“GISB made me much more open-minded. Without this experience, the whole world would be significantly smaller for me.” — Josephine, class of 2019. German International School Boston (GISB) is a bilingual independent school serving students from age 3 to grade 12. In bilingual, cross-grade classrooms, dedicated teachers address each learner’s unique needs. Their intensive Fast…

Bay Farm offers strong academic programs rooted in Montessori philosophy that inspire children to grow with joy, purpose, and compassion. At Bay Farm, children learn in an environment that fosters independence, curiosity, and empathy with highly trained teachers who know how to support each student’s individual learning path. Students are equipped with the confidence to…

What’s the value of a great education? How about a lifelong eagerness to challenge the intellect. A spirit that’s never satisfied with “good enough.” The drive to move the world. The Meadowbrook School is a coeducational independent day school in Weston that inspires and challenges learners from junior kindergarten through grade 8. Their talented teachers…

The Croft School is a new, more affordable, student-centered private elementary school in Jamaica Plain. They’re opening with a K1 classroom and a K2 classroom in Fall 2020, and are fully renovating their facility over the next 12 months. The school will include bright classrooms, a family cafe, a teaching kitchen, an indoor climbing wall,…

At Charles River School, the pursuit of academic excellence and the joy of childhood are celebrated. Their pre-K–grade 8 students learn to take responsibility for themselves and others through investigation and revision, solving problems, and asking new questions—both in and out of the classroom. Classes are small and learning is personalized, with two dedicated lead…

Founded in 1967, Fayerweather Street School is a co-educational, independent day school for students pre-K–grade 8 located in Cambridge. Fayerweather believes the innate curiosity and creativity of children lay the foundation for their future success. Their vibrant classrooms are fi lled with passionate teachers and engaged learners. Fayerweather offers: a team-teacher model with multi-age classrooms;…

At Shore Country Day School, extraordinary teachers and a transformative approach inspire children for the rest of their lives. Deeply grounded in the liberal arts, and enhanced by curriculum-wide emphasis on inquiry and creative expression, Shore’s rich program and caring community help each child find their spark. Shore faculty members are recognized by parents year…

Founded in 1784 and one of the oldest co-educational day schools in the country, Derby Academy continues to be one of the best educational choices on Boston’s South Shore. Serving students in pre-K through grade 8, Derby’s rigorous academic programs and robust offerings in the arts, athletics, STEM, global citizenship, and service learning prepare its…

Fessenden 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 taught in a nurturing community that emphasizes academic excellence and character development. Parents recognize faculty for understanding how…

Mount Alvernia Academy (MAA) is an independent Franciscan Catholic school, enrolling boys and girls from Preschool through Grade Six. Overlooking Boston College and downtown Boston, our beautiful campus is home to a caring community where students discover their unique God-given gifts.  Since 1927, MAA has educated the whole child, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and spiritually. Our…