
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 Putney School was built by progressive education. Project-based learning might be fashionable now, but more than 75 years ago, we decided that traditional education wasn’t good enough for us. Today, Putney is a co-educational independent boarding school that still works exactly like our founder intended. In southeastern Vermont, we continue to teach students in…

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The Fessenden School, West Newton MA, is more than an independent day and boarding school for boys in Pre-K-Grade 9. It’s the perfect intersection of tradition and innovation. A place where tried and true educational techniques are woven seamlessly into a STEAM-inspired, passion-based curriculum. A diverse, inclusive, and nurturing community that emphasizes academic excellence and…

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Xaverian is a Catholic, college-prep school for boys in grades 7-12. For 60 years, Xaverian has helped to shape strong young men in the best sense of the word. Here students discover the true meaning of strength in an inclusive community where the dignity of each person is respected so that all can thrive. Xaverian…

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Fusion Academy is the world’s most personalized school. Classes are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. In this environment, teachers match your student’s pace and preferences so they can learn better, dive deeper, and never get left behind. By putting your student at the center of their learning experience, they develop the confidence…

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German International School Boston (GISB) is a bilingual independent school. They strive to inspire curiosity, imagination, and a lifelong love of learning. GISB is part of a worldwide network of 140 officially recognized International German Schools, allowing the school to award the German International Abitur. This prestigious honors-level diploma is recognized at European and American…

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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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Cushing Academy develops curious, creative, and confident learners and leaders. Founded as a coeducational institution in 1865, the school is located 60 miles from Boston and draws students (grades 9-12 and postgraduate) from more than 30 countries and 30 states to its rural 162-acre campus in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. Combining outstanding academics with a robust program…

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Spark curiosity. Embrace challenge. Be inspired for life. Shore Country Day School offers a joyful, adventurous learning environment, where children step outside of their comfort zones, become creative problem solvers, and develop a love for learning. Recess, physical education, and team sports are core to Shore’s program, and the school’s community code exemplifies a deep…

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Located in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay, Kingsley is a Toddler through Grade 6 independent day school guided by a unique blend of Montessori philosophy and innovative programming. Kingsley offers an educational program tailored to the talents, curiosity, and growth of each student. Kingsley students have no academic limits. Students are inspired and encouraged…

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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…