An innovative, independent school on the South Shore of Boston, Inly School inspires students to be creative thinkers and self-motivated, lifelong learners. Inly’s preschool through middle school programs blend proven Montessori curriculum and educational best practices at all levels. Inly offers: a low student-teacher ratio with 290 students; multi-age classes grouped by developmental level; Spanish,…

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…

Discover the very best education for children toddler–grade 6 in bright and sunny facilities in Beacon Hill. While Park Street School’s location is ideal, it’s their remarkable students, faculty, and families who create a vibrant community where children thrive. Grounded in “Core Knowledge” philosophy, children build strong foundations of knowledge in the early years—an approach…

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;…

You want the best for your child. So does the British International School of Boston. That’s why they use different curricula. That’s why they offer more. That’s why their students achieve more. The British International School of Boston goes beyond traditional education to transform learning. They provide students, from toddlers through high school, with opportunities…

The Lesley Ellis School program serves eager preschoolers through confident eighth graders in a community that celebrates diversity and is defined by respect for all. From the moment students enter the iconic orange Lesley Ellis doors, they know what it means to belong, to be accepted, and to be challenged. Every student’s intellectual, physical, social,…

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…

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…

Atrium School is an AISNE-accredited inclusive learning community where pre-K to grade 8 students are encouraged and challenged. Founded in 1982 and rooted in the progressive education movement, Atrium truly embodies its motto: “Excellence with Joy.” At Atrium, progressive education means rich and interdisciplinary project-based learning that stimulates and nurtures the whole child. Guided by…

Hillside School was founded in 1901 when two sisters established a self-sustaining school for boys. Practicality and compassion drove the genesis, along with a commitment to providing a structured, supportive, and challenging academic environment. Hillside's diverse offerings and character education have contributed to the development of superbly well-rounded young men for over a century. Basic…