Overview

Dexter Southfield School strives to develop in each student academic and athletic skills, moral and spiritual attitudes and habits, and self-discipline so that he may make positive contributions to today's society.
A range of offerings is available to students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.
The curriculum is challenging, and high expectations are held for each student, yet the faculty provides a wide range of academic offerings and individualized programs.
Dexter's athletic programs feature a combination of intramural and interscholastic offerings.
In Kindergarten through Grade 2 physical education is a daily activity.
Intramural competition is introduced in Grade 3 through Grade 6 during which students compete in many different sports with the goal of instilling a spirit of sportsmanship and teamwork.
Beginning in Grade 7, athletes choose from a variety of interscholastic sports.
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Dexter Southfield School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

A- Day
A Matriculation
B+ Academics
A- Extracurricular activities
A+ Community
B Reviews

Day S. Grades: PreK-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Day S. Tuition: $62,200
# of Students: 1,076
Teacher:Student: 1:7%
International Student: 8%
AP Courses: 17
SAT: 1275/1600
IB: No

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#6 Stanford University 1
#6 University of Chicago 1
#9 Northwestern University 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#23 University of Michigan 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
#28 New York University 1
#28 Tufts University 1
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
#34 University of Rochester 1
#36 Boston College 1
#42 Boston University 1
#42 Tulane University 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1
LAC #9 Middlebury College 1
#49 Lehigh University 1
#49 Northeastern University 1
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#49 Villanova University 1
#55 University of Miami 1
#59 Syracuse University 1
#63 George Washington University 1
LAC #13 Hamilton College 1
#68 St. Lawrence University 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#79 American University 1
#83 Elon University 1
#83 Texas Christian University 1
LAC #17 Colby College 1
LAC #17 Colgate University 1
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 1
#93 University of Delaware 1
#93 University of Denver 1
#103 Temple University 1
#115 Fairfield University 1
Arizona State University 1
#117 University of Vermont 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
#166 Xavier University 1
LAC #35 College of the Holy Cross 1
#176 University of Massachusetts Lowell 1
LAC #38 Bucknell University 1
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1
#219 Sacred Heart University 1
LAC #45 Union College 1
LAC #46 Trinity College 1
LAC #50 Connecticut College 1
#263 Florida Atlantic University 1
Babson College 1
Bentley University 1
College of Charleston 1
Merrimack College 1
Missouri State University 1
Providence College 1
Saint Anselm College 1
Saint Michael's College 1
San Jacinto College : South Campus 1
United States Coast Guard Academy 1
University of New Haven 1
University of St. Andrews 1
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AP Courses

(Total 17)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
European History
French Language and Culture
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
European History
French Language and Culture
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Statistics
United States History
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Computer Science A
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
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Sports

(Total 16)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rowing
Soccer
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rowing
Soccer
Softball
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 15)
Admissions Ambassadors
Art
American Discourse
Community Service
Debate
The Drumlin (Literary Magazine)
GAINS (Girls Advancing in Science)
Investment
Jam Band
LEAD (Diversity Leadership)
Admissions Ambassadors
Art
American Discourse
Community Service
Debate
The Drumlin (Literary Magazine)
GAINS (Girls Advancing in Science)
Investment
Jam Band
LEAD (Diversity Leadership)
Model UN
Quiz Bowl
Rainbow Cafe (GSA)
SOC (Students of Color Affinity Group)
Yearbook
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Arts

(Total 6)
Performing
Play Production
Printmaking
3D Art
Art
Writing

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1926
Campus Size: 36 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: SSAT,ISEE,TOEFL

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 4)
4.8/ 5
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Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation
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Recommended
5.0 (7 reviews)
Recommended
4.5 (20 reviews)

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Frequently Ask Questions about Dexter Southfield School

Tell me a bit about Dexter Southfield School.
Dexter Southfield School is Co-ed private day school located in Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1926 , and currently has about 1076 students, 8.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.dextersouthfield.org/.
Does Dexter Southfield School have rigorous academic requirements?
Dexter Southfield School is offering 17 AP courses.

Where do Dexter Southfield School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 18.45% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 5.83% go to top 25, and about 3.88% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Dexter Southfield School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Dexter Southfield School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Dexter Southfield School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Dexter Southfield School in 2024 is $62,200 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at spowers@dextersouthfield.org .
Where is Dexter Southfield School located?
Dexter Southfield School is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 5 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Dexter Southfield School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Dexter Southfield School is among the most popular schools, within top 281 for all schools on FindingSchool.

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How to start with an application with Dexter Southfield School?
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Also it is highly recommended to visit Dexter Southfield School’s official site: http://www.dextersouthfield.org/ or call them at 617-522-5544.
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Yes, here are few: British International School Of Boston, Italian Home For Children and The Park School.

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What is the FindingSchool rating for Dexter Southfield School?
The overall rating for Dexter Southfield School is A-.

The section ratings of Dexter Southfield School are:
A for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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