Chestnut Hill, MA · K–9
Last verified August 20, 2026
428 Hammond St., 02467 · (617) 566-4394
Enrollment
216
Student:teacher
5:1
Published tuition
$36,500–$49,900
Application fee
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Tuition by division
| Division | Grades | Annual tuition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | Beginners & Pre-K | $36,500 | — |
| Elementary2026-27 | Kindergarten | $40,100 | — |
| Elementary2026-27 | Grades 1, 2, and 3 | $45,900 | — |
| Elementary2026-27 | Grades 4, 5, and 6 | $49,900 | — |
Head of school
Roderick MacNeal, Jr.
Head of School
Dr. Roderick MacNeal, Jr. joined The Chestnut Hill School as Head of School on July 1, 2023. He is passionate about the elementary years forming a crucial foundation for a love of learning and respect for others.
Curriculum & special classes
The Chestnut Hill School offers a robust curriculum for preschool through grade 6, including art, music, technology, Spanish, and traditional course offerings. Teachers emphasize core values of kindness, belonging, pursuit of knowledge, and perseverance, encouraging students to question, take risks, and think beyond themselves.
Financial aid
The Chestnut Hill School provides financial aid to eligible families to support socioeconomic diversity, with financial need evaluated through a third party (Clarity Tuition) and tax return information. Financial aid awards are always less than 100% of total tuition and can be applied to extended day programs, transportation, and extra-curricular offerings.
Before & after school care
Before school
Not listed
After school
Extended Day and Enrichment Programs are mentioned as part of 'Beyond The Classroom' and financial aid awards are applied to the extended day program.
Cost
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Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
The Chestnut Hill School aims to make its application process accessible. The process involves submitting an application form online, attending a parent/guardian interview via Zoom, and submitting required documents and completing assessments appropriate for the child's age group. Decisions for applications received by the January deadline are released in March, with rolling admissions for later applications if space is available.
Apply by
January 14th, 2026 for decisions by March 10th; later applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
Not listed
What they ask for: Application form with $60 fee, parent/guardian interview, Parent Statement, Developmental profile (Beginners and Pre-K), School Reports (if applicable), Boston Area Shared Teacher Evaluation Form (if applicable), playgroups (EC, K, Grade 1), half-day classroom visit with assessments (Grades 2-6). All students must be fully potty trained to begin school.
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