Brimmer & May School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Chestnut Hill, MA
69 Middlesex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
- Serving families in Chestnut Hill since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, Brimmer & May School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 394 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 168 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 394
- Teachers
- 69.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 195 girls, 199 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 168 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 72% of independent schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 39 independent schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Brimmer & May School
What grades does Brimmer & May School serve?
Brimmer & May School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Brimmer & May School?
About 394 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Brimmer & May School?
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