Looking for a private school in Boston? Let us help. Boston magazine is proud to partner with the Association of Independent Schools of New England to bring our readers the annual Guide to Private Schools. Use this list to discover and select the best pre-school, middle school or high school in Boston for your child.
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The Woodward School for Girls is a private all-girls school independent school located in the heart of Quincy Center. Woodward has been educating and empowering young women in grades 6-12 since 1894. Woodward students gain a strong foundation in academic rigor, intellectual growth, risk taking, and independent and creative thinking, which prepares them to be…
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An innovative learning community in Scituate, Inly School draws toddler through 8th-grade students from 20 South Shore towns. Inly’s Montessori+ curriculum blends a student-centered philosophy with comprehensive academics and hands-on learning to inspire students to become curious, passionate thinkers. The focus is on how students learn, not just what they learn, and instruction is tailored…
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At Oak Meadow, students: engage in active learning; work with a sense of purpose; love being at school; achieve academic proficiency without being taught to the test; are known and valued by their teachers; become confident self-advocates. We believe students learn best in an environment that engages their curiosity and allows discovery to be both…
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Hillside School, a boarding and day school for boys in grades 4–9, maximizes the potential of every boy in mind, body, and spirit. Hillside’s dynamic program, featuring a 7:1 student-to-teacher ratio, brings innovation to education and offers a customized and individualized learning experience. Outside of the classroom, Hillside boys have the opportunity to create a…
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Worcester Academy is an acclaimed independent school in the thriving city of Worcester, MA. Founded in 1834, Worcester Academy is a coeducational day and boarding school for students in grades 6–12 and postgraduates. A proud community of explorers and collaborators, we prepare our students not just for college but for life, through an expansive curriculum…
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An Austin Prep education is preparation for the journey of life. It’s not the formal curriculum, however, that prepares students to go the distance. It’s the unwritten curriculum of veritas, unitas, and caritas (truth, unity, love) that Austin Prep imprints on the hearts of graduates that guides them on their inner journey. "At Austin Prep,…
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Noble and Greenough School (Nobles) is a day and five-day boarding school for grades 7–12 in Dedham, Massachusetts. Our school is a vibrant intellectual environment where students seek to challenge themselves, collaborate with others, and make learning a meaningful journey of exploration and growth. Faculty share a genuine passion for their subjects and mentoring young…
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Commonwealth is a co-ed independent day school welcoming curious, highly motivated students in grades 9–12. Our close-knit community thrives on making meaningful intellectual and personal connections, while tapping into the opportunities surrounding our home in Boston’s Back Bay.
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Torit Montessori is unique in the breadth of curriculum covered for its infants through Elementary school students. All students study Arabic, Mandarin, and Spanish each week throughout the year. Learn about our academic results, world languages program, extensive global history and culture curriculum, visual and performing arts, and athletics. Through Torit’s interdisciplinary teaching, we carry…
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Lelsey Ellis School is a PreK - Grade 8 school located in Arlington. Lesley Ellis embraces each child’s unique path, fosters individual and collective growth at every level, and celebrates all manner of achievement. We love that children thrive at different paces and how every student contributes differently to our vibrant community of learners. Our…