How much is Shady Hill School tuition?

For 2026-27, tuition at Shady Hill School is $44,740 for grades Beginners-K; $47,120 for grades I-II; $50,310 for grades III; $51,310 for grades IV-V; $56,930 for grades VI; $57,510 for grades VII-VIII, per the school's website.

Does Shady Hill School require the ISEE or SSAT?

Shady Hill School requires the ISEE or SSAT for applicants.

When is the Shady Hill School application deadline?

The main application deadline is January 15, 2027, and decisions are released March 10, 2027. Families apply through Ravenna.

Does Shady Hill School offer financial aid?

Yes. Shady Hill School reported $4,225,002 in financial aid to 143 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How many students attend Shady Hill School?

Shady Hill School enrolls 531 students in grades Pre-K–8, with about 7 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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Shady Hill School tuition & admissions

Cambridge, MAGrades Pre-K–8Day, coedshs.org

Tuition 2026-27

$57,510

Highest grade band

Application deadline

January 15

2027

Students

531

7 students per teacher

Admission test

ISEE or SSAT

Tuition 2026-27

Grades	Day
Beginners-K	$44,740
I-II	$47,120
III	$50,310
IV-V	$51,310
VI	$56,930
VII-VIII	$57,510

Financial aid: $4,225,002 to 143 students (about $29,545 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply

Entry grades	Beginners, K, I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII
Admission test	ISEE or SSAT
Interview	Required
Apply through	Ravenna
Application fee	$50
Deadline	January 15, 2027
Decisions released	March 10, 2027

School facts

Students	531
Teachers (full-time equivalent)	76
Students per teacher	6.6
School days per year	171
Endowment	$77,590,197 (FY2025)
Annual revenue	$35,865,573 (2024)
Head of school pay	$645,615

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Shady Hill School FAQ

How much is Shady Hill School tuition?: For 2026-27, tuition at Shady Hill School is $44,740 for grades Beginners-K; $47,120 for grades I-II; $50,310 for grades III; $51,310 for grades IV-V; $56,930 for grades VI; $57,510 for grades VII-VIII, per the school's website.
Does Shady Hill School require the ISEE or SSAT?: Shady Hill School requires the ISEE or SSAT for applicants.
When is the Shady Hill School application deadline?: The main application deadline is January 15, 2027, and decisions are released March 10, 2027. Families apply through Ravenna.
Does Shady Hill School offer financial aid?: Yes. Shady Hill School reported $4,225,002 in financial aid to 143 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How many students attend Shady Hill School?: Shady Hill School enrolls 531 students in grades Pre-K–8, with about 7 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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