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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
B
Matriculation B
Academics B
Extracurriculars B+
Community A+
Reviews A-
Fontbonne Academy, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, is a Catholic, college preparatory high school for young women. Mission Fontbonne Academy fosters Gospel values and educational excellence. This inclusive community embraces diversity in many forms. Through the values of respect, responsibility, reconciliation and reverence, Fontbonne Academy promotes growth in spirituality, scholarship, and leadership of young women in the changing world.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$23500
Enrollment
225
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
84%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
AP
10
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
27
Class Size
16

Matriculation


Matriculation

(2021-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#3 Stanford University 1
#13 Brown University 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
#25 University of Virginia 1
#32 Tufts University 1
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 Boston College 1
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#51 Lehigh University 1
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#51 Villanova University 1
#55 Pepperdine University 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1
LAC #13 Vassar College 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#67 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
#72 American University 1
#72 Fordham University 1
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#72 Southern Methodist University 1
#76 Muhlenberg College 1
#76 Willamette University 1
#89 Elon University 1
#89 Stonehill College 1
SUNY University at Buffalo 1
#97 Clark University 1
#97 University of San Diego 1
#105 Drexel University 1
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#105 University of San Francisco 1
#105 University of Utah 1
#111 Drew University 1
#121 Temple University 1
#121 University of Vermont 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
LAC #31 Bryn Mawr College 1
LAC #33 College of the Holy Cross 1
LAC #33 Pitzer College 1
#166 Hofstra University 1
LAC #36 Mount Holyoke College 1
#182 University of Rhode Island 1
LAC #39 Skidmore College 1
LAC #39 Trinity College 1
#219 Sacred Heart University 1
#234 Suffolk University 1
LAC #55 Connecticut College 1
#285 University of Montana 1
American University of Paris 1
Babson College 1
Champlain College 1
College of Charleston 1
Dominican University 1
Emmanuel College-Boston-MA 1
ESCP Business School FRA 1
Florida Gulf Coast University 1
Johnson & Wales University: Providence 1
MCPHS University 1
Merrimack College 1
Nichols College 1
Oberlin College 1
Parsons The New School for Design 1
Plymouth State University 1
Pratt Institute 1
Providence College 1
Rhode Island College 1
Rhode Island School of Design 1
Rivier University 1
Roger Williams University 1
Rollins College 1
Salisbury University 1
Salve Regina University 1
School of Visual Arts 1
The New School College of Performing Arts 1
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
University of Maine at Farmington 1
University of Tampa 1
Wheaton College-Norton-MA 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2021-2023 2021 Total
All schools 36 27
#3 Stanford University 1 1 + 2
#3 Harvard College 1 + 1
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1
#13 Brown University 1 1
#17 Cornell University 1 1
#18 University of Notre Dame 1 + 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1
#22 Georgetown University 1 + 1
#25 University of Virginia 1 1
#25 University of Southern California 1 1
#25 New York University 1 1 + 2
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 1
#32 Tufts University 1 1 + 2
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 1
#36 Boston College 1 1 + 2
#41 Boston University 1 1 + 2
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 1
#44 Northeastern University 1 1 + 2
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 1
#51 Villanova University 1 1 + 2
#51 Lehigh University 1 1
#55 Pepperdine University 1 1
#55 University of Miami 1 + 1
#62 George Washington University 1 + 1
#62 Syracuse University 1 1 + 2
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1 1
#67 University of Connecticut 1 + 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 1
#67 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 1 + 2
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1 1
#72 American University 1 1 + 2
#72 Southern Methodist University 1 1
#72 Fordham University 1 1 + 2
#89 University of Delaware 1 + 1
#89 SUNY University at Buffalo 1 1
#89 Elon University 1 1 + 2
#97 University of Illinois at Chicago 1 + 1
#97 University of San Diego 1 1
#97 Clark University 1 1
#105 University of Utah 1 1
#105 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 1
#105 University of San Francisco 1 1
#105 Drexel University 1 1
#115 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1
#121 University of Vermont 1 1 + 2
#121 Temple University 1 1
#137 University of New Hampshire 1 + 1
#176 Catholic University of America 1 + 1
Penn State University Park 1 + 1
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2021-2023 2021 Total
All schools 10 4
#5 Wellesley College 1 + 1
#13 Smith College 1 + 1
#13 Vassar College 1 1
#25 Bates College 1 1
#31 Bryn Mawr College 1 1
#33 College of the Holy Cross 1 1 + 2
#33 Pitzer College 1 1
#36 Mount Holyoke College 1 1
#39 Skidmore College 1 1
#39 Trinity College 1 1
#55 Connecticut College 1 1 + 2
Oberlin College 1 1

Academics

AP

(10)
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Physics 1
Calculus AB
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Physics 1
Calculus AB
United States History
English Language and Composition
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Calculus BC
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Sports

(11)
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(39)
Academy Tutors
Film Club
National Honor Society
Sewing Club
Ambassador Leaders
French NHS
Academy Tutors
Film Club
National Honor Society
Sewing Club
Ambassador Leaders
French NHS
Peer Educators
Ski Club
Anime Club
Good Fountain Players
Peer Mentors
Babson Entrepreneurs
Gospel Choir
Peer Ministry
Spirit Committee
Badminton Club
International Cultural Club
Period
STEM Club
Book Club
Jazz Choir
Photography Club
Student Council
Cooking Club
Junior Retreat Leaders
Prom Committee
Student Union of Minorities {SUM}
Creative Writing Club
Latina Unidas
Scrapbooking Club
Tulip Team
Dance Club
Latin NHS
Select Chorus
Yearbook Committee
Ducks in Action
Model United Nations
Senior Retreat Leaders
Spanish NHS
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Arts

(10)
Choir
Chorus
Music
Theater
2D Design
Graphic Design
Choir
Chorus
Music
Theater
2D Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Media
Sculpture
Art
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Basic Info

All-girls
Day S. Grades: 9-12
Urban
IB: No
Year Founded: 1954
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
Recommended
4.5
Recommended
4.8

Frequently Ask Questions about Fontbonne Academy

Tell me a bit about Fontbonne Academy.
Fontbonne Academy is All-girls private day school located in Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1954 , and currently has about 225 students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.fontbonneacademy.org.
Does Fontbonne Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Fontbonne Academy is offering 10 AP courses.

Fontbonne Academy also have 84% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Fontbonne Academy students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 3.24% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 2.78% go to top 25, and about 0.93% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Fontbonne Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Fontbonne Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Fontbonne Academy’s All-girls student?
The total fee for Fontbonne Academy in 2024 is $23,500 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 admissions@fontbonneacademy.org. .
Where is Fontbonne Academy located?
Fontbonne Academy is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 6 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Fontbonne Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Fontbonne Academy is within top 700 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Fontbonne Academy has been favorited by 12 users.
How to start with an application with Fontbonne Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Fontbonne Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Fontbonne Academy’s official site: https://www.fontbonneacademy.org or call them at 617-696-3241.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Fontbonne Academy?
Yes, here are few: Milton Academy, Elizabeth Seton Academy and The Woodward School.

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Fontbonne Academy?
The overall rating for Fontbonne Academy is B.

The section ratings of Fontbonne Academy are:
B for Matriculation
B for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Boston, the capital and largest city of Massachusetts, is the cultural and financial heart of New England. With a rich history dating back to the American Revolution, it is home to iconic landmarks such as the Freedom Trail, the Boston Common, and the Massachusetts State House. The city boasts prestigious universities like Harvard and MIT and is known for its vibrant arts scene, diverse neighborhoods, and thriving economy. Boston's blend of historical significance and modern innovation makes it one of the most influential cities in the U.S.

Population (2022) 609,023
Cost of Living Higher than average 54%

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