St. Sebastian's School
- Private, Catholic, All-Boys
- NEEDHAM, MA
All-Boys School
St. Sebastian's School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private, Catholic, All-Boys
- 7-12
- NEEDHAM, MA
- Rating 4.57 out of 5 44 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
St. Sebastian’s School is excited to have its students back on campus. We have developed plans for an enriching learning experience while keeping our School community as healthy and safe as possible. Learn More
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade B
- Teachersgrade A+
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A+
- Sportsgrade A+
About
Applying
Application Deadline
February 1
Application Fee
$50
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
ISEE, SSAT
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$54,110
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid
No data available
From St. Sebastian's School
Committed to the pursuit of truth through faith and reason, St. Sebastian's is a Catholic independent day school for 375 young men in grades seven through twelve. With an average class size of 11 and a student/faculty ratio of 7:1, St. Sebastian's offers a program of academic rigor and spiritual depth with excellence in the arts and athletics.
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St. Sebastian's School Rankings
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1340
109 responses
Average ACT
31
31 responses
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A School of Academic Rigor
St.Sebastian’s provides opportunities for students to test and exceed their boundaries in all academic endeavors. Our curriculum is based on a clear philosophy that students are best served by courses that enable them to explore academic subjects in great depth.
Culture & Safety
Poll
71%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 7 responsesPoll
71%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 7 responsesInstagram Posts
Students
Diversity
grade B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
375
90%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 10 responses40%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 10 responses90%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 10 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National
17:1Poll
90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 10 responsesPoll
90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 10 responsesPoll
90%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 10 responsesMap
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Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available
Boys Athletic Participation
No data available
83%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 6 responses83%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 6 responses83%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 6 responses- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade B minus
Median Household Income
$165,547
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,483
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$855,300
National
$217,500St. Sebastian's School Reviews
Rating 4.57 out of 5 44 reviews
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Our son started as a 9th grader in the fall of 2020.
The school has exceeded our very high expectations.
Even with the ongoing pandemic, the school has managed to provide an academically rigorous and caring/supportive community.
The teachers are extraordinary. They know our son very well and truly care about his academic AND personal and spiritual development. His academic transition from public school has been seamless. We are confident the education he is receiving will prepare him very well for college.
In this uncertain time with so much angst in society, I can not think of a better community for our son to be part of. On a daily basis the faculty and administration communicate their time tested wisdom that allows him to help filter out the current angst and noise that surrounds us all. We are extremely grateful we can call St. Sebastian's home. Sending our son is truly the best academic decision we have ever made.
The school has exceeded our very high expectations.
Even with the ongoing pandemic, the school has managed to provide an academically rigorous and caring/supportive community.
The teachers are extraordinary. They know our son very well and truly care about his academic AND personal and spiritual development. His academic transition from public school has been seamless. We are confident the education he is receiving will prepare him very well for college.
In this uncertain time with so much angst in society, I can not think of a better community for our son to be part of. On a daily basis the faculty and administration communicate their time tested wisdom that allows him to help filter out the current angst and noise that surrounds us all. We are extremely grateful we can call St. Sebastian's home. Sending our son is truly the best academic decision we have ever made.
I am the parent of two students at St. Sebastian School. We’re on our fifth year of attendance and I can confirm that more than a school, St. Sebs is a second home for our boys. Our experience here has been nothing short of transformative and amazing. A Sebs student will be challenged with academic rigor, but will cultivate uncommon knowledge. They will be challenged to think, perform, and grow in an interactive environment of faith, and conviction, that inspires. Very importantly, Headmaster Burke’s leadership is by voice and example, and from day one he will make you feel as though you are a most valuable member of his immediate family. With respect to teachers and staff, the teaching style is not limited to imparting knowledge, but to also encouraging and championing vocation. At St. Sebs there is a palpable selfless commitment to teaching where your student will not only be mentored, but inspired. At St. Sebs, you can be sure that you will be supported in what you hope for.
Our son started at Sebs this past fall. While it has been a tough year for the boys with Covid, Sebs has been nothing short of amazing. School has remained in session, our son has continued to learn and be challenged every day. The teachers and administration truly care about the well-being of these boys. They make sincere efforts to know your son and are a constant source of positive reinforcement. I have no doubt that Sebs was the perfect fit for our son. He is happy to go to school everyday because he feels so valued and understood as a young man.