Enrollment
374
Student:teacher
5:1
Published tuition
$22,000–$37,500
Application fee
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Tuition by division
| Division | Grades | Annual tuition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | Junior Kindergarten | $22,000 | — |
| Elementary2026-27 | Kindergarten | $24,000 | — |
| Elementary2026-27 | Grades 1 - 3 | $28,000 | — |
| Elementary2026-27 | Grades 4 and 5 | $31,000 | — |
| Middle school2026-27 | Grades 6 - 8 | $34,000 | — |
| High school2026-27 | Grades 9 - 12 | $37,500 | — |
Head of school
Ashley Harper
Head of School
Curriculum & special classes
Wakefield School is an independent, college-preparatory day school for students in Junior Kindergarten through grade 12 engaging in a rigorous and inspiring liberal arts curriculum. The academic program is delivered in a rotating block schedule with two 75-minute and one 30-minute class period per class per week, divided into two semesters.
Financial aid
38% of families receive financial assistance.
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Admissions
Wakefield School accepts applications for the 2026-2027 school year, with initial admission acceptances emailed on the first Friday in March. After this, admissions run on a rolling basis, accepting applications and admitting students until class space is unavailable.
Apply by
February 1, 2026 (for March 7th admittance); Rolling admissions after March 6, 2026
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
Not listed
What they ask for: Pre-Inquiry form, Application Questions, Essay (rising 6th-12th Grade), Teacher Recommendation Forms, Transcript Request Forms, Parent Interview with Head of School, Student Shadow Day (Grades 1-12) or Assessment Day (JK/K), application fee.
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