Boston, MA · 12
Last verified August 20, 2026
151 Commonwealth Ave, 02116 · (540) 460-0337
Enrollment
148
Student:teacher
4:1
Published tuition
$62,780
Application fee
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Tuition by division
| Division | Grades | Annual tuition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| High school2026–2027 | grades 9–12 | $62,780 | tuition and fees |
Head of school
Jennifer Borman
Head of School
Jennifer Borman '81 is an alumna of Commonwealth School and returned as Head of School in 2021. She previously spent fourteen years as Head of School at School One in Providence, Rhode Island.
Curriculum & special classes
Commonwealth is a co-ed independent day school for grades 9–12, offering rigorous academics with a focus on intellectual and personal connections. The curriculum includes complex questions, computer coding, Mandarin, chemistry, and English, alongside a full breadth of arts.
Financial aid
Commonwealth School offers extensive need-based financial aid, with an average grant of $46,884 for 2026–2027. Aid includes textbooks, biannual all-school trips, club/sports participation, and supplemental grants for transportation and technology.
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Admissions
The admissions process involves requesting information, attending an admissions event (optional), an online interview with a member of the admissions committee and a parent/guardian, submitting an online application through Ravenna, and providing additional materials.
Apply by
January 15
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
Not listed
What they ask for: Online application (via Ravenna), $60 fee (US) or $120 (international) or fee waiver, interview, SSAT scores (TOEFL for international students unless English is first language or primary language of instruction), transcript, recommendations from English teacher, math teacher, and head of school/principal/counselor, student questionnaire, writing sample.
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