Shady Hill School
178 Coolidge Hl, Cambridge, MA 02138Open, per Google (checked Oct 2, 2026)
Shady Hill School is a private school in Cambridge, MA teaching grades PreK-8. It reported 496 students and about 6.6 students for every teacher in the 2023-24 federal survey.
School facts
- Grades
- PreK-8
- Students
- 496
- Teachers
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 6.6
- Student body
- Coeducational
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- Setting
- City
These are the numbers the school gave the U.S. Department of Education for the 2023-24 school year, published in July 2026. The survey counts students in kindergarten to grade 12, not pre-K. Enrollment and staffing move every year, so ask the school for today’s figures. Where this comes from. Something wrong? Tell us and we will fix it.
Shady Hill School tuition
Published tuition (2026-27): grades K to 5: $44,740 · grades 6 to 8: $56,930. Rates vary by grade within these bands; the details are below.
Tuition from Shady Hill School's website, checked October 5, 2026. Some grades or programs may cost more or less. Confirm with the school.
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Other private schools nearby
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Academy for the Gifted and Talented | PreK-11 | 217 | <1 |
| German International School Boston | PreK-12 | 256 | <1 |
| St. Peter School | PreK-8 | 166 | <1 |
| Atrium School | PreK-8 | 110 | <1 |
| St. Stephen's Armenian Elementary School | PreK-5 | 82 | 1 |
| St. Paul's Choir School | 3-8 | 40 | 1 |
| Cambridge Friends School | PreK-8 | 122 | 1 |
| St. Herman of Alaska Christian School | K-8 | 29 | 1 |
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