Shady Hill is a private, coeducational day school in Cambridge for children in Pre-K—Grade 8

Shady Hill offers an exceptional education through its fundamentally different approach to learning.

Who Are Shady Hill Students?

  • Skilled Explorers Skilled Explorers
    Our students master the skills needed to think critically, analyze thoroughly, communicate effectively, and solve problems collaboratively. They delight in solving complex challenges with both curiosity and skill.
  • Deep Thinkers Deep Thinkers
    Our immersive educational approach emphasizes depth over breadth, connects subject matter to the human condition, and taps students’ creativity, intelligence, and empathy in ways that are meaningful and enduring.
  • Caring Citizens Caring Citizens
    Our community values honoring difference, challenging prejudice, and living as ethical, contributing citizens. We teach students to embrace and cultivate diverse communities and apply themselves to the common good.
  • Inspired Learners Inspired Learners
    Our students examine ideas and deepen their understanding by using multiple lenses—writing, experimenting, performing, carving, presenting, painting. They become scientists by doing science, artists by creating art, and lifelong learners by finding joy in challenge and discovery.  

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  • 531

    Students from 40 communities

  • 8:1

    Student-teacher ratio. Class size averages 15.

  • 18

    Buildings on campus

  • 46%

    Students of color

  • 90

    Faculty
    91% with advanced degrees

  • 28

    Staged performances each year—PreK–Grade 8

  • 19%

    Students receive financial aid

  • 27

    Athletic Teams in Middle School

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617.520.5260     178 Coolidge Hill    Cambridge MA 02138       Association of Independent Schools in New England