilatesRunning for Fitness
Student Government (ASB)Wilderness Program
Zumba
College Matriculation
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Oberlin College
13
American University
12
Smith College
12
Bennington College
11
University of Vermont
11
New York University
10
Colorado College
9
Northeastern University
9
Columbia University
8
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
8
School Notes
- We offer an unparalleled depth of 200+ academic and co-curricular offerings and intellectually rigorous instruction from expert faculty. Alongside core concepts, students are given ample opportunity and encouragement to focus their time, effort, and passion on what interests them most. Our relevant, responsive curriculum is designed to prepare our students for the world they live in today and the one they will contribute to tomorrow. The skills and empathy they develop equip them to take on whatever comes next in their lives, from college to their careers.Our small class sizes ensure that our teachers can shape what and how they teach to engage, challenge, and inspire their students, both as individuals and as a collaborative group.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jennifer Coolidge - Jennifer Audrey Coolidge is an actress and comedian, best known for playing "Stifler's Mom", a role in the American Pie films, Sophie in the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls, Paulette in Legally Blonde (2001) and its sequel, Hilary Duff's character's evil st
- Aprille Ericsson-Jackson - Aprille Ericsson-Jackson is an aerospace engineer. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Ericsson-Jackson received her Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Masters of Enginee
- Ian Falconer - Ian Falconer is an illustrator, children's book author, and costume and set designer for the theater. He has created 30 covers for The New Yorker as well as other publications. Falconer is best known for the Olivia series, which features a young pig and
- Andrew Strominger - Andrew Strominger is a theoretical physicist who is the Director of Harvard's Center for the Fundamental Laws of Nature. He has made significant contributions to quantum gravity and string theory. These include his work on Calabi-Yau compactification and
- Helen Keller - Helen Keller was an author, political activist, and lecturer. She was the first deaf-blind person to earn a bachelor of arts degree.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Cambridge School of Weston cost?
The Cambridge School of Weston's tuition is approximately $81,700 for boarding students and $66,150 for day students.
Who are famous alumni from The Cambridge School of Weston?
The Cambridge School of Weston famous alumni include: Jennifer Coolidge, Aprille Ericsson-Jackson, Ian Falconer, Andrew Strominger and Helen Keller.
What sports does The Cambridge School of Weston offer?
The Cambridge School of Weston offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
What is The Cambridge School of Weston's ranking?
The Cambridge School of Weston ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percent faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for The Cambridge School of Weston?
The application deadline for The Cambridge School of Weston is Jan. 15.
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I started very soon after the module system started at CSW. The module academic system coupled with an integrated studies design or approach to curricula are two aspects that truly make CSW unique.
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The Cambridge School of Weston is a liberal arts institution filled with some of the most incredible teachers in the world. The atmosphere is incredible. There is a special place for every student, teacher, and. . .
The academic program at CSW was surely the most obvious attribute that made it unlike any other school. The "module program" , along with broad requirements, allowed a really personalized and self-directed education. At no. . .
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