
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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An innovative learning community in Scituate, MA, Inly School draws toddler through grade 8 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…

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At Montrose, girls are called to greatness. Montrose graduates know how to navigate challenges and seize opportunities—in the classroom, in the boardroom, and in life. From metaphysics to AP computer science, our rich liberal arts curriculum prepares students to flourish at top universities. Our LifeCompass character and leadership program is an exemplar nationwide. As a…

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At The Chestnut Hill School, an independent, all-gender school for children age 3–grade 6, we believe childhood optimism and enduring curiosity can transform the world. Here, students find meaning and joy in a diverse community that encourages all to question, to take risks, and to think beyond themselves as they grow into intellectually skilled, empathetic,…

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Rock Point School is a small, supportive, coed boarding school for high school students who have not found success in other more traditional school settings. Rock Point is a place where young people who have found themselves off-track academically, socially, and personally are seen for who they are, take healthy risks, discover their passion, grow,…

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Now celebrating its 60th anniversary, the International School of Boston (ISB) is an independent, non-profit, pre-K–12 multilingual school located in Cambridge, MA. As a world- class, accredited academic institution, ISB places the development of the bilingual brain at the heart of its mission. Long known for its excel- lence in bilingual French and English education,…

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Located in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay, Kingsley is an 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. Our progressive, inquiry-based programs cultivate students’ academic and social development and prepare them to advance…

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Dedham Country Day School believes that balance matters—in learning and in life. They combine challenge with support, pedagogical tradition with innovation, and robust academics with outstanding arts and athletics to create a program that is balanced and whole. Children learn who they are as diverse individuals and as part of a broader community. Acceptance is…

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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 4:1 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…

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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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Atrium School is a progressive pre-K–grade 8 inde- pendent school where children flourish as skilled learners and develop as whole people. Founded in 1982 with a strong commitment to equity and social justice, Atrium values children as scholars and leaders, preparing them to become responsible global citizens. The curriculum is grounded in interdisciplinary learning experiences…