Committed to the pursuit of truth through faith and reason, St. Sebastian's is a Catholic independent day school for 375 young men in grades seven through twelve. With small class sizes and a student/faculty ratio of 7:1, St. Sebastian's offers a program of academic rigor and spiritual depth with excellence in the arts and athletics.
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781-247-0125.
WHY ST. SEBASTIAN'S?
1191 Greendale Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
781.449.5200
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Love God, Work Hard, and Take Good Care of One Another
Our students embrace this order of the day and often use it in their chapel speeches. It’s a tradition, a promise, and a way of life.
Families come to St. Sebastian’s because we offer what few schools can. We are a rigorous Catholic independent school enriched by all faith traditions. Our students are known, loved, and challenged by dedicated teachers and coaches. They grow as moral young men of character in an inclusive community of shared purpose and values.
St. Sebastian’s not only prepares students for college and for a chosen career, but for a fully-integrated life of wisdom, faith, happiness and virtue. St. Sebastian’s offers what matters most.
St. Sebastian’s School is a Catholic independent school for boys, grades 7 through 12 in Needham, Massachusetts.
MISSION
St. Sebastian’s is the only member of the Independent School League with a Catholic mission.
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ACADEMICS
An average class size of 10 engages students in strong partnerships with teachers and classmates.
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Providing financial aid to 30% of students, we seek to make St. Sebastian’s accessible to all families.
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AFFORDABILITY
Summer Programs
Now Enrolling for Summer 2021
St. Sebastian’s School offers seven distinct programs - both academic and athletic - for students seeking summer activities. Run exclusively by our experienced St. Sebastian’s faculty, the programs are designed to engage students in their selected activity.
Accepting Applications for Fall 2021
All images of students not in masks and not following social distancing guidelines pre-date our COVID-19 policies.
ADMISSIONS EVENTS
Curriculum Night
Tuesday, November 19
Our annual Curriculum Night offers an in-depth look at the academic offerings and individualized curriculum at St. Sebastian's.
Application Deadline - February 1, 2023. Learn more.
Athletics Night
Tuesday, December 10
Complementing the academic and fine arts focus of Curriculum Night, this event for prospective student-athletes and their parents connects you with our students and faculty-coaches to learn about our athletic offerings and philosophy.
Personal Interview
October 7 - February 7
During a personal interview and campus tour, you and your parent(s) will meet with an admissions officer to learn more about St. Sebastian's. The interview is required of every applicant so that we can get to know you better. We schedule tours and interviews from October 7 to February 7. You may choose an in-person or a Zoom interview as you prefer.