Private Day School for K-9 & Middle School Boarding | Southborough, MA
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Private Day School for K-9 & Middle School Boarding | Southborough, MA
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Academics at Fay
Primary School
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Kindergarten
Grade One
Grade Two
Lower School
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Grade Three
Grade Four
Grade Five
Grade Six
Upper School
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Grade Seven
Grade Eight
Grade Nine
World Languages
English Language Program
Learning Services
Library
Distinguished Faculty
Secondary School Counseling
Effort Marks
Serious Fun
My Favorite Class at Fay
Athletics
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Everyone Plays
Athletic Facilities
Coaches
Physical Education (K - Grade 4)
Athletic Programs and Equipment Lists
Athletic Training
Team Pages
Athletic Bulletin
Athletics Calendar
Directions
Facilities Rentals
Hudl Livestream
Arts
arrow
The Spirit of Creativity
Arts Facilities
Visual Arts
Music
Drama
Dance
Private Lessons
Distinctions
arrow
Creativity and Design Program
Vox Inventum
Circles of Connection
Dedicated Service
Public Speaking
Ninth Grade Program
Traditions
Character Matters
Leadership
Global Community
Student Life
arrow
Advisory
Wellness
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dining at Fay
Transportation
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Chestnut Hill/Wellesley/Natick Route
Pricing
Before- and After-School Programs
arrow
AM & PM Care (K - Grade 9)
Clubs (K - Grade 4)
arrow
Fay After School Clubs, Spring Term
Vacation Camp & Conference Care (K - Grade 6)
Friday Night Out
Clubs
arrow
Upper School Clubs
After-School Clubs (K - Grade 4)
Upper School Trips
Boarding
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Why Boarding?
Living on Campus
Weekends at Fay
Meet Our Dorm Parents
International Community
School Break Programming
Five-Day Boarding
Boarding FAQ
Give
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Ways to Give
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Planned Gifts
The 2025-26 Fay Fund
Contact the Office of Advancement
Make a Donation to Fay School
Families
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Families
Resources
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Orientation and Opening of School
School Dress Code
Campus Map
Daily Arrival and Dismissal
Dining Menus
Athletic Bulletin
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Supply Lists
School Calendar
Summer Reading 2025
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One School One Book
Summer Math Work
Resources for Boarding Families
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2025-26 Travel Dates
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Packing List
Contact Information
End of Year Storage and Shipping Information
Outreach Opportunities
Welcome New Students
Health Office
Families Association
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Fay Spring Gala
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School Store
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Veracross Portal
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FaySummer
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The Foundation for a Meaningful Life
Kindergarten - Grade 9 in Southborough, MA
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Tradition and Innovation
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An Expectation of Excellence
An Expectation of Excellence
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Love of Learning
Love of Learning
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Nurturing Each Child's Potential
Nurturing Each Child's Potential
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You Can If You Will
You Can If You Will
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A Global Community
A Global Community
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3
4
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News & Calendar
List of 4 news stories.
Mission to Mars
Read More
What's in a Name?
Read More
Humanizing the Equation
Read More
Art & Automata
Read More
View More News
View Fay's Calendar
Who We Are
Our community includes day students in
Kindergarten
through grade nine and
boarding students in grades seven through nine
. While Fay has grown and evolved since its founding in 1866, our central purpose has remained constant: we provide our students with
the foundation for a meaningful life
. Fay's broad and challenging program empowers students to discover their talents, develop their intellectual abilities, establish essential academic skills and knowledge, and define their moral character - all essential to living a life of meaning and making a positive difference in the world.
The Fay community is built on five core values: Academic Excellence, Honorable Conduct, Dedicated Service, Earnest Effort, and Wellness of Mind, Body, and Spirit. Our school motto,
Poteris Modo Velis (
“
You can if you will
”) highlights our emphasis on determination, effort, and resilience.
Fay By The Numbers
1866
Year founded
6:1
Student/teacher ratio
66
Campus size in acres
475
Total student enrollment
150
Number of boarding students
35
Faculty/staff members living on campus
7000
Square-foot Center for Creativity and Design
25+
Number of countries represented in Fay's community
50+
Number of towns represented in Fay's day student population
$5.5M+
Annual commitment to financial assistance
$0
Cost of before- and after-school care
20
Competitive athletic options
10
Intramural athletic options
3
Secondary school counselors
1
/
14
Our Campus
Fay School is located in Southborough, Massachusetts, 25 miles west of Boston. Nestled in the heart of a classic New England town, our campus offers the best of what a spacious rural campus has to offer while still being a short drive from one of the great cities of the world. Our 66-acre campus includes state-of-the-art classrooms, two libraries, athletic facilities, art studio space, theater, music rooms, and our Center for Creativity and Design. Our homelike dormitories for our boarding students feature comfortable bedrooms and common spaces, and faculty apartments to ensure 24-hour supervision and care.
Click Here to See Our Campus
Why Fay School?
Hear from our community: What is the Fay difference?
A Day In The Life
Primary School
Serving students in Kindergarten through grade two.
Lower School
Serving students in grades three through six.
Upper School
Upper School: Serving day and boarding students in grades seven, eight, and nine.
Boarding At Fay
Weekends
Living on Campus
International Community
Fay School’s boarding program, an option for seventh, eighth, and ninth graders, is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of junior boarders. Our boarding students come from across the United States and over 25 countries: together, they learn and grow in an environment of care and respect, while developing essential life skills that foster independence and self-confidence.
Learn More >>
Results
When Fay students graduate, they are well prepared for the challenges of secondary school and beyond. Click below to see the list of where our graduates attend secondary school, and hear from our community members.
Secondary School Placement Results
Learn More & Stay Connected
We are delighted that you are interested in learning more about Fay School. Enter your email below to start receiving our communications for prospective families. If you are ready to start the admission process, you can also click the buttons to request information from our admission team, schedule a tour, or to learn more about applying.
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Learn More About Applying
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Fay School admits students of any race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic background, or with any disability that can be reasonably accommodated by the School, to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at Fay School. The School does not discriminate on the basis of such factors, or any category protected under applicable law, in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, or other school administered programs.
ABOUT
MISSION & PHILOSOPHY
FACULTY & STAFF
CONTACT
WORKING AT FAY
CALENDAR
BLOG
PRIVACY POLICY
ADMISSION
ADMISSION EVENTS
APPLY
AFFORDING FAY
VISITING CAMPUS
PROGRAM
ACADEMICS
ATHLETICS
ARTS
BOARDING
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM
SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELING
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
DISTINCTIONS
CREATIVITY AND DESIGN PROGRAM
PUBLIC SPEAKING
CHARACTER MATTERS
CIRCLES OF CONNECTION
GLOBAL COMMUNITY
LEADERSHIP
NINTH GRADE PROGRAM
DEDICATED SERVICE
48 MAIN STREET
SOUTHBOROUGH, MA 01772
main number 508-490-8250
admission 508-490-8201
MyPortal
About
arrow
About Fay School
Head of School Welcome
Mission & Philosophy
Faculty & Staff Directory
Fay in Pictures
Fay in Videos
Calendar
Board of Trustees
Visitor Information
arrow
Campus Map
Contact
Public Events
Fay's History
Working at Fay
arrow
Residential Faculty and Staff
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
arrow
Equity and Inclusion Plan
Facilities Rentals
Fay School Blog
Health & Safety Protocols
arrow
Frequently Asked Questions
School Store
Strategic Thinking
Mortimer on the Move!
Livestream
Educator Professional Development at Fay
Admission
arrow
Admission Welcome
Applying
arrow
Applying Grades K-2
Applying Grades 3-6
Applying Grades 7-9
arrow
Applying Gr 7-9 - Day Students
Applying Gr 7-9 - Boarding Students
Admission Testing
Affording Fay
arrow
Tuition
Admission Events
Admission Travel
Meet the Team
Contact Us
FAQ
Ask a Question
Request Information
Visiting Campus
Academics
arrow
Academics at Fay
Primary School
arrow
Kindergarten
Grade One
Grade Two
Lower School
arrow
Grade Three
Grade Four
Grade Five
Grade Six
Upper School
arrow
Grade Seven
Grade Eight
Grade Nine
World Languages
English Language Program
Learning Services
Library
Distinguished Faculty
Secondary School Counseling
Effort Marks
Serious Fun
My Favorite Class at Fay
Athletics
arrow
Everyone Plays
Athletic Facilities
Coaches
Physical Education (K - Grade 4)
Athletic Programs and Equipment Lists
Athletic Training
Team Pages
Athletic Bulletin
Athletics Calendar
Directions
Facilities Rentals
Hudl Livestream
Arts
arrow
The Spirit of Creativity
Arts Facilities
Visual Arts
Music
Drama
Dance
Private Lessons
Distinctions
arrow
Creativity and Design Program
Vox Inventum
Circles of Connection
Dedicated Service
Public Speaking
Ninth Grade Program
Traditions
Character Matters
Leadership
Global Community
Student Life
arrow
Advisory
Wellness
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dining at Fay
Transportation
arrow
Chestnut Hill/Wellesley/Natick Route
Pricing
Before- and After-School Programs
arrow
AM & PM Care (K - Grade 9)
Clubs (K - Grade 4)
arrow
Fay After School Clubs, Spring Term
Vacation Camp & Conference Care (K - Grade 6)
Friday Night Out
Clubs
arrow
Upper School Clubs
After-School Clubs (K - Grade 4)
Upper School Trips
Boarding
arrow
Why Boarding?
Living on Campus
Weekends at Fay
Meet Our Dorm Parents
International Community
School Break Programming
Five-Day Boarding
Boarding FAQ
Give
arrow
Ways to Give
arrow
Planned Gifts
The 2025-26 Fay Fund
Contact the Office of Advancement
Make a Donation to Fay School
Families
arrow
Families
Resources
arrow
Orientation and Opening of School
School Dress Code
Campus Map
Daily Arrival and Dismissal
Dining Menus
Athletic Bulletin
Volunteer Background Check Form
Supply Lists
School Calendar
Summer Reading 2025
arrow
One School One Book
Summer Math Work
Resources for Boarding Families
arrow
2025-26 Travel Dates
Transportation Services to and from Fay
Packing List
Contact Information
End of Year Storage and Shipping Information
Outreach Opportunities
Welcome New Students
Health Office
Families Association
arrow
Fay Spring Gala
arrow
Fay Spring Gala - Alumni Parents
School Store
arrow
Web Store - Athletics
Fay Fund
Veracross Portal
Alumni
arrow
Alumni
Early Learning Center
FaySummer
MyPortal
The Foundation for a Meaningful Life
Kindergarten - Grade 9 in Southborough, MA
Previous
Next
The Foundation for a Meaningful Life
The Foundation for a Meaningful Life
»
Tradition and Innovation
Tradition & Innovation
»
An Expectation of Excellence
An Expectation of Excellence
»
Love of Learning
Love of Learning
»
Nurturing Each Child's Potential
Nurturing Each Child's Potential
»
You Can If You Will
You Can If You Will
»
A Global Community
A Global Community
»
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
News & Calendar
List of 4 news stories.
Mission to Mars
Read More
What's in a Name?
Read More
Humanizing the Equation
Read More
Art & Automata
Read More
View More News
View Fay's Calendar
Who We Are
Our community includes day students in
Kindergarten
through grade nine and
boarding students in grades seven through nine
. While Fay has grown and evolved since its founding in 1866, our central purpose has remained constant: we provide our students with
the foundation for a meaningful life
. Fay's broad and challenging program empowers students to discover their talents, develop their intellectual abilities, establish essential academic skills and knowledge, and define their moral character - all essential to living a life of meaning and making a positive difference in the world.
The Fay community is built on five core values: Academic Excellence, Honorable Conduct, Dedicated Service, Earnest Effort, and Wellness of Mind, Body, and Spirit. Our school motto,
Poteris Modo Velis (
“
You can if you will
”) highlights our emphasis on determination, effort, and resilience.
Fay By The Numbers
1866
Year founded
6:1
Student/teacher ratio
66
Campus size in acres
475
Total student enrollment
150
Number of boarding students
35
Faculty/staff members living on campus
7000
Square-foot Center for Creativity and Design
25+
Number of countries represented in Fay's community
50+
Number of towns represented in Fay's day student population
$5.5M+
Annual commitment to financial assistance
$0
Cost of before- and after-school care
20
Competitive athletic options
10
Intramural athletic options
3
Secondary school counselors
1
/
14
Our Campus
Fay School is located in Southborough, Massachusetts, 25 miles west of Boston. Nestled in the heart of a classic New England town, our campus offers the best of what a spacious rural campus has to offer while still being a short drive from one of the great cities of the world. Our 66-acre campus includes state-of-the-art classrooms, two libraries, athletic facilities, art studio space, theater, music rooms, and our Center for Creativity and Design. Our homelike dormitories for our boarding students feature comfortable bedrooms and common spaces, and faculty apartments to ensure 24-hour supervision and care.
Click Here to See Our Campus
Why Fay School?
Hear from our community: What is the Fay difference?
A Day In The Life
Primary School
Serving students in Kindergarten through grade two.
Lower School
Serving students in grades three through six.
Upper School
Upper School: Serving day and boarding students in grades seven, eight, and nine.
Boarding At Fay
Weekends
Living on Campus
International Community
Fay School’s boarding program, an option for seventh, eighth, and ninth graders, is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of junior boarders. Our boarding students come from across the United States and over 25 countries: together, they learn and grow in an environment of care and respect, while developing essential life skills that foster independence and self-confidence.
Learn More >>
Results
When Fay students graduate, they are well prepared for the challenges of secondary school and beyond. Click below to see the list of where our graduates attend secondary school, and hear from our community members.
Secondary School Placement Results
Learn More & Stay Connected
We are delighted that you are interested in learning more about Fay School. Enter your email below to start receiving our communications for prospective families. If you are ready to start the admission process, you can also click the buttons to request information from our admission team, schedule a tour, or to learn more about applying.
Request Information
Schedule a Personal Tour
Learn More About Applying
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Fay School admits students of any race, color, religion or creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic background, or with any disability that can be reasonably accommodated by the School, to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at Fay School. The School does not discriminate on the basis of such factors, or any category protected under applicable law, in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, admissions policies, financial aid programs, athletics, or other school administered programs.
ABOUT
MISSION & PHILOSOPHY
FACULTY & STAFF
CONTACT
WORKING AT FAY
CALENDAR
BLOG
PRIVACY POLICY
ADMISSION
ADMISSION EVENTS
APPLY
AFFORDING FAY
VISITING CAMPUS
PROGRAM
ACADEMICS
ATHLETICS
ARTS
BOARDING
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM
SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELING
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
DISTINCTIONS
CREATIVITY AND DESIGN PROGRAM
PUBLIC SPEAKING
CHARACTER MATTERS
CIRCLES OF CONNECTION
GLOBAL COMMUNITY
LEADERSHIP
NINTH GRADE PROGRAM
DEDICATED SERVICE
48 MAIN STREET
SOUTHBOROUGH, MA 01772
main number 508-490-8250
admission 508-490-8201